Europe

Austria: 98 Reports, 18 Legal Actions Over Headscarf Ban in Vienna Schools — No Fines Yet ———————————————– Austrian authorities have recorded 98 reports of violations of a ban on headscarves for girls under the age of 14 in Vienna’s schools…

Greece Bans Social Media Use for Children Under 15 ————————————————– Greece’s parliament approved legislation on Friday banning children under the age of 15 from using social media, joining a growing number of countries imposing restrictions on young people’s access to…

Vienna Islamic Centre Holds Mental Health Lecture, Signs Cooperation Agreement —————————————– The Islamic Centre in Vienna, Austria, has organized a lecture titled “Islam and Mental Health” in cooperation with the RAHA Institute of Islamic Psychology, marking World Mental Health Day.…

Switzerland: Muslims Make Up Around 6% of Population as Religious and Social Presence Grows ———————————————— Muslims accounted for approximately 6% of Switzerland’s population covered by religious statistics in 2024, according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The figures…

Spain: FIFA Sanctions Football Federation Over Anti-Muslim Chants ———————————– FIFA has fined the Spanish Football Federation $20,000 and ordered the partial closure of stadium stands for Spain’s next home friendly following anti-Muslim chants by some supporters during a match against…

Spain Faces Growing Muslim Burial Crisis as 30 of 44 Cemetery Sites Run Out of Space ————————– Spain is facing a growing shortage of Islamic burial spaces, with only 14 of the country’s 44 Muslim cemeteries and designated burial areas…

Vienna Islamic Centre Welcomes Austrian Visitors for Annual Open Mosque Day ———————————— The Islamic Centre of Vienna has welcomed Austrian residents as part of the annual Open Mosque Day initiative, aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue, challenging stereotypes and strengthening mutual…

Germany: Security Checks Delay Appointment of Muslim Military Chaplains ———————————————– Germany’s Defence Ministry has yet to appoint a Muslim imam to provide religious support to approximately 3,000 Muslim soldiers in the Bundeswehr, according to German media reports. The recruitment process…

Austria Approves New Law to Expedite Deportation of Foreign Convicts ——————————- Austria’s parliament has approved new measures designed to facilitate the deportation of foreign nationals convicted of crimes, allowing certain offenders to be transferred to their home countries directly from…

Germany: Official Sign Displaying Mosque Symbol, Friday Prayer Times Sparks Local Debate ———————————————————- The installation of an official sign featuring a mosque symbol and Friday prayer times in the German city of Penzberg has sparked debate among local residents. The…