Europe

Vatican Accepts Resignation of Spanish Bishop Accused of Abuse The Vatican has formally accepted the resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza of Cádiz and Ceuta following the launch of a canonical investigation into allegations that he sexually abused a minor in…

Germany Steps Up Deportations Amid Tougher Migration Policy, Civil Groups Warn of Social Strain ———————– Germany has markedly increased removals of asylum seekers without legal residency rights over the past 10 months, reflecting a broader shift toward stricter migration enforcement.…

Study Links Rising Islamophobia in Europe to Right-Wing Populism and Authoritarian Tendencies ————————————– A new academic study from Germany indicates that the rise of Islamophobia across Europe is being driven primarily by right-wing populist and authoritarian political trends rather than…

Report Warns of Rising Intimidation Against Mosques in the Netherlands …………… A new report by the K9 mosque network shows a sharp rise in anti-mosque incidents in the Netherlands, with 369 cases recorded between 2015 and 2025, up from 192…

Italian Version of “Mamdani” in Rome: Formation of the First Muslim Political Group for the 2027 Mayoral Election ———————————————- The Muslim community in Rome has launched the group “MuRo27” (Muslims for Rome 2027), inspired by the success of Mamdani, New…

EU Council achieves common position on new digital travel application law ———————————- EU member states on Wednesday endorsed the EU Council’s negotiating mandate on a new law that will introduce an EU digital travel application, paving the way for travelers…

Belgium considering ban on all vape flavors except tobacco to protect youth ————————————- Belgium is moving to prohibit all e-cigarette flavors other than tobacco in a bid to curb youth nicotine addiction, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced on Wednesday, following…

Germany records 930 Islamophobic crimes in nine months, authorities say ——————————– German police recorded 930 Islamophobic offences between January and September 2025, based on figures the federal government provided in response to a parliamentary inquiry. The data show 469 incidents…

Inspirational Event in Vienna Focuses on Empowering Muslim Women in Business ———————————————— The Islamic Center of Vienna, Austria, recently hosted an inspiring event centered on empowering women and drawing inspiration from Lady Khadijah (peace be upon her). According to the…

Portugal Face-Covering Bill Sparks Misleading Claims About Ban on Islamic Practices ———————————————– Claims circulating on social media alleging that Portugal has banned Islamic rituals or imposed penalties on religious practices have been found to be inaccurate, according to recent reports…