EU Deepens Ties with Armenia During a Tense Moment for Religious FreedomJuly 7, 2026 — The European Union announced new economic assistance and expanded market access for Armenia, signaling deepening ties with the South Caucasus nation as it faces growing economic pressure from Russia. During...
EU Hosts Taliban Officials in BrusselsJune 25, 2026 — European Union officials quietly hosted a delegation of Taliban representatives in Brussels this week, marking the first known visit by Taliban officials to EU headquarters since the Islamist group seized...
Räsänen Appeals Finnish Supreme Court’s DecisionMay 15, 2026 — On May 7, Finnish member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen announced that she is appealing the Finnish Supreme Court’s decision against her. In 2022, Räsänen went to trial before Finland’s Supreme Court for...
EU Discusses Increased Christian Persecution in South AsiaDecember 12, 2025 — The European Parliament came together in Brussels, Belgium, on Dec. 4 to discuss the rising violence against Christians in South Asia. ADF International organized the conference, titled “Targeted Violence against...
Türkiye Faces Legal Challenges for Deporting ChristiansOctober 24, 2025 — Türkiye, formerly known as Turkey, is facing legal challenges after deporting foreign Christians and labeling them “national security threats.” Kenneth Wiest, an American Protestant, had lived in Türkiye with his...
Disabled Iraqi Christian Killed While Livestreaming the Gospel in France September 19, 2025 — France (International Christian Concern) — On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Iraqi Christian Ashur Sarnaya was traveling late to his apartment in Lyon, France. While in his wheelchair, he started a livestream on...
BGEA Establishes Fund to Cover Legal Costs of Christians in EuropeAugust 8, 2025 — 8/8/2025 Europe (International Christian Concern) — The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), one of the largest evangelism ministries in the world, has established a legal defense fund to help cover...
Syrian National Dialogue Conference Concludes with Mixed Reviews February 27, 2025 — 2/27/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — Hundreds of delegates from around the country gathered in Damascus, Syria this week to take part in the first national-level political dialogue after the...
EU Eases Sanctions on Syria as General State of Religious Tolerance Continues February 25, 2025 — 2/25/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — The European Union announced Monday that it would lift sanctions on Syria as reports continue to indicate that the rebel leaders now ruling Syria...
Christian Prayer App ‘Hallow’ Banned in Europe January 29, 2025 — 1/29/2025 Europe (International Christian Concern) — Alex Jones, CEO and Co-Founder of the Christian prayer app Hallow, took to X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, announcing that the European Union (EU) would...
Multiple Motives Lurk Behind Europe’s Rise in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes January 23, 2025 — 1/23/2025 Europe (International Christian Concern) — There are quite a few people — including some Christians themselves — who seem to think it’s unsuitable to talk about anti-Christian hate crimes...
New Round of Sanctions Targets Myanmar’s Military Junta November 5, 2024 — 11/5/2024 United Kingdom (International Christian Concern) — Government officials in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Canada announced a set of coordinated sanctions against Myanmar’s military last week. This...
Muslim Converts to Christianity Still Experience Persecution after Relocating to EuropeSeptember 13, 2024 — 9/20/2024 Europe (International Christian Concern) — It’s no secret that it is dangerous for one to convert from Islam to Christianity in majority-Muslim countries. If your neighbors learn about your...
Warsaw Mayor Attempts to Ban Crosses in Public BuildingMay 31, 2024 — 5/31/2024 Poland (International Christian Concern) — On May 8, Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski passed a new administrative rule banning the display of religious symbols in public buildings in the Polish...
History of Christianity, Persecution in Japan Displayed in Paris Art Exhibition May 31, 2024 — 5/30/2024 France (International Christian Concern) — The difficult, troubled, yet faithful history of Christianity in Japan is currently on display in a Paris art exhibition titled “From Samurai to Manga,...
Authorization of Bible and Torah Burning in SwedenJuly 14, 2023 — 07/14/2023 Sweden (International Christian Concern) – Stockholm police released a statement on Friday, July 14th saying they will grant the request of a protestor who wants to burn the Torah and...
