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Sharp rise in Islamophobic acts in France in early 2025, antisemitism remains high

France has witnessed a concerning surge in Islamophobic acts during the first five months of 2025, with an increase of 75% compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Interior Ministry, the number of personal assaults has more than tripled, highlighting growing tensions and concerns among Muslim......

Brits in Spain struggle with appointment chaos for residency renewals

Renewing the Brexit TIE: A growing challenge Five years after Spain introduced the non-EU residency card for UK nationals—known as the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE)—thousands of Britons are now facing significant hurdles renewing their temporary cards. The process, reliant on......

Anti-Muslim incidents in France surge by 75% as attacks on individuals triple

Anti-Muslim acts in France have escalated sharply, with a 75% increase recorded in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the French Interior Ministry. Violence against individuals has risen alarmingly, with attacks tripling over the past year, raising serious......

Spain's interior ministry warns of power outages: urgent need for backup systems

The Ministry of the Interior has raised alarms regarding the necessity of installing independent batteries in uninterrupted power supply systems. This warning, articulated in a report dated April 8, surfaced just weeks prior to a significant blackout that affected large portions of Spain. The document......

Understanding the Spanish residency breaches that can incur significant fines

Spain's Interior Ministry has outlined a range of offences related to residency that can result in fines ranging from €500 for minor infractions to €10,000 for serious breaches, including failure to report a change of address and fraudulent paperwork. For many foreigners, particularly......

Sectarian clashes leave 13 dead near Damascus amid rising tensions

Syrian authorities have launched an investigation into deadly sectarian violence that claimed the lives of 13 people in Jaramana, a town near Damascus predominantly inhabited by members of the Druze minority. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry vowed to identify and prosecute those......

Moroccan nationals lead French residence permit recipients with steady growth in 2024

Nearly 37,000 Moroccan citizens received first-time French residence permits in 2024, maintaining their position as the largest recipient group with a 0.4% increase from 2023. Algerians followed with 32,003 permits, succeeded by Tunisians, Chinese, and U.S. citizens. The French Interior Ministry reports......

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Victorious in Surprising Iranian Presidential Election

In a surprising upset, reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has been elected as Iran's new president, defeating his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili. The election result marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the Islamic Republic. Pezeshkian, a 71-year-old heart surgeon......

Iran Braces for Tight Presidential Runoff Race

Iran's snap presidential election appears headed for a high-stakes runoff next week as reformist-backed Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili emerged as frontrunners, failing to secure an outright majority in the initial round. The latest tallies from the Interior Ministry's election headquarters......