Europe

Spain Launches National Guide to Combat Islamophobia and Correct Misconceptions About Muslims ………… In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Europe, the Spanish government has released a comprehensive national guide to combat Islamophobia and challenge misinformation about Islam and Muslims. The guide…

Muslims and Immigrants Play a Key Role in Spain’s Economy and Security, Government Report Says ————————————— The Spanish government has released a detailed report highlighting that Muslims and immigrants are not only well integrated into society but also make a…

Dutch DENK Party proposes interest-free “Halal mortgage” for Muslims ahead of elections —————————— The Dutch political party DENK has sparked nationwide debate ahead of the October 29 elections by proposing an interest-free “Halal mortgage” designed for Muslims who cannot take…

German Mosque Holds Double Friday Prayers Due to Limited Capacity ————————– The Turkish-Islamic Community Mosque in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, has been forced to hold its Friday prayers (Jumu’ah) in two separate shifts to accommodate its growing number of worshippers due to…

95 Million People at Risk: 21% of EU Faces Poverty and Exclusion —————————– Approximately 21% of the European Union (EU) population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, translating to over 95.3 million people, according to new…

Portugal’s lawmakers approve far-right party’s bill to ban face veils ————————————– Portugal’s parliament has approved legislation introduced by the far-right Chega party that would prohibit full-face veils such as the burqa and niqab in most public settings for “gender or…

Greece Approves Bill Allowing Extended Working Hours Amid Worker Protests ……………. Greece’s parliament has approved a bill permitting private sector employers to extend working hours to 13 hours per day, up from the current eight, Reuters reported. The conservative government…

Islamophobic Incidents Stir Anger and Legal Action in Austria and Turkey ——————————————- Recent events in both Austria and Turkey highlight heightened tensions surrounding Islamophobia, involving both a physical attack and the publication of offensive material. In Austria, a 66-year-old German…

Greece Set to Approve Controversial 13-Hour Workday Reform ……………… Greece’s parliament is expected to approve a labor reform allowing employees to work up to 13 hours a day under specific conditions, Arab News reported. The ruling conservative party, which holds…

Swedish Christian Democrat Leader Calls for Public Ban on Niqab and Burqa …………… Ebba Busch, leader of Sweden’s Christian Democrats party, has publicly advocated for a ban on wearing the niqab and burqa in public spaces. In statements to Aftonbladet,…