The lack of teachers blocks Islamic religion classes in the schools of Álava

14 June 2012 Álava has yet to achieve the formation of an Islamic religion class even though there is an increasing demand from prospective students. Schools in the region do not have teachers for this course, a question that the Islamic community blames the Basque Government for, since they have high requisites for the admission…

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Neighbors ask judge in Bilbao to stop construction of mosque

21 May 12 The neighbors of Bilbao La Vieja following their battle against the local Mosque construction permits have now called for a precautionary measure to suspend these works. The City Council, in the other hand has granted permission to the Alforkan Mosque to take over 605 square meters and build there an oratory for…

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Azkuna adverts that opening Praying Centers without a permit could damage the coexistence

08 May 2012 The mayor of Bilbao, Inaki Azkuna has adverted the Basque Government that the Law of the Praying Centers (allows religious groups under the number of 300 people to be able to edify their own Praying Center without the City Hall permission) will generate more security and integration problems. Also Javier Maroto, Vice-President…

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One in four Basque citizens reject the idea of a mosque in their neighborhood

Most people show attitudes of respect and tolerance towards those who profess a religion other than Catholicism, but a significant part of the Basques held prejudices towards other faiths, including Islam. A survey by the Executive Basque Government executed in February with 1,400 interviews has come to confirm this impression. One of the main conclusions…

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The Basque Government informs the Islamic community about the drafting of a new religious freedom law

July 14, 2011 Last Thursday a meeting between the Regional Counselor for Justice of the Basque Government, Idoia Mendia, and members of UCIPV (Islamic Communities Union of the Basque Country) was held. In this meeting, the Regional Counselor informed  the members of UCIPV about a bill of religious freedom that the Basque Government is preparing…

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