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EU Urges Public to Prepare 72 Hours of Emergency Supplies

EU Urges Public to Prepare 72 Hours of Emergency Supplies

The European Commission has announced a new EU Preparedness Union Strategy, encouraging citizens to stockpile emergency supplies for at least 72 hours, Reuters reported. This initiative aims to prepare for various risks, including natural disasters, cyber attacks, and geopolitical crises.…
EU to adopt digital driving license by 2030

EU to adopt digital driving license by 2030

The EU will implement digital driving licenses accessible via mobile devices by the end of 2030, according to a European Commission statement. This directive aims to enhance road safety, harmonize driver suitability requirements, and standardize probation periods for novice drivers.…
Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain Faces Financial Challenge for New Campus

Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain Faces Financial Challenge for New Campus

Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain, the country’s first Islamic university, is striving to establish its first physical campus after more than six years of online operation, MSN reported. Founded in Seville, the university currently serves over 600 students from 22…
HRW: Germany’s Social Security System Fails to Protect Women’s Rights

HRW: Germany’s Social Security System Fails to Protect Women’s Rights

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has announced that Germany’s social security system inadequately safeguards women from poverty, violating the state’s constitutional obligation to ensure citizens can afford necessary living expenses, Jurist News reported. The report highlights that women in Germany are…
Muslim Women and Black Individuals Face Increasing Discrimination in Germany, Study Reveals

Muslim Women and Black Individuals Face Increasing Discrimination in Germany, Study Reveals

A comprehensive national study released on Thursday indicates that Muslim women and Black individuals are experiencing a rise in racial discrimination in Germany, Anadolu Agency reported. The 2025 National Discrimination and Racism Monitor (NaDiRa) report found that 54% of respondents…
Scientists Transport Antarctica’s Oldest Ice Cores to Europe

Scientists Transport Antarctica’s Oldest Ice Cores to Europe

Researchers have successfully extracted ancient ice cores from Antarctica as part of the Beyond EPICA – Oldest Ice project, which aims to uncover over 1.2 million years of Earth’s climate history, Anadolu Agency reported. This initiative, funded by the European…
Sweden proposes AI facial recognition for crime prevention

Sweden proposes AI facial recognition for crime prevention

Sweden’s government has proposed allowing police to use real-time, AI-powered facial recognition to combat serious crimes such as human trafficking, kidnapping, and murder. The proposed law, announced on Thursday, aims to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to address rising gang violence.…
Asylum Applications to EU Decrease by 13% in 2024

Asylum Applications to EU Decrease by 13% in 2024

The number of asylum applications submitted to the European Union fell by 13% in 2024, totaling 912,000, Anadolu Agency reported citing the EU’s statistical authority, Eurostat. Among these applications, Syrians submitted the highest number, with 148,000 first-time requests, accounting for…
Germany Pledges 300 Million Euros in Aid for Syrians at EU Conference

Germany Pledges 300 Million Euros in Aid for Syrians at EU Conference

Germany announced a commitment of 300 million euros ($326 million) in aid for Syrians through the United Nations and selected organizations, Reuters reported citing Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. This announcement was made ahead of an EU-led donor conference in Brussels…
Muslims in Ukraine Observe Ramadan Amid War

Muslims in Ukraine Observe Ramadan Amid War

Despite the ongoing war with Russia, thousands of Muslims in Ukraine are observing Ramadan, Rudaw reported. For many, fasting serves as a source of solace for both the soul and mind. Some Muslim officers in the Ukrainian army reflect on…
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