religion
Barcelonistan
As 29 people of mainly Moroccan origin go on trial in Madrid for the March 11 bombings of 2004, life for Barcelona's Muslim community ticks on
religion, barcelona, 11m, southern eu, islamic terrorism, discrimination, western eu
From imam to businessman
Sausages without pork - a Turkish businessman tries conquering the EU
religion, food, bulgaria, internal market, shumen, central and eastern europe, turkey
Erri de Luca, Neapolitan, generation '68
Winner of the 2002 Prix Fémina for Foreign Writers for his splendid Montedidio – written in 'very Neapolitan Italian' – Erri de Luca reflects on Europe, the Mediterranean and the passing of generations
religion, corruption, nato, paris, communism, left-wing, naples
Poland: 'socialise bellies'
Stop debate on the protection of life 'from the beginning,' say the staunch Catholic right-wing, as they announce an amendment of article 38 in the Polish constitution
religion, feminism, ageing society, health, human rights, poland, lobby
Abortion: pro-life tide
Anti-abortion associations are ‘lobbies’ in many countries, with their demands being heard all over Europe. Conservative, traditional values come first
religion, right-wing, portugal, tourism, poland, lobby, abortion
Milli Görüs: wolves in sheep’s clothing
The Islamic Association of Milli Görüs is Europe's largest 'radical' Islamic religious association, monitored by the Office of the Protection of the Constitution
religion, cologne, netherlands, discrimination, turkey, germany, immigration
Vatican: keeping the faith
The Vatican – city within a city – and the Roman Diocese, which together govern the 338 parishes, 247 colleges and 558 Catholic secondary education institutions, condition life in the Italian capital
religion, architecture, rome, western eu, vatican, cities, italy
New Munich synagogue opens after neo-Nazi scare
On November 9, the new Central Synagogue in Munich will be inaugurated. But how integrated is the town's Jewish community?
religion, munich, neo-nazis, right wing extremism, germany, society
US congress candidates jump on holy bandwagon
On Nov 7, Americans will elect their new representatives. In the US and in Europe, politicians smear, heckle and taunt each other on religious issues
religion, america, united states, vatican, elections, politics, society
Muslim matchmakers go online
Muslims turn to online matchmaking to find perfect spouse
religion, lifestyle, love, psychology, sex, culture, immigration
Bosnia: elections in a divided country
A new parliament has been elected in Bosnia, but the conflict between Croats, Muslims and Serbs is far from over
religion, ratko mladić, war, croatia, bosnia and herzegovina, regions, politics
The pope bars Europe’s door to Mohammed
Benedict XVI speech in Regensburg set forward a Christian vision of Europe which excludes Turkey
Education and Islam: keeping the faith
Are state faith schools a viable solution to integration problems in Europe?
religion, integration, youth, islamic terrorism, nationalism, education system, united kingdom
Mónika Miczura, a 21st century gypsy
As the owner of one of the most beautiful modern-day Romany voices, Mónika Miczura, 37, affirms her musical freedom, reclaims her own traditional instincts and modernity, and turns her back on the standard clichés of gypsy folklore.
religion, mónika miczura, music, travel, brunch, nationalism, traditions
Jesus Christ, king of burgers
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, July de 2006.
religion, santa cruz de tenerife, photo, development, consumers, photography, consumption society
The times are a chang(el)ing
For centuries, stories of changelings have circulated in Europe. What could explain the similarity of these tales of human babies being snatched, and being replaced by changelings – elven babies with unquenchable appetites?
religion, identity, violence, family, education system, traditions, faith
Hungary: The legislative elections in a nutshell
The leading left-wing coalition party and their conservative opposition are neck and neck in Hungary after the first round of the general elections on April 9. This tight vote has come after a series of original electoral campaigns from the Hungarian parties
religion, fidesz, viktor orbán, hungary, elections, politics
Muhammad cartoons: humour or hate?
This week freedom of expression has taken up an inordinate amount of column inches in the European press. But where do the boundaries lie between freedom of expression and causing offence?
religion, satire, world affairs, denmark, journalism, europe, islamophobia
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