What is Germany's Islam conference and why is it controversial?
A two-day conference focussed on Germany's Muslim community is being held in Berlin - but this year there are some notable absences. Here's what you need to know about the event and why Islamic groups say they've been sidelined.
Co-leader quits Germany's far-right AfD party
The co-leader of Germany's anti-immigrant AfD party, Joerg Meuthen, announced Friday he was quitting the party, accusing it of drifting too far to the right and displaying "totalitarian" leanings.
Attacks against Muslims and mosques in Germany decreasing
A new study shows a drop in âhate crimeâ incidents in Germany against Muslims and mosques in 2018.
Iran-born AfD politician investigated over Islamophobia accusations
Prosecutors in the southwest German city of SaarbrĂźcken are investigating an Iran-born AfD politician over accusations that she made Islamophobic statements.
Police investigate after mosque door is bricked shut
Unknown people have bricked up the entrance to a mosque in northeastern Germany and stuck racist flyers to their masonry work.
Muslim woman brutally attacked in northern Germany
A man is under investigation for assault after he allegedly beat a Muslim woman over the weekend in the northern city of Kiel.
Bavarian conservatives want national burqa ban
The conservative Christian Social Union (CSU), ruling party in Bavaria, want to pass a new law making it illegal for anyone to wear a burqa in Germany.