Europe

Sicilians March to Stop “World’s Longest Bridge” Project ————————— Thousands of people marched in Messina, Sicily, to protest a government plan to build the world’s longest single-span bridge, which would connect the Italian mainland to the island, according to a…

Fire Contained at Historic Mosque-Cathedral in Spain ——————————— A fire broke out at the historic mosque-turned-cathedral of Córdoba in southern Spain last night, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a history spanning over a thousand years. According to reports, firefighters…

Spain’s Ombudsman Investigates Jumilla’s Ban on Muslim Religious Celebrations ——————————————- Jumilla, a municipality in Spain’s Murcia region, has sparked controversy after banning religious events, including Muslim celebrations, from public sports venues. The local council approved the measure, which prohibits “cultural,…

British Parliament Report Reveals Institutionalized Islamophobia and Violence in France ——————————- A report published by the British Parliament, citing the testimony of human geographer Dr. Kawthar Najib, indicates that Islamophobia in France has intensified, evolving from an institutionalized phenomenon into…

Germany Faces Unprecedented Wave of Islamophobia and Attacks on Veiled Women ————————————- The Council of European Muslims has announced that Islamophobia in Germany has reached an alarming level, with veiled women being the primary victims, Shia Waves Persian reported. According…

Spanish Town Bans Muslim Festivals in Public Facilities, Sparking Backlash …………………. A local authority in Jumilla, south-east Spain, has banned Muslims from using public facilities such as civic centres and gyms to celebrate religious festivals including Eid al-Fitr and Eid…

Dutch Mayor to Visit Vandalized Mosque After Second Attack —————————- A mosque under construction in the northeastern Dutch city of Assen has been vandalized for a second time, prompting a visit from Mayor Marco Out., Iqna.ir reported. The most recent…

Study Reveals Discrimination Against People of Turkish Descent in Europe ————————— A new report released by DW News Agency and quoted by Shia Waves highlights increasing discrimination and Islamophobia against people of Turkish descent in Europe, with a particular focus…

European Far-Right Uses “Political Islam” as Electoral Weapon Amidst Rising Islamophobia ——————————– Far-right political parties across Europe are increasingly using the concept of “Political Islam” to advance anti-Muslim agendas, political analysts warn. An August 1 report from the Organization for…

Islamophobia Triples in Catalonia, Spain, Amid Rise of Far-Right and Disinformation ———————————————- Cases of Islamophobia in Catalonia, Spain, have tripled between 2022 and 2024, according to a report from the Catalan police cited by Shia Waves Persian. The number of…