Europe

European Farmers Confront Climate Crisis ————————————– Farmers across Europe are struggling to adapt to the ongoing climate crisis, facing challenges such as droughts, wildfires, and flash floods. A recent report from The Guardian highlights how these producers are finding it…

Al-Azhar Observatory Condemns Religious Discrimination Against Muslims in Spain ……………….. Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism has strongly criticized a recent decision by the municipality of Jumilla, in Spain’s Murcia region, which bans Muslims from holding religious practices and celebrations in…

Turkish, Arabic names experience greatest bias in Germany’s job market ————————————- A study by the University of Siegen, cited by the Daily Sabah, found that job applicants with Turkish and Arabic names face the highest level of bias in Germany’s…

German Authorities Report High Cases of Child Sexual Abuse in 2024 ———————————– German authorities documented 16,354 suspected cases of child sexual abuse involving 18,085 victims in 2024, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the statement, cases related to child pornography increased…

Sweden Relocates Historic Kiruna Church Amid Land Subsidence Risks ……………. In northern Sweden, engineers have begun the unprecedented task of relocating the historic Kiruna Church, a 113-year-old wooden structure, nearly five kilometers to a safer site. The move comes after…

Local Ban on Muslim Prayers in Public Spaces Sparks Nationwide Controversy …………….. A local council decision in the Spanish town of Jumilla, Murcia, has sparked nationwide controversy after it voted to ban religious events in sports facilities. Critics argue the…

Europe Faces ‘New Normal’ as Mosquito-Borne Diseases Intensify ——————————– The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued a warning that Europe is experiencing longer and more intense transmission seasons for mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile virus (WNV)…

Spanish Opposition Leader Proposes Ban on Niqab and Burqa in Public …………….. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s opposition Popular Party, has called for a ban on the niqab and burqa in public spaces, arguing that garments covering the entire…

The results of a new survey in Germany reveal that one in every four immigrants is seriously considering leaving the country. According to experts, this finding is a warning sign for the German government’s immigration and social integration policies. Based…

Belgium to impose ban on cellphones in schools starting with 2025-2026 academic year ————————- Belgium will implement a nationwide ban on the use of cellphones and other electronic devices in primary and secondary schools starting with the 2025-2026 academic year,…