Europe

Peaceful Coexistence: European Muslims and Christians Celebrate Shared Values During Christmas ———————– As European cities are transformed by festive lights and traditional rituals marking the birth of Jesus Christ, a deeper social reality is unfolding across the continent. More details…

Spanish Mosques Experience Rapid Five-Year Expansion ——————— The infrastructure for Islamic worship in Spain has grown dramatically, with the number of mosques and prayer centers doubling over the last five years. According to reports from IQNA and La Gaceta, there…

Austrian Ruling Party Faces Backlash Over Anti-Muslim Social Media Post …………. An anti-Muslim social media post shared by the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), a key member of Austria’s coalition government, has sparked broad criticism from politicians across the political spectrum,…

Denmark’s Proposed Ban on Cousin Marriage Draws Rights Concerns ………. The Danish government has faced growing criticism following the announcement of a draft bill that would prohibit marriages between close relatives, including first cousins, as part of efforts to counter…

Denmark Proposes Extending Face-Covering Ban to Schools and Universities ………. Denmark’s government has announced plans to expand its existing ban on face coverings to include all educational institutions, a move that has sparked widespread debate at home and abroad. The…

Ghent Mosque Association Challenges East Flanders School Headscarf Ban in High Court ———————– The Association of Mosques of Ghent (VGM) has officially announced its intent to file an appeal with the Council of State, Belgium’s highest administrative court, to annul…

WHO Warns of Early and Intense Flu Surge Across Europe ………. A sharp rise in influenza cases driven by a newly dominant virus strain is spreading across Europe, placing heavy strain on healthcare systems in several countries, The Guardian reported.…

UN rights office criticises Austria’s headscarf ban for girls under 14 ————————————– The UN human rights office on Monday raised concerns over Austria’s newly adopted law banning headscarves for girls under the age of 14 in all schools, questioning whether…

Survey Finds Europeans Overestimate Illegal Migration, Strongly Support Reducing Numbers ………… A new survey suggests that many Europeans overestimate the number of migrants living illegally in their countries and overwhelmingly favour reducing migration, The Guardian reported. Conducted by YouGov across…

European Mayors Urge EU Action as Housing Costs Surge Across Major Cities ………….. The mayor of Barcelona has warned that soaring housing costs amount to a “new pandemic” spreading across Europe, as city leaders called on the European Union to…