Europe

High temperatures, wildfires continue to rage across eastern Europe ——————————– Eastern Europe continues to endure intense heat and widespread wildfires amid a persistent heatwave, while parts of Western Europe are experiencing relief from the soaring temperatures, Anadolu Agency reported. Countries…

Documentary Unveils Systematic Campaign Against Islam in Europe ……………….. A recent investigative documentary by journalist Harris Tagari exposes what it describes as a deliberate and ongoing effort to marginalize Islam in Europe. Traveling through Bosnia, the film sheds light on…

Austrian Muslim Organization Condemns Interior Minister’s Comments on Headscarf as ‘Disturbing’ —————————- The Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGO) sharply criticized Austrian Interior Minister Claudia Plakolm on Monday for her recent remarks describing the Islamic headscarf as a “sign of…

Spain: Rally in Piera Denounces Islamophobia after Arson Attack on Local Mosque ——————————- Over 400 people marched through the streets of Piera, a town near Barcelona, on July 18 to condemn rising Islamophobia following an arson attack on a local…

Belgian Parliament passes tighter migration rules ——————————– The Belgian Parliament on Friday passed a bill tightening migration regulations, with a particular emphasis on family reunification, Anadolu Agency reported. The bill, proposed by Belgian Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van…

Serious Pollution Incidents by English Water Companies Rise 60% in 2024 ————————— Serious pollution incidents caused by English water companies increased by 60% in 2024, The Guardian reported based on Environment Agency data. There were 75 serious incidents last year,…

UK Lowers Voting Age to 16 Ahead of Next General Election …………………. The UK government will lower the voting age to 16 before the next general election, marking the most significant electoral reform since 1969, The Guardian reported. The change…

Italy Considers Early Release of 10,000 Inmates to Ease Prison Overcrowding ………………. Italy’s Ministry of Justice has announced plans to potentially release up to 10,000 prisoners to address severe overcrowding in the country’s detention facilities. The proposed measure would apply…

UK Air Quality Improving but Ozone Pollution Worsens, Scientists Warn ……………… Air pollution in the UK has declined since 2015 but still exceeds safe levels too often, researchers from the University of Reading report, The Guardian said. Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂),…

Anti-Migrant Violence Erupts for Second Night in Southern Spain ………………… Several people were injured during a second night of anti-migrant unrest in Torre Pacheco, south-east Spain, following the assault of a local pensioner. Regional media reported that groups armed with…