Community leaders call for clarity and caution as concerns over stigmatization grow PARIS (MNTV) – The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has expressed alarm over what it describes as a climate of “constant suspicion” facing Muslim citizens in France. The concerns follow the publication of excerpts from a government-c...
Spain leads calls for sanctions on Israel as global talks push for a Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian aid MADRID (MNTV) – Spain’s Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, called for sanctions against Israel to end its ongoing genocide in Gaza, as European and Arab nations convened in Madrid to demand an immediate ceasefire. The meeting incl...
Journey of resilience inspires global Muslim community as Hajj season begins MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Anas Al-Razki, a 26-year-old cyclist from Belgium, achieved a remarkable feat by cycling nearly 4,500 kilometers to perform Hajj, fulfilling a dream he had cherished for years. Embarking on his journey during Ramadan, Al-Razki trave...
Muslim teachers face potential barriers as debate over headscarves and neutrality intensifies BRUSSELS (MNTV) – The Education Minister of Belgium’s French Community Government, Valérie Glatigny, has announced plans to propose a ban on teachers in public education wearing religious symbols, including hijab, the Muslim headscarf. The Frenc...
Move aims to combat prejudice and foster inclusivity amid a growing Muslim population PETERBOROUGH, UK (MNTV) – Peterborough City Council has adopted an Islamophobia statement to address discrimination against Muslim communities and promote inclusion. The decision follows a motion passed in June 2022, prompting council officers to draft...
KazanForum attracts participants from 103 countries, focusing on economic cooperation, cultural dialogue, and diplomacy between Russia and the Islamic world KAZAN, Tatarstan Republic (MNTV) – The 16th annual Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum took place in Kazan, capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, bringing together participants from a...
Record nine new Islamic primary schools approved in the Netherlands for 2026, reflecting growing demand AMSTERDAM (MNTV) – Nine new Islamic primary schools will open in the Netherlands next year, the highest number so far in one year, according to local media reports. The country is set to get at least 14 new primary schools […]
Switzerland boosts annual protection budget to support vulnerable minorities facing increased security risks GENEVA (MNTV) – Switzerland’s federal government announced a temporary increase in funding for minority protection, raising the budget from CHF 5 million to CHF 6 million annually for 2026 and 2027. The move aims to strengthen se...
Islamophobic stickers in Orléans and the murder of a Muslim man spark nationwide protests against rising hate in France ORLEANS, France (MNTV) – Islamophobic and neo-Nazi stickers were discovered this week in downtown Orléans, France, including at the University of Orléans campus. The stickers featured threatening slogans like “Mu...
A grassroots initiative empowers Muslim women in Leicester to combat loneliness through faith, fitness, and community LEICESTER (MNTV) – Under the morning sun in a Leicester park, a group of women gather around Ayesha Acharya for their weekly run. While it might look like any fitness group, these sessions are lifelines for women battlin...
