Europe
World’s First Green Ammonia Plant Opens in Denmark
August 29, 2024
World’s First Green Ammonia Plant Opens in Denmark
A groundbreaking green ammonia plant has officially opened in Ramme, Denmark, marking a significant milestone in sustainable energy production, New Atlas reported yesterday. Operated by Danish firms Topsoe, Skovgaard Energy, and Vestas, the facility can produce 5,000 tons of green…
Sweden: Far-right group stages demonstration demanding expulsion of Muslims
August 28, 2024
Sweden: Far-right group stages demonstration demanding expulsion of Muslims
A far-right group has organized a demonstration demanding the expulsion of Muslims from Sweden. The group, which gathered in Odenplan and marched towards Sergels Torg in Stockholm, chanted slogans such as “We don’t want Muslims in our country” and called…
Spain: Far-Right Mayor Fined for Anti-Muslim Remarks in Catalonia
August 28, 2024
Spain: Far-Right Mayor Fined for Anti-Muslim Remarks in Catalonia
Silvia Orriols, the far-right mayor of Ripoll in Catalonia, Spain, has been fined €10,000 ($11,160) for Islamophobic comments made during a broadcast on 8TV, Daily Sabah reported yesterday. Known for her anti-Muslim stance, Orriols, founder of the anti-immigrant party Alianca…
Greece: Very high risk of fire alert issued as wildfire in Mount Pangaion rages for 5th day
August 27, 2024
Greece: Very high risk of fire alert issued as wildfire in Mount Pangaion rages for 5th day
Greece is on high alert as a wildfire on Mount Pangaion rages for the fifth consecutive day, prompting the issuance of a very high risk of fire (category 4) across several regions, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The fire has already…
Germany to Donate 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to African Patients
August 27, 2024
Germany to Donate 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to African Patients
Germany has announced the donation of 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stockpile to combat an outbreak in Africa, Reuters reported yesterday. This initiative aims to provide immediate assistance to affected nations, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
Hundreds of Migrants Swim to Ceuta from Morocco Amid Surge in Crossings
August 27, 2024
Hundreds of Migrants Swim to Ceuta from Morocco Amid Surge in Crossings
Hundreds of migrants took advantage of thick mist to swim to Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco over the weekend, with local police reporting around 1,500 attempts on Sunday night alone, Arab News reported yesterday. Since Thursday, an average of 700…
Surge in Islamophobia Across Europe, EU Studies Find
August 24, 2024
Surge in Islamophobia Across Europe, EU Studies Find
A recent report by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) reveals a significant rise in islamophobia across Europe, particularly following the October 7 Hamas attacks and a mass stabbing incident in Southport, England. The findings underscore a troubling…
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 23, 2024
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Like millions worldwide, many Shia Muslims from Georgia have begun their journey for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Iqna reported yesterday. They are among pilgrims from Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Afghanistan participating in this annual event. According to the Islamic…
Muslim Cemetery to Open in Sicily for Migrants
August 17, 2024
Muslim Cemetery to Open in Sicily for Migrants
A new cemetery for Muslims is set to open in Palma di Montechiaro, Sicily, primarily serving as a burial site for Muslim migrants who die while attempting to reach Italy by sea, Info Migrants reported yesterday. The agreement to establish…
Over 700 Migrants Cross Channel to Britain in Single Day
August 13, 2024
Over 700 Migrants Cross Channel to Britain in Single Day
On August 11, over 700 migrants made the perilous journey across the English Channel to Britain, marking the highest daily total since Prime Minister Keir Starmer took office, Arab News reported yesterday. French authorities reported that two migrants died during…