South Wales Police pauses controversial plan to record ‘hostility’ towards Muslims
The internal guidance directed officers to record non-criminal speech or behaviour deemed hostile towards Muslims as anti-social behaviour incidents.
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In Vienna, more than 40% of Muslim youth consider Islamic rules more important than western law
A new study from Austria has revealed a shocking degree of religious indoctrination and anti-western sentiment among young Muslims in Vienna.
Swedish Government drops concept of ‘Islamophobia’
Sweden’s Government has formally abandoned the term “Islamophobia” in its official communications and policy documents, describing the concept as problematic…
‘Mini Islamists’ and forced conversions: Youth charity sounds alarm on German schools
A children and youth charity from Berlin is warning that radical Islam is increasingly making inroads at German schools.
US influencer Valentina Gomez banned from entering UK
The British Government has barred US-based influencer Valentina Gomez from entering the country ahead of a planned rally in London, citing concerns over extremism…
German Youtubers investigated for blasphemy after video criticising Muslim anti-Semitism
The two owners of a Christian-themed German YouTube channel are under investigation for blasphemy after they shone a light on Muslim anti-Semitism in Germany in…
Spanish police open probe into anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
Spanish police said on Wednesday that they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants heard during the Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona,…
UK’s Farage says would ban mass prayer events amid iftar row
Hard-right UK lawmaker Nigel Farage, currently leading opinion polls, has said he will ban mass Muslim prayer at historic British sites if he becomes prime minister.
Dutch parliament passes motion for ban on Muslim Brotherhood
The Dutch House of Representatives narrowly approved a motion calling for a ban on the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliated networks.
German Greens Party presents plan to promote Muslim life in country
Germany’s Greens Party has come up with a detailed plan to make life easier and more attractive for Muslims in Germany.
Austrian President criticised for seeming to say Ramadan more important than Lent
Austria’s President Alexander van der Bellen has incurred the wrath of many constituents by publicly congratulating Muslims on the start of Ramadan – while seemingly…
*updated* Italian court blocks imam’s expulsion, deepening PM’s clash with the judiciary
*updates with quote from law enforcement source*
Imam’s deportation highlights Italian crackdown on Gaza protests
The deportation of an Imam from Turin, Italy has spurred demonstrations from pro-Palestinian activists, left-wing movements and immigrant communities amid a growing…
French Imam says commemoration of beheaded teacher Paty pains Muslims
On the fifth anniversary of the brutal beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty by a radical Islamist, Abdelali Mamoun, Imam at the historic Grande Mosquée de Paris,…
Arab peace activist warns of radical Islam in Europe
An Arab activist who campaigns for better relations between the Arab world and Israel has warned that Europe is badly handling radical Islam.
Italian Government wants to ban burqas and niqabs
Italy's ruling Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) party tabled a ban for veils that fully cover the face in public spaces, schools, universities, offices and shops.
Investigators say ‘radical Islamism’ may be behind alleged Seine murders
A series of alleged killings in Paris might have been inspired by radical Islamism, investigators say.
‘Spain is Christian’: Town bans muslim celebrations in public spaces
The Spanish town of Jumilla, located in the southeastern region of Murcia, has become the first municipality in Spain to explicitly ban Islamic religious festivities…
German university revokes Islamic student union’s status
The university of Kiel in the Northern German State of Schleswig-Holstein said it would revoke the status of the Islamic University Group (IHG) as an official student…
French Socialist Party members denounce the term ‘Islamophobia’
Members of the French Socialist Party have revolted against use of the word "Islamophobia" in its formal documents because, they said, it "validates the theses of…
French Socialist MP suffers ‘anti-semitic’ insults at rally against Islamophobia
French Socialist MP Jérôme Guedj has been subjected to what appeared to be anti-semitic insults during a rally against Islamophobia.
Muslim Brotherhood ‘threatens French national cohesion,’ says declassified government report
In an explosive report by the French Government, the transnational Sunni Islamist organisation Muslim Brotherhood has been portrayed as "a threat that is spreading…
German high school accused of requiring pupils to attend Ramadan ceremony
A public high school in Berlin has come under fire for allegedly requiring its pupils to attend a Muslim celebration on the occasion of Ramadan.
Islam critic convicted of hate crimes in Sweden after Quran-burning associate shot dead
Salwan Najem, an Islam-critic whose fellow Quran-burning activist Salwan Momika was shot dead on January 29 in Stockholm, has been convicted of incitement against…
EU establishment outrage at ‘Islamophobic’ editorial in news outlet Euractiv
The European Union establishment has reacted angrily over the publication of an "Islamophobic" editorial in legacy "Eurobubble" news outlet Euractiv.
France’s Retailleau targets ‘political Islam’, calls for university ban on Islamic veil
French Minister of Interior Bruno Retailleau has targeted what he referred to as "political Islam", calling for a ban the Islamic veil in French higher-education.
Authors go to EP to warn of radical Islam in Belgian schools
Jean-Pierre Martin and Laurence D’Hondt, who wrote a controversial book on the rising Islamism that is facing teachers in Belgium, presented their book on December…
German activist fined for ‘incitement’ after being knifed allegedly by Islamist
Michael Stürzenberger, a German activist and critic of political Islam, has been sentenced to pay a €3,600 fine for "incitement of the people" by a court in Hamburg.
Many British Muslims want blasphemy laws to protect ‘Abrahamic religions’
Last week a Labour MP stood up in the British parliament during Prime Minister’s Questions and demanded the implementation of Islamic blasphemy laws.
Brussels book event on rise of Islamism in schools cancelled after threats
A public conference on Islamism in schools, scheduled to take place at a Brussels bookstore, has been cancelled after organisers received threats apparently from…