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Joy and fear of Berlin’s Syrians as they consider returning after fall of Assad
A million people fled civil war in Syria and built lives in Germany. As European governments encourage refugees to return, experts warn of the economic hole they may leave behind
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The electro club night serving Arab Berliners a dose of nostalgia — with a twist
Nour Nouralla founded Sahra to fill a gap in Berlin’s world-famous nightlife. But Germany’s cultural landscape remains hostile to Arab cultural events
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The three Dutch women fighting back against rising Islamophobia
Meld Islamofobie’s co-founder reflects on a decade in which the far right has moved from the fringes to Geert Wilders leading the Dutch coalition government
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Austrian Muslims fear deportation after far right wins vote on ‘remigration’ platform
The Freedom party may struggle to form a government despite its historic election victory, but Muslim leaders report fears that its policy pledge to deport people from migrant backgrounds may become law
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Why is the far right thriving in Thuringia?
In September, the east German state became the first to vote for anti-immigrant party the AfD. For the thousands of Muslim asylum seekers living there, safety is an ever-growing concern
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Legal ordeal just strengthened my resolve to speak out, says German pro-Palestine activist
Ava Moayeri is among nearly 3,000 people investigated by Berlin police on suspicion of crimes relating to pro-Palestine activism
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Far right eyes Austrian electoral success after historic win in Germany
Following AfD victory in east Germany, Austria’s Freedom Party — which proposes to ban political Islam — is polling at 30% ahead of general election
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Germany’s trans Muslim TikTok star
Talking openly about faith, family and her trans journey has made Berfin 'kurdischekween' an online hero for queer Muslims
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The Paris Olympics open in a polarised France
As millions descend on the French capital for the Games, campaigners warn that the host’s ban on its athletes competing in hijabs could damage the nation’s sporting — and social — health for generations
