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Spain’s far-right Vox party proposes restricting immigration from Muslim countries

SPAIN’S far-right party Vox has proposed a motion for debate in the Congress of Deputies that would see immigration from Muslim countries restricted. The speaker’s

19 Oct, 2023 @ 14:30

Lead·Politics

Left with nowhere to bury their dead, Madrid’s Muslim community turns to ombudsman for help

THE MUSLIM community of Madrid has turned to the ombudsman in a bid to be granted cemeteries where they can bury their dead. The so-called

13 Jun, 2023 @ 19:30

Lead·Madrid

Lamb slaughtered in public area with blood running through the street of Costa Blanca town as religious festival starts

ALMORADI police had to rush to the scene of a lamb slaughtering, as disgusted neighbours reported blood running from drains into their street. As the

1 Aug, 2020 @ 11:19

Costa Blanca·Lead

WATCH: Suspected ISIS terrorist led away by police as Costa del Sol Muslim leader condemns planned attack

“Islam is about peace and love, not terrorism"

15 Jan, 2019 @ 16:46

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

FAR-RIGHT: Vox agrees coalition deal in Spain’s Andalucia to end 36-year Socialist rule

It marks the first time a far-right party has had a role in Spanish regional government since Franco died in 1975

10 Jan, 2019 @ 11:32

Lead·Politics

Remains of ancient Arab city in southern Spain makes UNESCO World Heritage Sites list

The well-preserved 10th century Medina Azahara settlement in Cordoba was once the de facto capital of Muslim Spain

2 Jul, 2018 @ 12:23

Lead

Pregnant Muslim woman attacked in Barcelona

Woman and husband both assaulted

9 Sep, 2016 @ 09:37

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Other News

Muslim hate crimes in Spain increase tenfold

Experts blame recent terrorist attacks for the rise in anti-Islamic sentiment

14 Apr, 2016 @ 10:28

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Should we reinstate Jerez’s oldest mosque?

OP blogger Luke Andrews reports that last week students gave respect to their Muslim heritage, posing questions about its place in modern Spanish society

1 Mar, 2016 @ 23:19

Luke Andrews: Honest Jerez