Europe

Sweden: Several Imams Dismissed as Mosques Face Membership Suspensions Following Polygamy Investigation ———————————— Several mosques in Sweden have taken disciplinary action against imams and religious officials, while the membership of a number of Islamic institutions in the Federation of Islamic…

UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine as Civilian Casualties and Destruction Mount —————————————— The United Nations has warned of a worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine as the ongoing war and intensifying military attacks continue to claim civilian lives…

European Countries Adopt Different Restrictions on Hijab in Schools, Comparative Report Highlights ————————————— European countries continue to apply differing regulations governing the wearing of Islamic headscarves in educational institutions, with no unified policy across the European Union, according to a…

Europe: Governments Move to Cut Pension Spending Amid Economic Pressures and Ageing Populations —————————— Several European governments are reviewing their pension systems and considering reductions in retirement spending as public finances come under increasing pressure from ageing populations and rising…

Kosovo Hosts International Conference on Historical Role of Islamic Schools ——————————— An international scientific conference examining the history and contributions of Islamic schools among Albanians has concluded in Pristina, Kosovo, bringing together around 60 researchers and academics. Organised by the…

Middle East Conflict Drives European Airfare Increases of Up to 76% ————————————— Airfares across Europe have risen sharply amid the war between Iran and the United States and escalating tensions in the Middle East, with ticket prices increasing by an…

Vienna Mayor Praises Muslim Community’s Contribution to Austrian Society ———————————— Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig has praised the role of Islamic institutions in promoting mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence and social cohesion in Austrian society during a meeting with Muslim community leaders…

Austrian Council Warns Against Collective Accusations Against Muslims in Fight Against Extremism ——————————————– According to ABNA, the Council, headquartered in Vienna, has stressed that efforts to combat extremism must not result in collective accusations against Muslims or restrictions on their…

Muslim Population Growth Reshapes Europe’s Demographic Landscape Amid Declining Birth Rates, Ageing Population ——————————————— The Muslim population in several European countries has increased significantly over recent decades, coinciding with declining birth rates and an ageing population across the continent. This…

Sweden convicts far-right activist of hate crime over Quran burning ————————————- A Swedish court has convicted a far-right activist of a hate crime after she burned and kicked a copy of the Holy Quran in a public square in Stockholm…