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More than 60 Christians killed in a series of attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reported that more than 60 people were killed in a series of attacks on Christians in the Shirkka district of the Oromia region. A local official blamed the rebel coalition “Alliance for Survival,” which includes the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA); the OLA did not comment on the incident, but has previously denied involvement in similar attacks.

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Estonia's Supreme Court ends dispute: Orthodox church premises in central Tallinn will pass to the city

Estonia's Supreme Court (Riigikohus) on 19 October 2026 refused to accept the cassation appeal of the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church, ending a years-long dispute over the lease of premises on Pikk Street in favour of Tallinn. The lease agreement was terminated by the district administration on 17 April 2024, and all court instances found this lawful. The parties are agreeing on the timeline for vacating the premises.

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