Europe

The EU is being urged to focus on human rights during its first summit with Central Asian leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, The Guardian reported. The summit, hosted by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand, will address…

Amnesty International has condemned Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), labeling it a “betrayal of all victims of war crimes,” Anadolu Agency reported. Secretary General Agnes Callamard criticized Hungarian leaders for undermining the ICC by meeting…

A Swedish court has convicted a police officer of assault and verbal abuse against a Muslim man during a routine inspection, ordering him to pay a fine and 15,000 SEK in compensation. The incident occurred in Vänersborg, western Sweden, when…

Germany’s acting Interior Minister Nancy Faeser highlighted progress in migration management under the outgoing government, citing a 55% increase in deportations and a 50% drop in asylum claims over two years. She also noted a 77% rise in skilled worker…

Amnesty International has urged Hungary to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is set to visit the country this week at the invitation of Viktor Orban, Arab News reported. Netanyahu faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court…

Italy’s government has announced a significant change in the use of migrant centers in Albania, repurposing them from asylum processing facilities to centers for deportation, Arab News reported. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges that have stalled the original…

A special flight carrying 174 Afghan citizens landed at Hanover Airport on March 28, 2025, Khaama press reported. This group, which includes 82 women and 92 men, was transferred from Islamabad as part of Germany’s ongoing resettlement efforts for those…

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.…

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, 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…