Europe
Extremist Dutch politician attacks Islam and the month of Ramadan
April 15, 2021
Extremist Dutch politician attacks Islam and the month of Ramadan
The far-right Dutch politician, Geert Wilders, who is known for his anti-Islam stances, attacked Islam and Muslims again, saying that “the culture of the month of Ramadan does not represent the Netherlands.”The far-right politician, who is the head of the…
Extremist group in Germany on trial for plotting to attack Muslims and immigrants
April 14, 2021
Extremist group in Germany on trial for plotting to attack Muslims and immigrants
The trial of 11 suspected members of a far-right “terror” group has begun in the German city of Stuttgart.The suspects, aged between 32 and 61, were arrested in February last year.Prosecutors say the 11 men – all Germans – were…
Italian school prohibits Muslim students from fasting during the month of Ramadan
April 14, 2021
Italian school prohibits Muslim students from fasting during the month of Ramadan
A state of controversy and anger was sparked by the principal of an Italian elementary and middle school because of her issuance of a decision banning Muslim students from fasting in the great month of Ramadan.The circular and the decision…
British Muslims urged to have COVID jab during Ramadan
April 13, 2021
British Muslims urged to have COVID jab during Ramadan
Muslim doctors urged people who observe the great month of Ramadan to continue getting the Corona vaccine during the great month, stressing that the injection will not lead to breaking the fast.The British Health Services Authority and religious figures called…
Bulgaria: Muslims win 30 parliamentary seats in elections
April 13, 2021
Bulgaria: Muslims win 30 parliamentary seats in elections
Muslims in Bulgaria drew attention by winning 30 seats in the parliamentary elections that were held in the country on April 4.According to the final results of the Central Election Commission of Bulgaria, 30 Muslim and Turkish politicians entered the…
French Senate adds ban on prayers at universities to anti-Muslim law
April 11, 2021
French Senate adds ban on prayers at universities to anti-Muslim law
The French Senate approved Wednesday the addition of a ban on religious practices in university corridors to a controversial bill that French President Emmanuel Macron’s government believes will combat so-called “Islamist separatism,” but which is seen by rights organizations as…
Dutch mosque gets threatening letter
April 10, 2021
Dutch mosque gets threatening letter
A threatening letter was sent to a mosque in the central city of Almere, the Netherlands, containing threats and anti-Islam expressions, the mosque said on Friday.The message sent to the mosque contained the phrase “Islam does not belong to the…
British Defense Secretary admits his forces have committed war crimes in Iraq
April 7, 2021
British Defense Secretary admits his forces have committed war crimes in Iraq
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace admitted, on Tuesday, that British soldiers committed war crimes in Iraq, but excluded the crime of Iraqi Saeed Shabram, saying it was not a war crime.The Telegraph stated in a report, that the British Defense…
The Independent: Fears among Muslim women in Switzerland about the increase in Islamophobia
April 6, 2021
The Independent: Fears among Muslim women in Switzerland about the increase in Islamophobia
The Independent confirmed in a report prepared by Samuel Osborne, that Muslim women feel fear after the Swiss vote to ban the wearing of the veil in public places.Activists were reported warning that the ban would lead to an increase…
Pope calls for end to war, violence, and ‘race for new weaponry’ in Easter message
April 5, 2021
Pope calls for end to war, violence, and ‘race for new weaponry’ in Easter message
Pope Francis condemned the conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Libya, calling for an end to the “clash of arms” in his Easter message.In the address, Francis said it was scandalous that “armed conflicts have not ended and military arsenals are…