Germany

A recent study from Leipzig University highlights a significant rise in xenophobic and anti-Muslim sentiment in Germany, Middle East Monitor reported yesterday. Conducted by Prof. Dr. Oliver Decker and Prof. Dr. Ayline Heller, the study found a 4.8 percentage point…

The German government has invested $8.5 million (€8.09 million) in a project aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and renewable energy in mosques across Morocco, Middle East Monitor reported yesterday. Titled “Promoting Employment through Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Mosques,”…

German health authorities confirmed the country’s first case of a new, potentially more contagious mpox variant, clade 1b, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reported that the infection was detected last Friday, with the patient believed to…

A recent survey by the Berlin-based Advisory Council on Integration and Migration highlights the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Germany, particularly in the housing market, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Polling around 1,900 refugees, the study reveals that many experience…

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in Germany has released a new intercultural calendar that officially recognizes Islamic holidays alongside other cultures and religions, thereby promoting peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. The organization has published its new intercultural…

The Coordinating Council of Muslims in Germany (KRM) is preparing to hold its annual “Open Mosque Day” across Germany, coinciding with German Unity Day on October 3rd, a day which serves as an opportunity for non-Muslims to visit mosques. This…

The government of Brandenburg, Germany, announced on Thursday, September 12, that it has shut down another Islamic center due to alleged connections with Hamas and the promotion of extremist ideologies reminiscent of a “stone age.” According to a statement from…

The German government has announced plans to implement stricter controls across its land borders. Berlin described this move as an effort to combat illegal immigration and protect citizens from threats such as Islamic extremism. On Monday, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…

The IFA Berlin 2024, the leading global trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, commenced on Friday, celebrating its 100th anniversary, Xinhua reported yesterday. The event features over 1,800 exhibitors, 125 keynote speakers, and expects more than 182,000 visitors…

The recent electoral success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Thuringia, where the party secured nearly 33% of the vote, has heightened anxiety among migrants, Arab News reported yesterday. Many fear that rising nationalism will lead to increased…