Europe

Local Ban on Muslim Prayers in Public Spaces Sparks Nationwide Controversy …………….. A local council decision in the Spanish town of Jumilla, Murcia, has sparked nationwide controversy after it voted to ban religious events in sports facilities. Critics argue the…

Europe Faces ‘New Normal’ as Mosquito-Borne Diseases Intensify ——————————– The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued a warning that Europe is experiencing longer and more intense transmission seasons for mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile virus (WNV)…

Spanish Opposition Leader Proposes Ban on Niqab and Burqa in Public …………….. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s opposition Popular Party, has called for a ban on the niqab and burqa in public spaces, arguing that garments covering the entire…

The results of a new survey in Germany reveal that one in every four immigrants is seriously considering leaving the country. According to experts, this finding is a warning sign for the German government’s immigration and social integration policies. Based…

Belgium to impose ban on cellphones in schools starting with 2025-2026 academic year ————————- Belgium will implement a nationwide ban on the use of cellphones and other electronic devices in primary and secondary schools starting with the 2025-2026 academic year,…

Shooting near mosque in Sweden leaves 1 dead, another injured ————————————– A 25-year-old man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting near a mosque in Örebro, Sweden, Anadolu Agency reported. The incident occurred shortly after Friday prayers…

Spanish Government Orders Jumilla to Scrap Ban on Religious Gatherings ———————————- The Spanish government has formally ordered the city council of Jumilla, Spain, to revoke a ban on religious celebrations in municipal sports centers, arguing that the measure is discriminatory…

Dutch Muslim groups lodge criminal complaint against far-right leader Wilders ——————————– Fourteen Dutch Muslim organizations have filed a criminal complaint against far-right politician Geert Wilders, accusing him of inciting hatred and discrimination against Muslims, Daily Sabah reported. The complaint was…

High Air Pollution Alert Issued for London Amid Heatwave ………………. A high air pollution alert has been issued for London on Tuesday as temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C, the BBC reported. Forecasts from Imperial College London indicate strong sunshine…

Portuguese Court Orders Expulsion of Asylum Seekers from Morocco —————————- A Portuguese court has ordered the expulsion of 38 Moroccan nationals—25 men, six women, and seven children—who arrived by boat on the Algarve coast, Africanews reported. The court in Silves…