Timo Kirez

Austrian Muslims’ body demands clarification from state governor on anti-Islam remarks Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner called for 'measures in the fight against Islam' in interview on Sunday evening

January 6, 2025 Timo Kirez

(Anadolu) The president of the Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGO), Umit Vural, on Monday, demanded a correction from Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner of northeastern Lower Austria for her anti-Islam remarks. Mikl-Leitner had spoken out against new elections in Austria in an interview […]

Study on Muslim students in Austria draws criticism from Muslim associations Muslim Youth Austria (MJO) criticizes study for 'racist' nature and pre-fabricated results

May 11, 2023 Timo Kirez

(Anadolu) A study being conducted by the University of Vienna among Muslim students in Austria has drawn criticism from Muslim associations, according to a report in the Kurier on Thursday. The study, titled “Effects of Islamic Religious Education in Austria,” is surveying […]

Austrian court pays Muslim woman damages for headscarf discrimination Woman applied to be kindergarten teacher, was rejected because of her headscarf

April 17, 2023 Timo Kirez

(Anadolu) A Muslim woman who was pressured to remove her headscarf during the application process to become a kindergarten teacher and ultimately did not get the training position has been awarded €2,000 ($2,196) in damages in Austria. This decision was confirmed by […]

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