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Sweden police refuse permission for new Quran-burning protest

In January a far-right activist set fire to copies of the Quran in both Sweden and neighbouring Denmark.

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Culture news

The UK is losing Christians and gaining far-right conspiracy theories

Census results show Christianity is no longer a majority religion for the first time in England and Wales. But the results shouldn't be confused with conspiracy theories of white replacement.

Netherlands

Twitter admits temporarily suspending Dutch far-right leader

Wilders had recently directed a tweet toward Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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United Kingdom

Nusrat Ghani: UK ex-minister says she was sacked over her 'Muslimness'

The UK MP has been urged to make a formal complaint after claiming she was told her Muslim faith played a part in her sacking from Boris Johnson's government.

The Cube

Council of Europe removes hijab campaign images amid backlash

The human rights body said the tweets had been deleted while they "reflect on a better presentation" for the project.

United Kingdom

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson told to pay £100k damages to Syrian

Jamal Hijazi came to the UK with his family in October 2016 as part of the UK government's Syrian refugee resettlement programme.

France

Women in France fined for wearing 'burkini' swimsuits at pool

"Burkinis" -- a swimsuit that covers the whole body except the face -- have been outlawed by several French municipalities since 2016, arguing the costumes violate the country's secular values. But activists have argued that the ban is rooted in Islamophobia.

World News

Euroviews. Headscarf ruling puts a target on the backs of Muslim women | View

"This judgment is a legal setback that follows a concerning trend in Europe: the more Muslim women try to take part in public life, the more rejection and hatred they face."

Canada

Four Muslim family members killed in 'deliberate' attack in Canada

Police say four members of a Canadian Muslim family were killed after the driver of a pick-up truck deliberately mounted the pavement in London on Sunday.

World News

Pakistan PM Imran Khan asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content

Pakistan's prime minister, Imran Khan, has asked Facebook to ban Islamophobic content, as tensions deepen between the presidents of France and Turkey.

France

French minister keen to disband Islamic NGOs after teacher's beheading

"We must stop being naive and face the truth: there is no accommodation possible with radical Islamism," said interior minister Gerald Darmanin, referring to the two NGOs.

Netherlands

Dutch MPs asked to reconsider burqa ban as women report rise in abuse

The so-called burqa ban has been in place since August 2019 and women who cover their faces on public transport or in buildings including schools and hospitals risk a 150 euro fine

Sweden

Anti-Islam protests in Sweden and Norway spark debate on free speech

What are the limits of free speech and freedom of expression? That's a question authorities in Sweden and Norway are still trying to answer after anti-Islam protests.

Sweden

Hundreds clash with police in Malmö following islamophobic acts

A leader of a Danish far-right movement was banned from Sweden for two years after attempting to burn a Quran.

World News

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary criticised over Muslim men comments

The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) slammed O'Leary for comments about Muslim men and security.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. UK is the best place in Europe to be a Muslim - but Johnson must not tolerate Islamophobia ǀ View

It’s time for Boris Johnson to get serious about Islamophobia. The UK’s four million Muslims are a significant political force.

France

Paris anti-Islamophobia march divides left while criticised by right

Over 13,500 people marched in Paris on Sunday against Islamophobia, in a controversial protest that created tensions on the left and attracted criticism from the French government and right-wing parties.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Hate crimes are rising in the UK - thanks to Brexit and an exclusive education system ǀ View

New data from the UK’s police forces shows that hate crimes in British schools and colleges have more than doubled in three years. The time period for the study is not coincidental.

World

Belgian region bans Halal and Kosher slaughter of animals

Wallonia moved against the religious slaughter of animals