Europe

Austria Expands Measures Against “Political Islam” Amid Controversy …………. The Austrian government is advancing controversial measures targeting what it describes as “political Islam,” following debates over the ban on hijabs in certain school levels. Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm announced plans…

European Officials Warn Israel Over West Bank Annexation Plans ——————————— European officials have issued a stern warning to Israel over its declared plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, according to Anadolu Agency. The warning, which was conveyed…

Controversy in Sweden Over Planned Muslim Cemetery Near Hörby Church …………… A decision to establish a new cemetery section for Muslims near Hörby Church has sparked debate within the local church council after the Sweden Democrats (SD) distributed a leaflet…

Albania Launches First Islamic Art and Heritage Museum in Tirana ………… The Albanian capital, Tirana, officially announced the creation of the country’s first Islamic Art and Heritage Museum during an international conference on September 16, organized by the Konak Institute…

Rising Intolerance in Germany Raises Concerns Amid Threats Against Muslim Woman ……………. A recent study by the Robert Bosch Foundation has highlighted a notable decline in Germany’s acceptance of diversity over the past five years, sparking renewed concern over social…

Sweden to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools Nationwide from 2026 ……….. Sweden will introduce a nationwide ban on mobile phones in all schools from the 2026 academic year, The Guardian reports, aiming to enhance security and improve learning conditions for…

German Minister’s Call for School Hijab Ban Sparks Debate ………….. A German state minister has ignited controversy after suggesting a ban on the hijab for girls under 14 in schools. Manfred Pentz, Minister for European Affairs in Hesse and a…

Christians and Muslims Unite to Preserve Religious Heritage in Albania ——————————– In the Diber region of northeastern Albania, local Muslims are actively collaborating with the small remaining Christian community to preserve Byzantine-era churches, demonstrating a long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence…

Nine Mosques in Netherlands Receive Blood-Stained Hate Messages …………. Nine mosques across several Dutch cities, including Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Arnhem, Tilburg, and The Hague, have received threatening letters smeared with traces of blood, according to public broadcaster NOS. The letters contained…

Toxic Landfill Liquid Spread on Farms in England ———————————- A new investigation has revealed that hundreds of thousands of tons of toxic liquid from landfills across England are being mixed with sewage and then spread on farms as fertilizer. According…