Europe

German Education Union Calls for Nationwide Islamic Religious Education to Promote Inclusion and Counter Extremism ……………… Germany’s Education and Science Workers’ Union (GEW) has called for the nationwide implementation of Islamic religious education in schools, emphasizing its potential to foster…

Multiple casualties reported as train derails in southern Germany ——————————– Several people have been killed and injured after a train derailed in southern Germany, Anadolu Agency reported quoting the German Press Agency (dpa) based on security sources. The regional train…

Netherlands Flags Israel as Threat to National Interests for First Time ……………….. For the first time, the Netherlands has listed Israel as a potential threat to its national interests, according to a new report from the Dutch National Coordinator for…

Historic Inquiry Reveals University of Edinburgh’s Deep Links to Slavery and Racist Ideologies ………………. The University of Edinburgh played a significant role in developing racist scientific theories and profited extensively from slavery and colonialism, according to a landmark investigation reported…

High temperatures, wildfires continue to rage across eastern Europe ——————————– Eastern Europe continues to endure intense heat and widespread wildfires amid a persistent heatwave, while parts of Western Europe are experiencing relief from the soaring temperatures, Anadolu Agency reported. Countries…

Documentary Unveils Systematic Campaign Against Islam in Europe ……………….. A recent investigative documentary by journalist Harris Tagari exposes what it describes as a deliberate and ongoing effort to marginalize Islam in Europe. Traveling through Bosnia, the film sheds light on…

Austrian Muslim Organization Condemns Interior Minister’s Comments on Headscarf as ‘Disturbing’ —————————- The Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGO) sharply criticized Austrian Interior Minister Claudia Plakolm on Monday for her recent remarks describing the Islamic headscarf as a “sign of…

Spain: Rally in Piera Denounces Islamophobia after Arson Attack on Local Mosque ——————————- Over 400 people marched through the streets of Piera, a town near Barcelona, on July 18 to condemn rising Islamophobia following an arson attack on a local…

Belgian Parliament passes tighter migration rules ——————————– The Belgian Parliament on Friday passed a bill tightening migration regulations, with a particular emphasis on family reunification, Anadolu Agency reported. The bill, proposed by Belgian Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van…

Serious Pollution Incidents by English Water Companies Rise 60% in 2024 ————————— Serious pollution incidents caused by English water companies increased by 60% in 2024, The Guardian reported based on Environment Agency data. There were 75 serious incidents last year,…