Europe
Denmark’s parliament adopts law banning Quran burnings
December 8, 2023
Denmark’s parliament adopts law banning Quran burnings
Denmark passed legislation on Thursday effectively criminalizing Islamophobic Quran-burning protests on the grounds of “inappropriate treatment of writings with significant importance for a recognized religious community.” Following a heated debate among lawmakers, the bill was passed with 94 votes in…
Nearly 350,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 attributable to toxic air, EU agency reports
November 25, 2023
Nearly 350,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 attributable to toxic air, EU agency reports
Dirty air killed more than half a million people in the EU in 2021, estimates show, and about half of the deaths could have been avoided by cutting pollution to the limits recommended by doctors. The researchers from the European…
Dutch Muslims fearful for future after ‘shocking’ election victory of anti-Islam party
November 24, 2023
Dutch Muslims fearful for future after ‘shocking’ election victory of anti-Islam party
Dutch Muslims expressed shock on Thursday at the election win of far-right populist Geert Wilders, who has previously called for mosques and the Koran to be banned in the Netherlands. Wilders has long insulted Islam, describing it as a fascist…
At least seven dead and several missing as Storm Ciarán lashes Italy
November 5, 2023
At least seven dead and several missing as Storm Ciarán lashes Italy
At least seven people have been killed in central Tuscany when Storm Ciaran swept through Italy after causing chaos in more western parts of Europe. Italian Civil Protection authorities said that 200 millimetres (nearly eight inches) of rain fell in…
Death toll, damages rise as Storm Ciaran sweeps across Western Europe
November 3, 2023
Death toll, damages rise as Storm Ciaran sweeps across Western Europe
Record-breaking rain produced floods in a vast swath of Italy’s Tuscany region as Storm Ciarán pushed into the country overnight trapping residents in their homes, inundating hospitals and overturning cars. After 200 millimeters of rain fell in a three-hour period,…
Storm Ciaran may bring highest winds to western Europe in decades
November 2, 2023
Storm Ciaran may bring highest winds to western Europe in decades
France, England and countries across western Europe braced for what could be some of the highest wind speeds the region has witnessed in decades as Storm Ciarán arrived on the English coast Wednesday evening. According to regional forecasters, high winds…
Germany: New deportation law threatens thousands of Muslim families
October 30, 2023
Germany: New deportation law threatens thousands of Muslim families
Despite a 27% increase in deportations from Germany of asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, the German government is seeking to expedite process further. The…
Finland-based Abi Al-Fadl Al-Abbas Center continues its religious, cultural activities
October 15, 2023
Finland-based Abi Al-Fadl Al-Abbas Center continues its religious, cultural activities
The Abi Al-Fadl Al-Abbas Center and Hussainiya in Helsinki, Finland continues its religious lecturs and Husseini rituals which aim at attracting young people and diaspora communities to the authentic Islamic religion. The officials of the center confirmed that the center…
Rights groups voice concern over unjust placement of Muslims on blacklists across Europe
October 7, 2023
Rights groups voice concern over unjust placement of Muslims on blacklists across Europe
Muslim leaders have called on European governments to take measures against Islamophobia in Europe at security and human rights conference in Poland Report: Muslim civil society groups from Europe warned of the growing level of Islamophobia spreading across the continent…
Shia loyalists in Germany celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Honorable Prophet, Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq
October 2, 2023
Shia loyalists in Germany celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Honorable Prophet, Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq
The Shia devotees of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, in Germany have celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of the Honorable Prophet and his grandson Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq, peace be upon them. The husseiniyya of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in…