Switzerland plans £900 fine for anyone wearing niqab
Switzerland has proposed a £900 fine for anyone covering their face under a new law which criminalises the niqab.
The draft law was today sent...
UK and U.S vote against UN resolution calling for ban on Quran burnings
The UK, the U.S. and the European Union have voted against a United Nations resolution that condemns Quran burnings and calls on states to...
Tariq Ramadan cleared of rape and sexual coercion by Swiss court
The Muslim academic Tariq Ramadan has been cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a Swiss court.
The case against Mr Ramadan, who is a...
Swiss back vote to ban niqab
Voters in Switzerland have narrowly backed a proposal to ban full facial coverings in public places despite the presence of hardly any niqabis in the...
“Halal” butcher in Switzerland sold pork to Muslims for three years
A "halal" butcher has been taken to court after selling pork to Muslim customers for over three years.
According to Morocco World News, the Swiss...
Switzerland to hold referendum on face veil ban
Switzerland will hold a referendum on March 7 on whether to ban full facial coverings such as burqas and niqabs.
Under Switzerland’s system of direct democracy,...
‘Condemning Zionism is no crime’: Palestinian journalist deported from Switzerland
Respected Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah was arrested, jailed for two days and later deported while traveling to speak at an event in Switzerland.
Mr Abunimah,...
IKEA defends Muslim employee who was abused by customer
The Swedish furniture and decoration company IKEA has defended a Muslim employee after she was abused online by a customer.
The customer in Aubonne, Switzerland,...
Three people injured after shooting at Zurich Islamic centre
Three people have been injured following a shooting at an Islamic Centre in Switzerland yesterday.
Authorities have launched a manhunt as the gunman is reportedly...
Swiss politician calls for hijab ban on passport photos
A right-wing politician has called for the hijab to be banned from passport photos in Switzerland.
Walter Wobmann, who called for the hijab ban was...
