Europe
Far-Right Victory in Thuringia Raises Concerns for Migrants
September 5, 2024
Far-Right Victory in Thuringia Raises Concerns for Migrants
The recent electoral success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Thuringia, where the party secured nearly 33% of the vote, has heightened anxiety among migrants, Arab News reported yesterday. Many fear that rising nationalism will lead to increased…
Russian Missile Attack Damages Islamic Cultural Centre in Kyiv
September 3, 2024
Russian Missile Attack Damages Islamic Cultural Centre in Kyiv
On September 2, the Islamic Cultural Centre and mosque in Kyiv sustained significant damage from a Russian missile strike, Ukrainian Pravda revealed yesterday. According to the source, Refat Chubarov, Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, reported the…
Nearly 250 irregular migrants arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands
September 2, 2024
Nearly 250 irregular migrants arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands
Security and emergency teams indicated that 174 migrants landed on El Hierro, while 75 others arrived in Gran Canaria via two boats. Notably, among those in El Hierro, 51 were identified as Pakistani and Syrian nationals, who typically use the…
Germany Faces Criticism From Amnesty Over Afghan Deportations
August 31, 2024
Germany Faces Criticism From Amnesty Over Afghan Deportations
Germany has come under fire from human rights groups for deporting 28 Afghan nationals back to their home country for the first time since 2021 Taliban takeover, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Amnesty International Germany has warned that these deportations could…
Sweden charges two men with hatred crime over Holy Quran burning
August 30, 2024
Sweden charges two men with hatred crime over Holy Quran burning
Swedish prosecutors have charged two men, Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem, with inciting ethnic hatred due to several Qur’an-burning protests in 2023, which provoked significant backlash in Muslim countries. The charges stem from four incidents during the summer of 2023…
Germany to Deport Head of Banned Muslim Association
August 30, 2024
Germany to Deport Head of Banned Muslim Association
Germany has ordered the expulsion of Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh, the Iranian head of the recently banned Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH), giving him until September 11 to leave the country or face deportation, Arab News reported yesterday. The IZH was banned…
Germany to Strengthen Migration Controls, Upholding Asylum Rights
August 29, 2024
Germany to Strengthen Migration Controls, Upholding Asylum Rights
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced new measures to combat irregular migration while affirming that asylum rights will remain intact, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Responding to pressure from opposition parties, particularly the Christian Democrats (CDU), Scholz rejected calls for a freeze…
World’s First Green Ammonia Plant Opens in Denmark
August 29, 2024
World’s First Green Ammonia Plant Opens in Denmark
A groundbreaking green ammonia plant has officially opened in Ramme, Denmark, marking a significant milestone in sustainable energy production, New Atlas reported yesterday. Operated by Danish firms Topsoe, Skovgaard Energy, and Vestas, the facility can produce 5,000 tons of green…
Sweden: Far-right group stages demonstration demanding expulsion of Muslims
August 28, 2024
Sweden: Far-right group stages demonstration demanding expulsion of Muslims
A far-right group has organized a demonstration demanding the expulsion of Muslims from Sweden. The group, which gathered in Odenplan and marched towards Sergels Torg in Stockholm, chanted slogans such as “We don’t want Muslims in our country” and called…
Spain: Far-Right Mayor Fined for Anti-Muslim Remarks in Catalonia
August 28, 2024
Spain: Far-Right Mayor Fined for Anti-Muslim Remarks in Catalonia
Silvia Orriols, the far-right mayor of Ripoll in Catalonia, Spain, has been fined €10,000 ($11,160) for Islamophobic comments made during a broadcast on 8TV, Daily Sabah reported yesterday. Known for her anti-Muslim stance, Orriols, founder of the anti-immigrant party Alianca…