Europe

Spain School Sparks Controversy by Banning Hijab ……………….. A high school in Logroño, Spain, has drawn criticism after its administration at Praxedes Mateo Sagasta Institute prohibited students from wearing the hijab, affecting seven Muslim female students. Six complied with the…

Swiss Muslim Union Cancels Annual Meeting Citing Security Concerns ——————————– The annual meeting of the Union of Swiss Muslims (USM), which was scheduled to take place in the Hauenstein-Ifenthal area of Solothurn canton, has been canceled due to security concerns.…

German Expert Warns Against Generalizing Extremism to All Muslims ———————————– Matthias Rohe, a prominent German professor of law and Islamic studies, has cautioned against the dangerous generalization of extremism to the entire Muslim population. According to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung,…

Germany is moving forward with controversial plans to resume deportations of rejected asylum seekers to both Syria and Afghanistan, raising alarm among rights groups and refugee advocates. According to Shia Waves Persian, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed that Berlin intends…

The presence of Muslims in Italy has steadily increased in recent years, a reality often overshadowed by propaganda from extremist groups and right-wing politicians who portray this growth as a threat to Italian culture and identity. New data from the…

World Leaders Urge Immediate Action on Climate Change at UN General Assembly —————————————— Global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly warned that climate change is no longer a distant threat but an immediate danger requiring bold international commitments. According…

Construction of Northern Italy’s Largest Mosque Halted Over Financial Issues ——————————————— The city council of Sesto San Giovanni in Milan province has announced the suspension of plans to build what was set to become the largest mosque in northern Italy,…

Albania to Establish First Museum of Islamic Art and Heritage —————————- The Konak Institute in Albania has announced the launch of a project to establish the country’s first-ever Museum of Islamic Art and Heritage. According to the Islamic online media…

Madrid Launches Spain’s First Autonomous Bus Trial —————————– Spain’s capital, Madrid, initiated trials for the country’s first fully electric, autonomous bus in the Casa de Campo area on September 15. The pilot project is a collaborative effort between the Madrid…

WHO Warns of Looming Health Worker Shortage in Europe —————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a report warning that Europe is becoming increasingly dependent on foreign doctors and nurses. According to Euronews, the report projects that Europe will…