Figures by the statistics agency of the European Union, known as Eurostat, show that the export of Iran’s pistachio to EU countries has surged past €92 million in 2023. Eurostat figures suggested that Iranian pistachio exports to EU states had decreased by 17% YOY in value and reached €92 million …
Read More »Unbearable human tragedy unfolding in Gaza: ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned an unbearable human tragedy is unfolding across Gaza. In a statement released on Monday, the ICRC said Israeli strikes targeting heavily populated urban areas including around hospitals endanger the lives of the most vulnerable people. The ICRC is gravely concerned …
Read More »Iran Issues Statement on Termination of Sanctions
Eight years after the adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran released a statement on the termination of certain provisions of the UNSCR 2231, including restrictions on the country’s ballistic missile technologies. The JCPOA is an agreement reached in 2015 between …
Read More »Thousands of Doctors Protest Across Germany
Thousand of doctors at municipal hospitals across Germany have staged a nationwide strike action demanding better pay and working conditions amid persisting price increases in consumer goods. The work stoppage was called by Germany’s trade union for physicians, Marburger Bund, which has demanded retroactive compensation for the high inflation as …
Read More »Germany: Poorer families hit hardest by inflation
Poorer families in Germany were hit the hardest by inflation in December, at 9.8%, while single people with very high incomes got off relatively easy with 7.1%. The figures come from the monthly inflation monitor published by the Hans Bockler Foundation’s Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK), based in Dusseldorf. According to …
Read More »[Photos] Cologne Central Mosque in Germany
The mosque is designed in neo-Ottoman architectural style, with glass walls, two minarets and a dome. It can host more than 2,000 worshipers.
Read More »World Cup 2022: Top Muslim players to watch (9)
World Cup 2022, one of the biggest events in the world, is set to launch within a few days in Qatar. A lot of Muslim players will be representing their countries in this year’s tournament. Antonio Rudiger, Germany Germany manager Hansi Flick has named his squad for the upcoming FIFA …
Read More »Study: Islamophobia widespread in Germany
Islamophobia is widespread in Germany, according to a recent study conducted by the Expert Council on Integration and Migration (SVR). Nearly 48% of respondents said they believe “Islam is not compatible with the German society,” while 29% suggested restricting practice of Islam in the country. “Negative attitudes towards Islam are …
Read More »Study: Women with headscarves face discrimination in Germany, Netherlands & Spain
Women with headscarves face more discrimination than others when applying for jobs in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, revealed a survey conducted by researchers from the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Utrecht University in the Netherlands, Oxford University in the UK, and the German Center for Integration and Migration Research conducted …
Read More »Iran Defends ‘Decisive’ Response to IAEA Resolution
Iran on Monday stood by its “decisive and appropriate” response to a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against the Islamic Republic after the agency’s director paid a controversial visit to Occupied Palestine. Speaking at a weekly news conference, Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the resolution …
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