Europe

Germany Sees Sharp Rise in International Student Enrolment ——————————- Germany has become an increasingly attractive destination for higher education, with the number of international students rising significantly over the past decade, Shia Waves Persian reported. According to the OECD’s annual…

Swedish Deputy PM Sparks Debate Over Islam and National Identity Ahead of Elections ……………. Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Christian Democrats leader, Ebba Busch, has ignited political and media debate after stating that the country’s upcoming elections will be a…

Austria Approves Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools …………. The Austrian government has agreed to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under 14 in schools, with the law expected to take effect from the next…

Spain Proposes Ban on Smoking in Beaches, Playgrounds, and Other Outdoor Public Spaces …………….. Spain’s left-leaning minority government has introduced a draft law aimed at banning smoking in a wide range of outdoor public areas, including beaches, playgrounds, café terraces,…

Europeans Feel “Humiliated” by Trump Trade Deal ——————- A recent survey conducted by pollster Cluster 17 reveals that a majority of Europeans feel “humiliated” by a new trade agreement with the United States, Anadolu Agency reported. The survey, which included…

EU Asylum Applications Decline Sharply, Driven by Drop in Syrian Requests —————————- A new report from Al Jazeera, based on data from the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), reveals a significant 23% drop in asylum applications to the European…

Austria Moves Toward Ban on Headscarves for Schoolgirls Under 14 ……………. Austria’s government is preparing to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under the age of 14 in public, private, and Islamic schools, according to local media.…

Google Fined Nearly €3 Billion by EU for Ad Practices ————————– Google has been fined nearly €3 billion by the European Union for abusing its dominant position in the digital advertising market, as reported by The Guardian. This marks the…

Swedish Muslims Call for Heritage Recognition of Historic Mosques ———————————————– Sweden’s Muslim community is urging the government to recognize and protect the country’s historic mosques, including some of the oldest Muslim religious centers in Northern Europe, by granting them cultural…

Far-Right Campaign in Germany Sparks Debate Over Children’s Hijab Product …………… A recent far-right campaign in Germany has ignited controversy after targeting a children’s product that includes a hijab, framing it as a threat to German cultural values. Launched in…