Sweden

Hijab-Wearing Woman Reports Alleged Racist Attack in Sweden Amid Concerns Over Rising Anti-Muslim Hate ———————————————————————– A Muslim woman wearing a hijab in Sweden has reported being subjected to racist insults and intimidation because of her religious clothing, renewing concerns over…

Sweden Democrats Call for Closure of Islamic Schools, Ban on Hijab in Public Institutions —————————————– Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats (SD) party has renewed calls for stricter policies targeting Islamic institutions, proposing a halt to the establishment of new Islamic schools…

Swedish Fatwa Council Calls on Muslims to Participate in Upcoming Parliamentary Elections ———————————— The Swedish Fatwa Council has issued a statement urging Muslims in Sweden to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, describing voting as both a religious and civic…

Malmö Study Warns of Rising Islamophobia in Sweden ——————————— A new study in Malmö, Sweden, has warned of growing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim discrimination affecting Muslims’ daily lives, employment opportunities and sense of belonging. According to Alkompis, the research was conducted…

Swedish Right-Wing Party’s Hijab Ban Proposal Sparks Political Backlash ————————————————— A new proposal by a right-wing political party in Sweden to ban Islamic clothing in public places has sparked controversy and intense debate across the country’s political scene. The proposal…

Three Charged Over Fatal Shooting Outside Mosque in Sweden ————————————- Swedish prosecutors have formally charged three individuals in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred outside a mosque in the Vivalla district of Örebro during Friday prayers in August 2025.…

Controversy in Sweden After Prime Minister’s Ramadan Greeting Draws Criticism —————————————- A political dispute has emerged in Sweden after Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson issued Ramadan greetings, prompting a strong reaction from the Sweden Democrats (SD), according to IQNA. In a…

Sweden Democrats Renew Call for Hijab Ban in Schools and Healthcare Facilities ————————————- The far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) have renewed their call for a ban on wearing the hijab in publicly funded institutions, including schools and healthcare facilities, arguing that…

Swedish Security Firm Accused of Rejecting Job Applicant Over Headscarf ——————————- A Swedish security company has been accused of discrimination after refusing to hire a 22-year-old woman because she wears a hijab, despite her having reached the final stages of…

Sweden Approves Nationwide Ban on Mobile Phones in Primary Schools ———————————————— Sweden has approved a nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones in all primary schools, the government announced, as part of broader measures aimed at improving discipline and…