Marouane Bouloudhnine, a doctor from Nice, launched last week a secular French Muslim organization. He rejects the label of 'the Muslim CRIF' (French Jewish umbrella organization), since he says they're mature enough not to copy from others. ...

A mayor of a northern Italian town decided on Wednesday to slap a hefty fine on women seen wearing the Islamic head-to-toe swimsuit or 'burkini' in local pools. Gianluca Buonanno, the mayor of Varallo Sesia in the northwestern region of Piedmont,...

Odense: Threats against Muslim candidate for city council "Death to Roya.  You are a thief, filthy and dishonest woman and your husband is a traitor"  said an email sent to Roya Moore, a candidate for the Odense city council.  The mail was written...

Amsterdam: Jewish students face increasing threats Translated from Het Parool, Saturday, October 31, 2009 (h/t NRP): Students, parents and teachers of Cheider, the only orthodox-Jewish school in the Netherlands, increasingly have to deal with...

Wales: Muslim men plan to sue airport A PARTY of Muslim men who claim they were singled out and treated like terrorists by airport police vowed last night to push for an independent investigation. The seven-strong group say they plan to approach...

Afghanistan: Visit by British Muslim leaders Muslim leaders from the UK are visiting Afghanistan as part of a project to build co-operation and understanding. It comes a day after Hamid Karzai was re-elected as leader of the country, following...

Admin: Comment policy The topic of Islam in general and Islam in Europe in particular is very contentious. I do want to encourage a debate on the issues and enable people of differing opinions to express their point of view. Throughout the years...