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Demonstrations
French citizen tears copy of Quran in Greece’s Western Thrace Turkish minority, Greek authorities condemn provocative act
(Anadolu) A French citizen tore a copy of the Quran at a mosque in Greece’s Western Thrace, representatives of the region’s local Turkish minority said Thursday. Upon a complaint filed by locals who witnessed the provocative act in the Iskece (Xanthi) province’s […]
Government & Politics
Government backs Martyn’s Law airport security for venues
(BBC) Concert venues and sports stadiums could soon get airport-style checks after the government backed “Martyn’s Law” security measures. It follows a campaign by the mother of Manchester Arena bomb victim Martyn Hett, who died in the 2017 attack. Security Minister Brandon […]
Academics & Education
French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism
(Reuters) The French government’s decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right, but also criticism. France has enforced a ban on religious symbols […]