22 August 2013 The General Director of Religious Affairs of the Generalitat, Enric Vendrell, admitted that the regulation of the burqa in public spaces has generated "alarm" in the Muslim community living in Catalonia. Vendrell promises dialogue and mediation to approach this question and recognizes that the use of the burqa is residual in Catalonia. He also highlighted that … [Read more...] about Catalonia admits that the regulation of the burqa causes alarm in Muslim groups
Spanish Supreme Court
Spain acquits 14 accused Islamists
The Spanish Supreme Court overturned convictions against 15 of the 20 men accused of forming an Islamist group plotting to blow up Madrid’s High Court. The ruling found "non-existent the crime of conspiracy to commit a deadly terrorist attack." Convictions for five of the men were upheld. Thirty suspects were originally arrested four years ago, most of whom were from Algeria … [Read more...] about Spain acquits 14 accused Islamists