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Government & Politics

Europe turning blind eye to Hamas and Hezbollah networks in its territory, experts say Analysts say terror groups operate largely unchecked, running charities, lobbying public opinion and recruiting supporters — and the legal means to stop them are scant

April 12, 2024   

(Times of Israel) A stash of weapons was found hidden under a pine tree in southern Bulgaria last week. The arms were linked to four suspected Hamas members arrested in Germany and the Netherlands in December on suspicion of preparing an attack […]

Arts & Entertainment

Danish gallery set to auction off controversial Muhammad drawings The satirical drawings infuriated the Muslim world and pushed Denmark to the forefront of the discussion on freedom of expression.

February 20, 2024   

(Courthouse News) Original satirical drawings and sketches of the Prophet Muhammad that threw Denmark into a diplomatic crisis in the 2000s are now set for sale. On Tuesday, gallery KW ICONS auctioned 21 creations by cartoonist Kurt Westergaard including his controversial drawing […]

Government & Politics

Israel says it uncovered Hamas terror network planning attacks in Europe Mossad and Shin Bet release details on group’s attempts to attack Jewish and Israeli targets, say slain Hamas leaders in Lebanon helmed the efforts

January 13, 2024   

(Times of Israel) Hamas runs a network of operatives in Europe commanded by terror leaders in Lebanon, Israel said Saturday as its intelligence agencies released new details on the Gaza-based organization’s attempts to attack Israeli and Jewish targets abroad. Most of the […]

Demonstrations

Denmark’s Quran-burning ban draws sharp criticism Denmark now bows to the demands of dictatorial Middle Eastern regimes, Danish People’s Party MP Mikkel Bjørn Sørensen said.

December 11, 2023   

(European Conservative) The decision taken by the left-liberal majority in the Danish parliament, the Folketing, late last week to ban public Quran burning has garnered sharp criticism from both domestic politicians and political leaders in neighboring Scandinavian countries, with many arguing the […]

Government & Politics

Foreign fighter loses bid to prove he worked for Danish intelligence services Ahmed Samsam hoped to reopen his case after he was found guilty of joining the Islamic State group in Syria. He said he was working as an agent for Denmark's spy services, but today the Danish Eastern High Court declined to take up his case.

November 8, 2023   

(Courthouse News) One of Denmark’s most spectacular spy court cases came to a preliminary end Wednesday, as the Eastern High Court declined to take up Ahmed Samsam’s lawsuit against the Danish domestic and foreign intelligence services. Samsam, convicted of being an Islamic […]

Demonstrations

Danish opposition parties ask MPs to ensure parliament attendance to reject bill banning Quran burning Government's bill expected to be moved for voting during current parliamentary session, which begins after autumn recess

October 3, 2023   

(Anadolu) Five Danish opposition parties announced on Tuesday that they will mobilize as many of their MPs as possible to oppose the government’s bill to criminalize defaming religious symbols, including the Muslim holy book, Quran. The bill is expected to be moved […]

Demonstrations

Swedish premier says he ‘respects’ Denmark’s plan to criminalize desecration of Quran Sweden would have to amend Constitution should it choose to follow Denmark's move, says Ulf Kristersson

August 25, 2023   

(Anadolu) The Swedish prime minister on Friday voiced respect for Denmark’s step toward criminalizing the public desecration of religious scriptures. “I have great respect for what Denmark is doing,” Ulf Kristersson said in a news conference, according to local media. He added […]

Demonstrations

Attacks on Quran continue in Denmark Anti-Islamic group Danske Patrioter burns Quran under police protection in front of embassies, mosque in Copenhagen

August 11, 2023   

(Anadolu) Attacks on the Muslim holy book, the Quran, continued on Friday by Danish anti-Islamic and ultranationalist group “Danske Patrioter” (Danish Patriots) despite wide-ranging condemnation. Members of the group burned copies of the Quran in front of the Pakistani, Algerian, Indonesian, and […]

Demonstrations

EU to continue talks with Organization of Islamic Cooperation after Quran burnings Incidents in Denmark, Sweden considered 'irresponsible acts' of individuals 'not EU policy,' says EU foreign affairs spokesman

August 8, 2023   

(Anadolu) The European Union will continue talks with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to “promote tolerance and mutual respect” after a series of recent Quran burnings in northern countries of the bloc, an official said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters at […]

Demonstrations

Danish ultranationalists continue to desecrate Quran for 4th straight day Danske Patrioter members burn Quran in front of Turkish Embassy in Copenhagen

August 3, 2023   

(Anadolu) Members of the ultranationalist group Danske Patrioter, or Danish Patriots, continued Thursday to desecrate Islam’s holy book, for a fourth [straight] day in Copenhagen. The group burned the Quran in front of the Turkish, Iraqi, Egyptian, Saudi Arabian and Iranian embassies […]

Demonstrations

Danish ultranationalists continue to desecrate Quran, burning holy book for 3rd day in a row Despite worldwide condemnation, members of Danske Patrioter burn copy of Quran in front of Turkish Embassy in Copenhagen

August 2, 2023   

(Anadolu) Members of the ultranationalist group known as Danske Patrioter (Danish Patriots) continued the desecration of Muslims’ holy book, the Quran, for the third consecutive day on Wednesday in Denmark’s capital Copenhagen, as they burned a copy of the Quran in front […]