Europe

Outgoing Dutch Mayor Defends Secret Mosque Investigation ———————————- According to a report by IQNA, the outgoing mayor of Delft, Marja van Bijsterveldt, has stated that she will not apologize for a secret investigation into a local mosque. The investigation was…

Germany Sees Sharp Decline in Asylum Applications Amid Migration Crackdown …………….. Germany recorded a nearly 60% drop in asylum applications in August compared to the same month last year, as the government intensifies efforts to curb migration, media outlets reported.…

Austrian Meeting to Introduce Iranian Film on Prophet Muhammad ————————- An event is being organized in Vienna to introduce the Iranian cinematic film “Muhammad, the Messenger of God,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Majid Majidi, IQNA reported. The meeting, scheduled for…

Sharp Rise in Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Reported on Social Media in Spain …………… A recent report by Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism highlights a troubling surge in anti-Muslim hate speech across social media platforms in Spain. The report cites a…

Austria Proposes New Integration Measures, Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 ……………… Austria is set for heated political debates this fall following a series of proposed reforms targeting integration, education, and social welfare. Claudia Plakolm, Austria’s Minister for Youth and…

Germany Ten Years After the Refugee Wave: From “We Can Do It” to New Challenges ——————————- A decade after the arrival of hundreds of thousands of refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq, Germany’s public atmosphere has profoundly shifted. According to…

A claim by Portugal’s far-right Chega party that “85% of refugees are Muslim” has reignited anti-Islam rhetoric, but UN statistics reveal a very different picture. In recent days, a Chega-affiliated politician asserted on social media that Muslims make up the…

Stricter Rules in Europe Keep Refugee Families Apart —————————— According to a recent report from The Guardian, a number of European countries are implementing stricter family reunification rules that are having a severe impact on refugees. The article highlights how…

European Farmers Confront Climate Crisis ————————————– Farmers across Europe are struggling to adapt to the ongoing climate crisis, facing challenges such as droughts, wildfires, and flash floods. A recent report from The Guardian highlights how these producers are finding it…

Al-Azhar Observatory Condemns Religious Discrimination Against Muslims in Spain ……………….. Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism has strongly criticized a recent decision by the municipality of Jumilla, in Spain’s Murcia region, which bans Muslims from holding religious practices and celebrations in…