Netherlands: Gays try to exploit minors, get extorted by Moroccans The minors who extorted money from gays in the area of Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands, apparently did so to dozens of victims. Five victims lodged complaints by the police, but according to the local branch of the gay interest organization COC, many of the victims don’t dare go to the police
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Basel: Parents fined for missed swimming lessons Via SwissInfo : Several Muslim families have been fined for keeping their children out of mandatory school swimming lessons, the first time such a punishment has been handed down. Education authorities in canton Basel-City said on Thursday that seven children from five families had missed the lessons
UK: Surge in tax-funded ‘virginity repair’ operations Via Daily Mail : An increasing number of women are having controversial ‘virginity repair’ operations on the NHS before they get married. In the last five years, 116 hymen repair operations have been undertaken at the tax payer’s expense.
Switzerland: Swiss People’s Party surveys Swiss on foreigner policy Via WRS : Should Switzerland abandon or renegotiate the Free Movement of People accord with the EU? Should long term unemployed foreigners be sent home? Should foreigners who commit serious crimes be automatically deported
France: The threats facing Jews A few months ago I wrote an opinion article about the threats to Jews and Judaism in Europe today.
Germany: Soccer authorities get ruling on Ramadan fasting Via AP : A Muslim group and German soccer authorities said Wednesday they have determined that professional Muslim players may break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
UK: Healthy heart training for imams Via Manchester Evening News : The British Heart Foundation and QUIT are working together to encourage the Muslim community to stop smoking and lead a healthier lifestyle this Ramadan. Statistics suggest that South Asians in the UK are 50 per cent more likely to die from heart disease than those in the general population . This article was prepared by the Islam in Europe blog – islamineurope.blogspot.com As part of the Ramadan campaign, the BHF will be training 300 imams in major cities across the UK.
Austria: Cracking down on benefits abuse by asylum seekers Via Deutsche Welle : Austria is cracking down on illegal immigrants and asylum seekers thought to be illegally claiming benefits. Interior Minister Maria Fekter says 500 police officers will be given the task of tracking down those accused of ripping off the state. The officers are also to receive special training in dealing with foreigners and are to conduct nighttime raids on refugee centers and buildings housing asylum seekers
France: Race bias claim at holiday venues Via The Connexion : AN UNDERCOVER operation by an anti-racism group has exposed racism at some bars and clubs on campsites in the south of France. SOS Racisme found two campsites and three clubs in the Alpes-Maritimes, out of a total of around 20 establishments tested, turned away ethnic minorities before allowing whites inside.