Europe

England Braces for Worst Drought in Decades as Reservoirs Run Critically Low ——————————— England is preparing for what could become its most severe drought in decades, as government agencies and water companies draw up emergency response plans amid forecasts of…

Austria Records Europe’s Highest Islamophobia Rate in 2024, Report Finds ………… A new report by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has revealed a sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents across Europe in 2024, placing the continent as the second-highest region…

Number of Centenarians in Italy Surges Past 23,000 in 2025 …………… The number of Italians aged 100 or older has reached a record high, surpassing 23,500 this year, The Guardian reported. According to the national statistics agency Istat, 23,548 residents…

Denmark to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 …………… Denmark plans to ban social media use for children under 15 to protect their mental health and well-being, Khaama Press reported. The government announced the proposal on Friday, saying…

Muslim Students Switch Schools to Escape Racism, Swedish Study Finds ————————————- A new study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that some Muslim high school students in Sweden are changing schools to avoid experiences of racism and Islamophobia, opting instead…

Europe Ranked Second Worldwide for Islamophobic Incidents, OIC Report Finds …………… Europe has emerged as the second most significant hotspot for Islamophobic incidents in 2024, according to the latest annual report on Islamophobia released by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation…

Germany Bans Islamic Group Accused of Promoting Extremism and Antisemitism —————————————— The German government has banned the Islamic organization Muslim Interaktiv, accusing it of promoting antisemitism, discrimination, and extremist ideology that threatens the country’s constitutional order, The New Arab reported.…

World’s Largest Orthodox Church Inaugurated in Bucharest —————————————————– The world’s largest Orthodox church, known as the “Cathedral of the Salvation of the Nation,” has been officially inaugurated in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. According to Shia Waves Agency, citing the…

Germany Sees 55% Drop in Asylum Applications as Deportations Accelerate Under New Policy ——————————————– Germany has reported a 55% decline in asylum applications this year amid the implementation of tougher migration rules and an expanded deportation program, according to Interior…

Italy Faces Backlash Over Bill to Ban Hijab and Tighten Mosque Oversight —————————————- A new bill proposed by Italy’s ruling right-wing party to ban the wearing of hijabs and face veils in public has sparked widespread controversy and protests across…