Italy

Muslim Candidates Spark Debate in Italian Municipal Elections Amid Immigration and Integration Disputes ——————————————- The participation of Muslim candidates in municipal elections in the northern Italian city of Vigevano has sparked political debate and division within the ruling right-wing camp,…

Emerging Political Role of Muslims in Italy Projected Through 2050 ————————— Ibrahim Youssef, a researcher and Muslim activist in Italy, discussed the growing Muslim population and its potential political influence through 2050 in an interview with the Strong Believer podcast.…

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…

Number of Centenarians in Italy Surges Past 23,000 in 2025 …………… The number of Italians aged 100 or older has reached a record high, surpassing 23,500 this year, The Guardian reported. According to the national statistics agency Istat, 23,548 residents…

Italy Faces Backlash Over Bill to Ban Hijab and Tighten Mosque Oversight —————————————- A new bill proposed by Italy’s ruling right-wing party to ban the wearing of hijabs and face veils in public has sparked widespread controversy and protests across…

The debate over religious symbols in Europe, specifically a push to ban the hijab for teachers in Switzerland and a similar ban for Hijab in public places in Italy, coincides with a brutal, apparently Islamophobic assault in Canada, highlighting ongoing…

The presence of Muslims in Italy has steadily increased in recent years, a reality often overshadowed by propaganda from extremist groups and right-wing politicians who portray this growth as a threat to Italian culture and identity. New data from the…

Construction of Northern Italy’s Largest Mosque Halted Over Financial Issues ——————————————— The city council of Sesto San Giovanni in Milan province has announced the suspension of plans to build what was set to become the largest mosque in northern Italy,…

Madrid Launches Spain’s First Autonomous Bus Trial —————————– Spain’s capital, Madrid, initiated trials for the country’s first fully electric, autonomous bus in the Casa de Campo area on September 15. The pilot project is a collaborative effort between the Madrid…

Tens of Thousands Protest Across Italy Against Gaza War …………….. Tens of thousands of people staged demonstrations in dozens of Italian cities on Monday, disrupting daily life with strikes, road blockages and port closures, media outlets reported. The protests were…