Europe

Sweden to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools Nationwide from 2026 ……….. Sweden will introduce a nationwide ban on mobile phones in all schools from the 2026 academic year, The Guardian reports, aiming to enhance security and improve learning conditions for…

German Minister’s Call for School Hijab Ban Sparks Debate ………….. A German state minister has ignited controversy after suggesting a ban on the hijab for girls under 14 in schools. Manfred Pentz, Minister for European Affairs in Hesse and a…

Christians and Muslims Unite to Preserve Religious Heritage in Albania ——————————– In the Diber region of northeastern Albania, local Muslims are actively collaborating with the small remaining Christian community to preserve Byzantine-era churches, demonstrating a long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence…

Nine Mosques in Netherlands Receive Blood-Stained Hate Messages …………. Nine mosques across several Dutch cities, including Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Arnhem, Tilburg, and The Hague, have received threatening letters smeared with traces of blood, according to public broadcaster NOS. The letters contained…

Toxic Landfill Liquid Spread on Farms in England ———————————- A new investigation has revealed that hundreds of thousands of tons of toxic liquid from landfills across England are being mixed with sewage and then spread on farms as fertilizer. According…

Albania Appoints AI “Minister” to Combat Corruption in a World First ————————— Albania has introduced a new, AI-created “minister” named Diella to oversee the country’s public procurement system in an effort to eliminate corruption. According to a report by The…

Germany Sees Sharp Rise in International Student Enrolment ——————————- Germany has become an increasingly attractive destination for higher education, with the number of international students rising significantly over the past decade, Shia Waves Persian reported. According to the OECD’s annual…

Swedish Deputy PM Sparks Debate Over Islam and National Identity Ahead of Elections ……………. Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Christian Democrats leader, Ebba Busch, has ignited political and media debate after stating that the country’s upcoming elections will be a…

Austria Approves Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools …………. The Austrian government has agreed to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under 14 in schools, with the law expected to take effect from the next…

Spain Proposes Ban on Smoking in Beaches, Playgrounds, and Other Outdoor Public Spaces …………….. Spain’s left-leaning minority government has introduced a draft law aimed at banning smoking in a wide range of outdoor public areas, including beaches, playgrounds, café terraces,…