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Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO membership bill
The General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (GNTA) adopted a draft law approving the ratification of the protocol on Sweden's accession to NATO. 287 out of 346 deputies voted to ratify the protocol on Sweden's accession to NATO.
Read more...24.01.2024 07:10Sweden deports organizer of Koran-burning protests
A Swedish migration court has ruled to deport Iraqi extremist Salwan Momika, who repeatedly lit the Koran in protest under police protection. Momika's residence permit, which expires on April 16, 2024, will not be renewed.
Read more...08.02.2024 15:05It became known that the Iraqi who burned the Koran did not die in Norway and will be deported back to Sweden
It became known that Salvan Momika, who burned the Koran in Sweden, did not die in Norway and was deported to Sweden without asylum.
Read more...05.04.2024 07:44Le Monde - About the increase in attacks on Muslims in Sweden
The number of crimes against Muslims and Islam is increasing in Sweden. Such incidents are widespread across the country, ranging from attacks on mosques and abuse of hijab-wearing women to anti-Islamic language at work or in the community. "Unfortunately, we are used to such things," says Mirza Babović (66), a member of the Bosnian Islamic Association. He recalled instances where anti-Islamic symbols were painted on the old prayer hall, pig remains were dumped on the construction site, and windows were broken.
Read more...05.07.2024 08:20In Sweden, a Muslim employee was fired for not shaking hands with a woman
A Muslim employee who joined the municipality of Herrid in Sweden was fired on the first day of work. The reason for this was that the women he met refused to hold their outstretched hands in accordance with the rules of Islam. A Muslim employee filed a complaint against the administration to the Ombudsman. The application is being processed.
Read more...19.08.2024 09:10Sweden wants to pay migrants up to 34 thousand dollars to leave
The Swedish government plans to pay up to $34,000 to migrants who voluntarily leave the country. Other European countries are also offering grants for migrants to return home. For example, Denmark pays more than $15,000 per person, Norway about $1,400, France $2,800 and Germany $2,000.
Read more...13.09.2024 16:10Sweden: Iran Behind 2023 Hack Calling for Revenge on Koran Burners
In Sweden, in the summer of 2023, after the Quran was burned several times in protest, more than 15,000 people were sent SMS messages urging them to take revenge on those who set fire to the Quran. The country's government announced that Iran was behind this hacking attack.
Read more...24.09.2024 14:58A trial has begun in Sweden against a person who burned the Holy Quran
Rasmus Paludan, a far-right politician and leader of the "Hard Course" party, who burned the Koran several times in 2022 and 2023, is on trial on charges of inciting ethnic hatred and insult. Fearing for his safety, he is attending the trial remotely. His whereabouts are kept a secret.
Read more...15.10.2024 15:29