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Türkiye condemns 'vile attack' on Quran, Turkish flag in Denmark

Turkish Foreign Ministry urges Danish authorities to take action against perpetrators of "hate crime".

Ramadan: How moon sighting sets the holy month in motion

As Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims, approaches, mosques are being cleaned, streets and houses are being decorated, and people are busy shopping.

Türkiye warns of action if Western consulate closures continue

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned the temporary closure of Western consulates in Istanbul over security threats, as the Turkish foreign ministry summons ambassadors.

Pakistan bans Wikipedia for hosting 'blasphemous content'

The online encyclopedia was blocked across Pakistan after repeated requests from Pakistani authorities for the removal of the content were met with no response.

Norway withdraws permission for Quran burning after Türkiye's warning

Turkish Foreign Ministry summons Norway's ambassador in Ankara over possible burning of Quran in Scandinavian country.

Anti-Muslim extremist Rasmus Paludan engaged in sex chats with minors

Audio recordings from the racist politician’s online conversations reveal he spoke to minors about disturbing and graphic sexual scenarios, such as a teacher sexually abusing a boy in front of his class.

'Stop provoking': Swedes voice concern over acts against Türkiye, Islam

Swedish citizens call out authorities for allowing the burning of the Quran, an act according to them that “clearly constitutes a hate crime".

Finland would not allow burning of Quran: police

Public burning or other desecration of book held sacred by religious community would be met with police intervention.

ECRI's racism report on Denmark back in spotlight amid attacks on Quran

The latest report by the Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission regrets to note that Muslims in Denmark are increasingly depicted, including by politicians of different political parties, as a threat to Danish values and culture.

Saudi, Kuwait call for EU action over repeated desecration of Quran

The call for action comes a day after Swedish-Danish extremist Rasmus Paludan, the leader of a far-right party, once again burned a copy of Islam's holy book Quran.

Far-right politician burns copies of Quran again in Denmark

Rasmus Paludan, known for his anti-Islam extremism, says he would burn the Quran every Friday until Sweden is included in the NATO alliance.

Türkiye warns of dangerous dimensions of religious intolerance in Europe

Türkiye issues a stern warning to European countries who disregard acts of sacrilege against Islam's holy book, the Quran, saying "such heinous acts" threaten the practice of peaceful coexistence.