ISLAM: MARONI, NEW 'MOSQUE' EVERY 4/5 DAYS IN ITALY

ROME, DECEMBER 5 - There are two mosques in Italy which are just that: in Milan and in Rome. However, every 4/5 days a mosque is opened in the form of an Islamic cultural centre. So said in an interview Italy's Interior minister, Roberto Maroni. "Every four or five days, mosques are opened as cultural centres like the one in Macherio", he said, referring to the centre mentioned by the two Moroccan citizens arrested in Milan and accused of preparing attacks in Italy, "where there is prayer, teaching of the Koran and provision of food and drinks", even with public contributions, added the minister, drawing attention to the fact that the Milan centre is a not-for-profit organisation. Respecting the rules when opening such centres "goes for all Italians and all the more so for those who are not Italian", said Maroni, inviting councils and police to "make thorough checks".