Posts Tagged: Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs
Turkey Set to Boost Diyanet Budget by Over 30% as Religious Agency Expands Influence Abroad
Turkey's government is expected to allocate almost $5 billion to its controversial Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) next year, marking a substantial budget increase that has...
Germany’s Main Mosque Network Under Fire Over Speakers Accused of Antisemitic Incitement
Germany's main mosque association is facing growing controversy over speakers scheduled for its Cultural Days, a public program of community events, as experts warn of...
German Lawmakers, Jewish Leaders Push for Mandatory Imam Certification Amid Rising Antisemitism
German lawmakers and the country's Jewish community are calling for a mandatory certification process for all imams amid a surging wave of antisemitism, including multiple...
Germany Presses Main Mosque Network to Distance Itself From Erdogan Ally Over Antisemitism
Amid a rising wave of anti-Jewish hate crimes, the German government is pressing the country's main mosque association over its close ties to Turkish President...
German Jewish Community Head Calls for Closer Ties With Independent Muslim Groups
A leader of Germany's Jewish community said in a Thursday interview that he hopes to foster closer cooperation between Jews and Muslim groups, provided those...
Erdogan-Gulen Power Struggle Divides European Turks
On the night of July 15, members of the Turkish military stormed the state-run TRT news agency in Ankara and forced an anchorwoman to read...
