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Detected irregular crossings into the European Union fell by 42% in the first nine months of 2024, VOA reported yesterday citing the EU border agency Frontex. The total number of crossings decreased to 166,000 compared to the same period last…

In a groundbreaking initiative, medical schools across Europe are set to enhance their training programs to include a focus on health issues linked to the climate crisis. According to an article published on Monday by The Guardian, the newly established…

Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the far-right Danish Stram Kurs party, began trial in Sweden on charges of incitement against an ethnic group and insult, making him the first individual prosecuted in connection with Qur’an burnings, Arab News reported yesterday.…

The recent election victory of Austria’s far-right Freedom party (FPÖ) has sparked significant fears among the country’s Muslim community, Hyphen Online revealed yesterday. The FPÖ, which garnered 29% of the vote, campaigned on a controversial “remigration” platform, advocating for the…

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly passed an emergency resolution condemning the Chinese government’s persecution of Uyghurs, calling for the immediate release of detainees, including prominent Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti and retired doctor Gulshan Abbas. This resolution, reflecting widespread international concern,…

The interior ministers of France and Italy have signed a declaration to exchange information on migrant trafficking, as announced by the French interior ministry, Arab News reported yesterday. This initiative mirrors a similar agreement established between France and Britain in…

A surge in support for far-right parties across Europe is intensifying debates on migration, VOA revealed in an article yesterday. In Austria, the Freedom Party, led by Herbert Kickl, captured nearly 29% of the vote in recent elections, advocating for…

Rescue teams resumed their search on September 29, for 48 missing migrants after their boat capsized near El Hierro, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, VOA revealed yesterday. The incident occurred as the vessel was being rescued, resulting in at least…

A migrant boat capsized off Spain’s Canary Islands, resulting in at least nine deaths and leaving 48 missing, Arab News reported yesterday citing the national maritime rescue service. The vessel, carrying 84 migrants, sent a distress signal shortly after midnight…

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in Germany has released a new intercultural calendar that officially recognizes Islamic holidays alongside other cultures and religions, thereby promoting peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. The organization has published its new intercultural…