Austria

Austrian Youth Show Growing Affinity for Religion and Spirituality —————————- New studies indicate a significant and increasing trend among Austria’s younger generation, particularly those aged 14 to 25, toward religion and spiritual practices as they search for identity and stability…

Austria Expands Measures Against “Political Islam” Amid Controversy …………. The Austrian government is advancing controversial measures targeting what it describes as “political Islam,” following debates over the ban on hijabs in certain school levels. Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm announced plans…

Austria Approves Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools …………. The Austrian government has agreed to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under 14 in schools, with the law expected to take effect from the next…

Austria Moves Toward Ban on Headscarves for Schoolgirls Under 14 ……………. Austria’s government is preparing to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under the age of 14 in public, private, and Islamic schools, according to local media.…

Austrian Meeting to Introduce Iranian Film on Prophet Muhammad ————————- An event is being organized in Vienna to introduce the Iranian cinematic film “Muhammad, the Messenger of God,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Majid Majidi, IQNA reported. The meeting, scheduled for…

Austria Proposes New Integration Measures, Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 ……………… Austria is set for heated political debates this fall following a series of proposed reforms targeting integration, education, and social welfare. Claudia Plakolm, Austria’s Minister for Youth and…

Austrian Muslim Organization Condemns Interior Minister’s Comments on Headscarf as ‘Disturbing’ —————————- The Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGO) sharply criticized Austrian Interior Minister Claudia Plakolm on Monday for her recent remarks describing the Islamic headscarf as a “sign of…

Austria declares three days of mourning after school shooting ……………….. Austria held a nationwide minute of silence and a candlelight vigil after a former student shot and killed 10 people at Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz, the deadliest school attack…

High school shooting in Austria leaves multiple dead A shooting incident at Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, Austria, has resulted in multiple fatalities, as reported by the BBC. The city’s mayor, Elke Kahr, confirmed that 10 individuals have died, including…

The Freedom Party of Austria (FPO), led by Herbert Kickl, is set to implement stricter anti-Muslim policies following its recent electoral success, Middle East Eye reported. This marks a historic moment, as the FPO is poised to lead the government…