Europe and Australia

By Salma Javid Khan on November 24, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Australia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Victoria host Interfaith meet with Cardinia Shire residents at Bait-ul Salam mosque

Source: http://pakenham.starcommunity.com.au/gazette/2016-11-21/ahmadiyya-insight-into-islam/ 21 November 2016 10:02 AM Guests having lunch with members of the community. THE Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Victoria hosted 25 Cardinia Shire residents at its Bait-ul Salam (House of Peace) mosque in Langwarrin on Saturday 19 November. The tour, which was organised by the Cardinia Interfaith Network, aims to […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 24, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

Turkish-Cypriots blame Greek side for failed talks

ANADOLU AGENCY NICOSIA The president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus blamed the Greek side for the failure of reunification talks to find a solution on the decades old divided Mediterranean island. Turkish Cypriot President Mustafa Akıncı said talks in Mont Pelerin, Switzerland, were deadlocked due to the Greek […]

By Zubair Khan on November 23, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

‘Does anyone understand why Merkel wants to run again?’

Source: The Local Many Germans may support Chancellor Angela Merkel, but few voiced open enthusiasm when she declared she wants to stay in power – and commentators are asking whether she will offer fresh ideas or is a leader past her zenith. More:

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 23, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

European MPs call for end to EU membership talks with Turkey amid post-coup crackdown

The leaders of the European Parliament’s two largest groups have called for the European Union to halt membership talks with Turkey because of its post-coup purges. Key points: Leaders say human rights, democracy are non-negotiable to be part of EU The EU has promised to speed up talks in exchange […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 23, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Half a million struck by poverty in Switzerland

POVERTY CONFERENCE NOV 22, 2016 – Making ends meet can be hard in an expensive country (Keystone) Although Switzerland has a reputation for being exceptionally wealthy, more than half a million people in the country are affected by poverty. A national conference to try and stop the number growing took […]

By Zubair Khan on November 22, 2016 ( 2 Comments )

A Great Day: Ahmadiyya and Humanity First Croatia

By: Zubair Khan. Pictures: Basil Ahmad Bhatti It was a great day for Ahmadiyya and Humanity First Croatia. In a festive ceremony, eyeglasses were handed over to children who are patients cum students in Special Hospital/School located in city part of Golijak Zagreb-Croatia. Mr Davor Bernardic, member of Croatian National […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 22, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

MUSLIM SICILY PART 1: THE RISE AND FALL OF ISLAM IN ITALY

Regarding the topic of Islam on the European continent, the focus is usually exclusively on the period of Muslim Spain, al-Andalus, that lasted from 711 to 1492 (with a Muslim minority population that remained until 1609) and the Ottoman Empire, which crossed from Anatolia into Southeastern Europe in the early […]

By Zubair Khan on November 20, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

Merkel expected to announce bid for fourth term Sunday

Source: The Local German Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected to announce her bid for re-election on Sunday in a move likely to be welcomed in many capitals as a sign of stability following shock poll triumphs for Brexit and Donald Trump. More:

By Zubair Khan on November 18, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

EU leaders meet in Berlin to seek answers on Trump

Source: The Local Trump’s election upset has rattled European nerves, as he appeared to call into question a near 70-year-old security shield for US allies under NATO, and vowed to withdraw from hard-fought deals on the climate and Iran’s nuclear programme. His friendly disposition towards Russian President Vladimir Putin also raised […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 18, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Workers paid minimum for Swiss army boots

Swiss soldiers are wearing boots made in Romania. Photo: AFP/Fabrice Coffrini Workers paid minimum for Swiss army boots Published: 18 Nov 2016 09:18 GMT+01:00 The Swiss army is manufacturing boots for its soldiers in Romania at the cost of just two francs an hour, according to a television report. According […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 18, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

A Danish photographer has captured the effect of anti-immigration politics in one image

Posted a day ago by Narjas Zatat in discover Since Donald Trump announced his intention to run in the presidential race, and his subsequent victory, there has been a notable […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 18, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

FIBA allows player to wear hijab on court

Source: The Daily Sabah The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) gave permission Thursday for a female Muslim basketball player to wear her headscarf while playing. The federation announced that 18-year-old Noha […]

By Zubair Khan on November 17, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Six crucial insights from first survey of Germany’s refugees

Source: The Local The study released on Tuesday was conducted by government agencies and research institutes, and surveyed more than 2,300 adult refugees who arrived in Germany between 2013 and early 2016.The participants were asked about their experiences during their flight from their home countries, with 15 percent of women and 4 […]

By Zubair Khan on November 17, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Shop owner convicted for ‘no refugees, no dogs’ sign

Source: The Local The sign was posted by a 54-year-old man in his shop in Selb, Bavaria, stating “Asylanten müssen draussen bleiben” (refugees must stay outside) along with a picture of a muzzled dog. The sign was posted by a 54-year-old man in his shop in Selb, Bavaria, stating “Asylanten […]

By Zubair Khan on November 17, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

German restaurant expels Muslim woman over Veil row

Source: RT A restaurant manager in Bielefeld, Northern Germany expelled a woman in a full burqa from his Seekrug restaurant which inflicted a media storm. Since then Christian Schulz, the restaurant manager was flooded with comments on his Facebook page that either declared the support for his action or labelled […]

By Zubair Khan on November 17, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

British Muslims urge UK to declare Ahmadis ‘non-Muslim’

Source: RT British Muslim leaders have called on Britain to declare Ahmadis ‘non-Muslim’, the sentiments were expressed at an event held in Luton.The event which took place at Jamia Islamia Ghosia was attended by Imams, Councillors, and Muslim community leaders from across Britain . The speakers urged the British Government […]

By Zubair Khan on November 17, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Refugees more democratic than Germans, survey shows

Source: The Local The study released on Tuesday was conducted by government agencies and research institutes, and surveyed more than 2,300 adult refugees who arrived in Germany between 2013 and early 2016. The report noted that refugees showed a “high degree of agreement with fundamental democratic values”, and in some […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 17, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

Probe opened into suspected Swiss-based Islamic extremists

“READ!” NOV 15, 2016 – 16:17 German police officers carry seized evidence during an anti-terrorism raid in Berlin on November 15 (Keystone) Switzerland has opened criminal proceedings against several people suspected of links to terrorist organisations, after morning raids at hundreds of homes in Germany. The investigations have been opened […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 17, 2016 ( 2 Comments )

Turkey’s Erdogan could govern until 2029 under plans to change constitution

Reuters International NOV 16, 2016 – 12:46 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during his meeting with mukhtars at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 19, 2016. Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS (reuters_tickers) By Ercan Gurses and Orhan Coskun ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan could govern Turkey […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 17, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

US ambassador to leave on presidential inauguration day

HASTY EXIT NOV 16, 2016 – LeVine hosted an all-night election watching party in the capital Bern on November 9 (Keystone) The US ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Suzan G. LeVine, has announced that she will be leaving Switzerland for America on the same day the new US president will […]

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Europe and Australia

Australia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Victoria host Interfaith meet with Cardinia Shire residents at Bait-ul Salam mosque

Turkish-Cypriots blame Greek side for failed talks

‘Does anyone understand why Merkel wants to run again?’

European MPs call for end to EU membership talks with Turkey amid post-coup crackdown

Half a million struck by poverty in Switzerland

A Great Day: Ahmadiyya and Humanity First Croatia

MUSLIM SICILY PART 1: THE RISE AND FALL OF ISLAM IN ITALY

Merkel expected to announce bid for fourth term Sunday

EU leaders meet in Berlin to seek answers on Trump

Workers paid minimum for Swiss army boots

A Danish photographer has captured the effect of anti-immigration politics in one image

FIBA allows player to wear hijab on court

Six crucial insights from first survey of Germany’s refugees

Shop owner convicted for ‘no refugees, no dogs’ sign

German restaurant expels Muslim woman over Veil row

British Muslims urge UK to declare Ahmadis ‘non-Muslim’

Refugees more democratic than Germans, survey shows

Probe opened into suspected Swiss-based Islamic extremists

Turkey’s Erdogan could govern until 2029 under plans to change constitution

US ambassador to leave on presidential inauguration day