Europe
European Parliament Condemns China’s Treatment of Uyghurs in Strong Resolution
October 12, 2024
European Parliament Condemns China’s Treatment of Uyghurs in Strong Resolution
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,…
France and Italy Launch Migrant Trafficking Information Exchange
October 5, 2024
France and Italy Launch Migrant Trafficking Information Exchange
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…
Far-Right Surge in Europe Sparks Migration Debate
October 3, 2024
Far-Right Surge in Europe Sparks Migration Debate
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…
Search Resumes for 48 Missing Migrants Off Canary Islands
September 30, 2024
Search Resumes for 48 Missing Migrants Off Canary Islands
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…
Tragic Migrant Boat Shipwreck off Canary Islands: 9 Dead, 48 Missing
September 29, 2024
Tragic Migrant Boat Shipwreck off Canary Islands: 9 Dead, 48 Missing
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…
Inclusion of Islamic Holidays in Germany’s Intercultural Calendar: A New Step Toward Peaceful Coexistence
September 24, 2024
Inclusion of Islamic Holidays in Germany’s Intercultural Calendar: A New Step Toward Peaceful Coexistence
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…
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive on Italy’s Southern Coast
September 24, 2024
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive on Italy’s Southern Coast
More than 1,000 irregular migrants reached Italy’s southern coast over the weekend, with significant arrivals on the island of Lampedusa and in Calabria and Puglia, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. On Sunday alone, 232 migrants landed in Lampedusa, raising the total…
G7 Ministers Address AI Risks in Cultural Sector
September 22, 2024
G7 Ministers Address AI Risks in Cultural Sector
At the recent G7 ministers’ cultural meeting in Naples, Italy, significant concerns regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the cultural sector were raised, Xinhua reported on Sunday. The three-day talks concluded with a declaration emphasizing both the opportunities…
Denmark Calls on Tech Giants to Combat Organized Crime on Social Media
September 22, 2024
Denmark Calls on Tech Giants to Combat Organized Crime on Social Media
Denmark’s Justice Ministry has urged major tech companies to prevent their platforms from becoming havens for organized crime, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Ahead of a meeting in Uppsala, Sweden, with Nordic ministers and representatives from Google, Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok,…
Ship Carrying 20,000 Liters of Fuel Sinks Off Greenland, Diesel Spill Threatens Arctic Ecosystem
September 20, 2024
Ship Carrying 20,000 Liters of Fuel Sinks Off Greenland, Diesel Spill Threatens Arctic Ecosystem
A ship carrying 20,000 litres of diesel fuel sank off the coast of Greenland on Thursday after hitting a reef near Nanortalik, Dawn reported today. The vessel, approximately 30 metres long, began taking on water around 1:45 AM and sank…