Europe

Austria Approves Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools …………. The Austrian government has agreed to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under 14 in schools, with the law expected to take effect from the next…

Spain Proposes Ban on Smoking in Beaches, Playgrounds, and Other Outdoor Public Spaces …………….. Spain’s left-leaning minority government has introduced a draft law aimed at banning smoking in a wide range of outdoor public areas, including beaches, playgrounds, café terraces,…

Europeans Feel “Humiliated” by Trump Trade Deal ——————- A recent survey conducted by pollster Cluster 17 reveals that a majority of Europeans feel “humiliated” by a new trade agreement with the United States, Anadolu Agency reported. The survey, which included…

EU Asylum Applications Decline Sharply, Driven by Drop in Syrian Requests —————————- A new report from Al Jazeera, based on data from the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), reveals a significant 23% drop in asylum applications to the European…

Austria Moves Toward Ban on Headscarves for Schoolgirls Under 14 ……………. Austria’s government is preparing to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under the age of 14 in public, private, and Islamic schools, according to local media.…

Google Fined Nearly €3 Billion by EU for Ad Practices ————————– Google has been fined nearly €3 billion by the European Union for abusing its dominant position in the digital advertising market, as reported by The Guardian. This marks the…

Swedish Muslims Call for Heritage Recognition of Historic Mosques ———————————————– Sweden’s Muslim community is urging the government to recognize and protect the country’s historic mosques, including some of the oldest Muslim religious centers in Northern Europe, by granting them cultural…

Far-Right Campaign in Germany Sparks Debate Over Children’s Hijab Product …………… A recent far-right campaign in Germany has ignited controversy after targeting a children’s product that includes a hijab, framing it as a threat to German cultural values. Launched in…

Greece Enacts Tougher Penalties for Rejected Asylum Seekers in Effort to Deter Undocumented Migration ……………. Greece has passed legislation imposing stringent penalties on rejected asylum seekers, including potential prison terms, fines, and ankle monitors, as reported by The Guardian. With…

Portugal Declares Mourning After Deadly Lisbon Funicular Crash …………. Portugal has declared a national day of mourning following a deadly cable car accident in Lisbon that killed at least 17 people and injured around 20 others, according to a report…