Articles by Timo Kirez

Academics & Education

Austrian Muslim body criticizes [integration] minister’s statement on headscarf as ‘disturbing’ 'We are deeply disturbed by a recent statement by Minister of Culture Claudia Plakolm on the Islamic headscarf,' says Islamic Religious Community in Austria

July 21, 2025   

(Anadolu) The Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGO) on Monday criticized Austrian [Integration] Minister Claudia Plakolm for her controversial statement on a headscarf, in which she called it a “sign of oppression.” In a press release, the IGGO said: “We are deeply […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

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   

(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 […]

Academics & Education

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   

(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 […]