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Germany: Police arrest man for attempting to set mosque on fire
February 18, 2024
Germany: Police arrest man for attempting to set mosque on fire
German police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fire at a mosque in Dortmund, Anadolu Agency reported. The fire broke out at around 10:00 p.m. local time on Friday, and firefighters were called to the scene. Reports indicate…
Germany: Shia Community in Nuremberg celebrate opening of al-Zahra Hussainiya and Center
January 23, 2024
Germany: Shia Community in Nuremberg celebrate opening of al-Zahra Hussainiya and Center
The Shia community in Nuremberg, Germany celebrated the opening of al-Zahra Center and Hussainiya in the city, which they consider an important event for spreading the knowledge and culture of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, and commemorating their holy rituals.…
Over 50,000 demonstrate disapproval of far-right party, racism in Germany
January 20, 2024
Over 50,000 demonstrate disapproval of far-right party, racism in Germany
More than 50,000 people demonstrated in the “Hamburg is rising against far-right extremism and Neo-Nazi networks,” rally on Friday. Protesters, wielding signs emblazoned with anti-far-right slogans, voiced disapproval of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and Austrian far-right figure…
Germany’s parliament approves easing citizenship laws
January 20, 2024
Germany’s parliament approves easing citizenship laws
German lawmakers have approved legislation to ease the rules on gaining citizenship and end a ban on holding dual citizenship. The legislation will allow people to become eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany or three in case of…
Two Syrians charged with war crimes in Germany
December 23, 2023
Two Syrians charged with war crimes in Germany
German federal prosecutors said on Friday, December 22 that they had charged two Syrians with “war crimes” committed in Damascus a decade ago, as part of the Islamic State (IS) group. The two men, identified as Mohammad A and Asmael…