Europe

Study Finds Uneven Distribution of Mosques Across Belgium ———————————– A new academic study has found that the distribution of mosques in Belgium is highly uneven, leaving many neighborhoods in Brussels with limited local access to Islamic places of worship despite…

Mosque Attack in Rotterdam Raises Concern Among Muslims in Netherlands —————————————– A mosque in the Dutch city of Rotterdam was attacked by a group of unidentified people, raising renewed concern among Muslims over the safety of worshippers and Islamic places…

Muslim Candidates Spark Debate in Italian Municipal Elections Amid Immigration and Integration Disputes ——————————————- The participation of Muslim candidates in municipal elections in the northern Italian city of Vigevano has sparked political debate and division within the ruling right-wing camp,…

Belarus Muslims Preserve 700-Year Islamic Heritage in Eastern Europe ————————————- Belarus is home to one of Eastern Europe’s oldest Muslim communities, with a history dating back nearly 700 years. According to Muslims Around the World, Islam in Belarus is closely…

German Report Warns of Rising Far-Right Influence in Football Stadiums ————————- A German media report and recent studies have warned of growing activity by far-right and neo-Nazi groups inside football stadiums, especially among supporters of third- and fourth-division clubs. According…

Sweden Stops Using Term “Islamophobia” in Official Discourse, Sparking Debate in Europe ——————————- In a controversial move, the Swedish government has announced that it will stop using the term “Islamophobia” in its official discourse. The decision has triggered wide reactions…

New Report Warns of Rising Islamophobia in Europe, with Hijab-Wearing Women Main Targets ——————————————- An annual report on the situation of Muslims in Europe has warned of a sharp rise in Islamophobia, expanded security surveillance, and growing social pressure against…

French Court Upholds Ban on “Annual Gathering of Muslims of West,” Sparking Wide Criticism —————————————— A French court has upheld a decision by local authorities in the Loire-Atlantique department to ban the “Annual Gathering of Muslims of the West,” which…

Debate Over Religious Refusal to Shake Hands in Denmark Sparks Media Attention ———————————— A report circulating on social media and cited by Shia Waves News Agency claims that a Muslim female student in Copenhagen faced legal proceedings after refusing to…

Austria-based Islamic Center Holds Quran Contest ———————————– The Islamic Center of Vienna in the capital of Austria hosted the annual Quran competition as part of “Iqra” the Quranic program, IQNA reported. It took place with the broad participation of children,…