Europe
		Dutch government plans to curb migration without parliamentary consent
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 14, 2024
Dutch government plans to curb migration without parliamentary consent
						The Dutch government, led by Geert Wilders’ nationalist PVV party, on Friday announced plans to implement measures to limit migration, including halting new asylum applications, following Germany’s introduction of new border controls, news reports said. The government plans to declare…					
				
			
		Council of Muslims in Germany prepares to hold its annual Open Mosque Day
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 13, 2024
Council of Muslims in Germany prepares to hold its annual Open Mosque Day
						The Coordinating Council of Muslims in Germany (KRM) is preparing to hold its annual “Open Mosque Day” across Germany, coinciding with German Unity Day on October 3rd, a day which serves as an opportunity for non-Muslims to visit mosques. This…					
				
			
		Another Islamic Center Closed in Germany Over Alleged Links to Hamas
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 13, 2024
Another Islamic Center Closed in Germany Over Alleged Links to Hamas
						The government of Brandenburg, Germany, announced on Thursday, September 12, that it has shut down another Islamic center due to alleged connections with Hamas and the promotion of extremist ideologies reminiscent of a “stone age.” According to a statement from…					
				
			
		Germany Intensifies Border Controls to Curb Migration and Combat Islamic Extremism
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 10, 2024
Germany Intensifies Border Controls to Curb Migration and Combat Islamic Extremism
						The German government has announced plans to implement stricter controls across its land borders. Berlin described this move as an effort to combat illegal immigration and protect citizens from threats such as Islamic extremism. On Monday, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…					
				
			
		IFA Berlin 2024 Kicks Off with Focus on AI and Sustainability
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 8, 2024
IFA Berlin 2024 Kicks Off with Focus on AI and Sustainability
						The IFA Berlin 2024, the leading global trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, commenced on Friday, celebrating its 100th anniversary, Xinhua reported yesterday. The event features over 1,800 exhibitors, 125 keynote speakers, and expects more than 182,000 visitors…					
				
			
		Far-Right Victory in Thuringia Raises Concerns for Migrants
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 5, 2024
Far-Right Victory in Thuringia Raises Concerns for Migrants
						The recent electoral success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Thuringia, where the party secured nearly 33% of the vote, has heightened anxiety among migrants, Arab News reported yesterday. Many fear that rising nationalism will lead to increased…					
				
			
		Russian Missile Attack Damages Islamic Cultural Centre in Kyiv
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 3, 2024
Russian Missile Attack Damages Islamic Cultural Centre in Kyiv
						On September 2, the Islamic Cultural Centre and mosque in Kyiv sustained significant damage from a Russian missile strike, Ukrainian Pravda revealed yesterday. According to the source, Refat Chubarov, Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, reported the…					
				
			
		Nearly 250 irregular migrants arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 2, 2024
Nearly 250 irregular migrants arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands
						Security and emergency teams indicated that 174 migrants landed on El Hierro, while 75 others arrived in Gran Canaria via two boats. Notably, among those in El Hierro, 51 were identified as Pakistani and Syrian nationals, who typically use the…					
				
			
		Germany Faces Criticism From Amnesty Over Afghan Deportations
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
August 31, 2024
Germany Faces Criticism From Amnesty Over Afghan Deportations
						Germany has come under fire from human rights groups for deporting 28 Afghan nationals back to their home country for the first time since 2021 Taliban takeover, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Amnesty International Germany has warned that these deportations could…					
				
			
		Sweden charges two men with hatred crime over Holy Quran burning
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
August 30, 2024
Sweden charges two men with hatred crime over Holy Quran burning
						Swedish prosecutors have charged two men, Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem, with inciting ethnic hatred due to several Qur’an-burning protests in 2023, which provoked significant backlash in Muslim countries. The charges stem from four incidents during the summer of 2023…