In Paris, a charity group linked to the far right is under fire for serving pork soup to the homeless. Critics say the government should ban the program as the choice of food discriminates against Muslims and Jews. Helen Seeney reports
The Halal Trend Is Unstoppable
The ritual slaughter of animals for religious reasons is basically permitted in Germany, although management of the practice is complicated and controversial. But the enormous potential of and demand for halal foodstuffs here in Germany is leading to an increase in production. Daniela Schröder has researched the issue
Industry watchers say that no other food market segment is growing as fast as halal; so now German businesses are gradually realizing that there is money to be made in this segment
Gehlenberg is a sleepy village in the south of Oldenburg-Land in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. It has just over 1,600 residents, there s a community center, church and war memorial, the local pub is called Paraplü , the restaurant Hüttenbernd . There are several crucifixes along the roadsides and a tiny chapel, the region is staunchly Catholic. But for three days a week in a factory hall on the outskirts of the village, it s the Prophet Moha