Archive for August, 2013

France: A “Secularism Charter” in Every School
By August 30, 2013 Read More →

France: A “Secularism Charter” in Every School

The French government has announced a plan to post a “secularism charter” in all public schools in France by the end of September.

Posted in: France, Islam in Europe
Britain: Muslim TV Hate Preachers “Inciting Murder”
By August 26, 2013 Read More →

Britain: Muslim TV Hate Preachers “Inciting Murder”

An Islamic television channel has been hit with a hefty fine after a Muslim hate preacher told viewers, live on air, that it was the duty of all Muslims to murder anyone who shows disrespect for the Prophet Mohammed.

Posted in: Britain, Islam in Europe
Spain’s New “Fornicators”
By August 20, 2013 Read More →

Spain’s New “Fornicators”

Public prosecutors in Spain have dropped charges of “advocating gender violence” against a Muslim cleric who said in a sermon that women who wear jeans or apply perfume are “fornicators.”

Posted in: Islam in Europe, Spain, Spain
Denmark Bans Meatballs to Accommodate Muslims
By August 16, 2013 Read More →

Denmark Bans Meatballs to Accommodate Muslims

One of the largest hospitals in Denmark has admitted to serving only halal beef — meat that is slaughtered in accordance with strict Islamic guidelines — to all of its patients regardless of whether or not they are Muslim.

Posted in: Denmark, Islam in Europe
Islam Conquering European Higher Education
By August 13, 2013 Read More →

Islam Conquering European Higher Education

The Catholic University of Leuven, the oldest university in Belgium and one that has been a major contributor to the development of Roman Catholic theology for more than 500 years, will offer a degree in Islamic theology beginning in 2014.

Europe: Ramadan 2013 Wrap-Up
By August 8, 2013 Read More →

Europe: Ramadan 2013 Wrap-Up

Ramadan was a major topic for public discussion and the month-long holiday received heavy press coverage from print and broadcast media in all parts of Europe, a reflection of the rising influence of Islam across the continent.

Britain: Muslim Prison Population Up 200%
By August 2, 2013 Read More →

Britain: Muslim Prison Population Up 200%

The number of Muslim convicts in British prisons has surpassed the 11,000 mark for the first time, according to data included in a new report produced by the British Parliament.