Islam in Switzerland: Three-quarters of Swiss back a burka ban
Source: Swiss Info A nationwide ban on face-coverings – a de facto burka ban – would currently get the thumbs-up from 76% of Swiss voters, according to a poll […]
flown home: Switzerland sent back 287 foreigners on special flights in 2017
By swissinfo.ch and agencies This content was published on January 7, 2018 The total cost of chartering the flights came to almost CHF4 million.In 2017, the Swiss state carried out […]
The American Void: Time for Germany to Learn to Lead
Washington’s move to abandon its global leadership role marks the end of Germany’s foreign policy innocence. Berlin will soon be faced with difficult choices that could dent its moral standing. By Christiane Hoffmann DPA U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel January 05, 2018 10:11 AM It […]
Naturalisation questions: Becoming Swiss: ‘Where do I sign?’
By Thomas Stephens This content was published on January 4, 2018 (Keystone) Swiss citizenship is highly sought after – and correspondingly hard to get. After changes introduced on January […]
Switzerland: New laws: Legal changes come into force in 2018
This content was published on January 1, 2018 The rules overseeing Swiss citizenship are being made more uniform across Switzerland, but are also becoming tougher (Keystone) From January 1, […]
Pope, in year-end message, says 2017 was marred by war and lies
Reuters International This content was published on December 31, 2017 Pope Francis arrives to lead the First Vespers and Te Deum prayer in Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican […]
Yes, we should all have to pay for drunk tanks whether we drink alcohol or not, and here’s why
We live in a culture which laughs off alcoholism and castigates veganism and ‘clean living’, and we’re all responsible for it Shappi Khorsandi @ShappiKhorsandi I’m in no position to judge […]
Pew Research Center: 17 striking findings from 2017
Source: Pew Research Center Abigail Geiger is an associate digital producer and writer for Pew Research Center. Pew Research Center studies a wide array of topics both in the U.S. […]
Continuing conflicts: Is there hope for diplomacy in 2018?
By Imogen Foulkes December 29, 2017 UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura arrives for another round of peace talks in Geneva, December 13, 2017. (Keystone) “One year ago I […]
Germany’s biggest New Year’s Eve party sets up safe zone for women
REUTERS LONDON The area between Berlin’s June 17 street and Brandenburg gate is blocked in preparation for New Year Eve’s celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, 29 December 2017. (EPA Photo) Organizers of Germany’s biggest New Year’s Eve party at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate are setting up a […]
London mayor urges PM May to cancel Trump’s visit
ANADOLU AGENCY WASHINGTON Reuters File Photo Describing London as the city of “tolerance, acceptance and diversity,” London Mayor Sadiq Khan, on Wednesday said President Donald Trump is “not welcomed.” […]
UK: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Wolverhampton holds tableegh event titled “Say No Violence Against Women”
On 9th Dec 2017 Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Wolverhampton held tabligh event entitled “Say No Violence Against Women”. Outreach Event Held on 9th Dec 2017 Wolverhampton Jamaat Baitul Atta Mosque UK The programme started with recitation of holy Quran followed up with its English translation by Abeer sahab. It was followed […]
Swiss cheese and Asian tea: An arranged culinary marriage
By Anand Chandrasekhar This content was published on December 18, 2017 Besides adding an interesting layer of taste, tea also helps digest cheese (swissinfo.ch) Cheese and tea have been around […]
Mideast needs two-state solution, Pope says in Christmas message
Reuters International This content was published on December 25, 2017 Pope Francis waves as he leads the “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message from the […]
A view from Turkey: Austria, your empire disappeared long ago
EMRE GÖNEN PublishedDecember 20, 2017 Austrian foreign minister and the leader of the Austrian Peoples Party Sebastian Kurz (L) and the head of the right-wing Austrian Freedom Party Heinz-Christian Strache […]
The right choice for Turkey is definitely the EU, not the US or Russia
EMRE GÖNEN Taking into consideration the ongoing developments in Russia and the U.S., it is safe to say it is high time for Turkey and the EU to start […]
Merry Christmas to Our Christian Readers and Our Collection about Christmas
Merry Christmas to All Our Christian Readers and What is the Muslim Times Doing for You The Muslim Times is promoting universal brotherhood and sisterhood in a world, which is divided […]
Contrasting Xmas messages in UK
Amit Roy Dec 25, 2017 May London: Prime Minister Theresa May urged the British people on Sunday “to take pride in our Christian heritage” in an end-of-year message that […]
Schools’ halal meat ban halted by legal challenge after decision branded ‘unnecessary and divisive’
Move to ban non-stunned halal meat across Lancashire schools halted after Muslim leaders seek judicial review branding decision ‘unnecessary and divisive’ May Bulman Social Affairs Correspondent @maybulman What is a ‘cruel’ and […]
Young Muslims to stage visits and run free taxi services for elderly and isolated over Christmas
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) will also visit homeless shelters nationwide Tess de la Mare AMYA is hoping to beat last year’s record of feeding over 1,600 […]