Europe

Research from the Desert Research Institute (DRI) indicates that lead pollution during the Roman era may have reduced European IQ by 2 to 3 points, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Analyzing Arctic ice core records, scientists traced historical atmospheric lead pollution…

According to local media reports, right-wing extremist crimes in Germany hit an all-time high last year, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. By November 30, 2024, police recorded 33,963 incidents classified as “politically motivated, right-wing crimes,” as stated by the RND media…

In 2024, the Canary Islands experienced a significant surge in irregular migration, receiving a record 46,843 migrants, Arab News reported. This alarming trend reflects the ongoing challenges faced by Europe in managing migration flows, particularly as routes shift due to…

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and candidate for Chancellor of Germany, has proposed significant changes to the country’s immigration and asylum policies, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need to prioritize…

The burqa ban law approved by the Swiss government will come into force on January 1, 2025, which requires that Muslim women should remove face coverings, including the niqab, in public places The decision, which sparked heated debates, was approved…

Germany is set to establish its first reporting center for anti-Muslim racism in the spring of 2025, Anadolu Agency reported. Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, which is home to over 1.7 million Muslims, the center, named MEDAR, will focus on documenting…

The Swedish government plans to propose a ban on cousin marriages to parliament in 2025, with the law expected to take effect in July 2025. According to Swedish Radio, the law aims to protect women and girls, particularly from immigrant…

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck issued a warning on Monday to the public against fostering hatred towards Muslims and foreigners after a tragic incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Anadolu Agency reported. In a video message shared on social…

The European Islamophobia Report 2023 has exposed widespread anti-Muslim racism across Europe, citing discriminatory laws, hate crimes, and the erosion of fundamental rights as key concerns. The report urges European governments to adopt immediate and comprehensive measures to address these…

The Swiss parliament on Thursday officially recognized the atrocities committed by the Islamic State (ISIS) against the Yazidi community as genocide, Jurist News reported. The motion passed with a vote of 105 in favor and 61 against, condemning the systematic…