No going back: quarter of Ukrainian refugees want to settle abroad permanently
A survey by the German ifo institute has shown that the longer the war in Ukraine lasts, the fewer Ukrainian refugees plan to return to their homeland.
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Afghan asylum seekers in Germany make sneaky visits home, broadcaster says
Some Afghans have admitted to the media outlet that they travelled from all over Europe to their homeland, some referring to the ruling Taliban as “nice".
Austrian Minister for the EU aims for Geneva Convention changes over ‘migration crisis’
Karoline Edtstadler, Austrian Minister for the EU and the Constitution, has said she wants to adapt the Geneva Convention to the Status of Refugees of 1951 to fight…
Finland plans to reject all asylum seekers that cross Russian border
The Finnish Government aims to pass a law to turn back all refugees who cross into the country from Russia.
Missing child migrant report lacks ‘alignment with reality’, Austria says
In a scathing conclusion, the Austrian interior ministry said "the complexity of the situation" highlighted the "need for a nuanced understanding" of the issue not…
German Liberals join growing chorus endorsing ‘Rwanda-style’ asylum procedures
The German Liberal Party (FDP) is promoting the idea of treating asylum applications in third countries outside Europe.
Overwhelmed by Syrian migrants, Cyprus suspends asylum applications
Authorities in Cyprus have announced the suspension of asylum applications from Syrians following a significant surge in arrivals in April.
Cyprus seeks EU help to curb surge of Syrian refugees from Lebanon
Cyprus appealed on Wednesday for vigorous action from the EU to stem a recent tide of mostly Syrian refugees arriving by sea via Lebanon, saying the island's reception…
Italy’s Lampedusa island sees sudden influx of migrants
More than 1,700 migrants came to the Italian island of Lampedusa by boat over the weekend of March 23.
More than 1.1 million asylum claims for EU in 2023
Europe received more than 1.1 million asylum claims in 2023, data published by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has shown.
Angry residents of France’s Mayotte island target aid workers for ‘helping migrants’
The island, located between Mozambique and Madagascar, has a large number of immigrants: perhaps as many as half its population of 300,000
Tanzania wants to send 200,000 refugees back home
Samia Suluhu, the President of Tanzania, says she wants to send the more than 200,000 refugees residing there back to their home countries.
German Christian Democrat advocates illegal-migrant relocation outside the EU
Jens Spahn, vice parliamentary leader of Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has called for all immigrants who enter the European Union in…
Terror fears rise as Germany green-lights arrival of first Gaza refugees
German politicians have warned of an increased risk of terrorism after the country's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock agreed to take in up to 320 refugees from…
Belgian plan to place asylum seekers in hospitals
The government is desperately seeking temporary shelter for 2,000 to 4,000 asylum seekers for the upcoming winter, amid a shortage of available accommodation.
Migrants reaching Spain’s Canary Islands near 32,000 this year
Nearly 32,000 migrants have reached Spain's Canary Islands on fragile boats from West Africa this year, passing a previous record posted in 2006, regional authorities…
Almost 1,500 African migrants arrive in Canary Islands
Record numbers of migrants have landed on the shores of the Canary Islands in the past few days. Local rescue services counted 1,492 arrivals.
Ireland pays Ukrainian refugees 30 times more than Belgium, report finds
Ireland pays Ukrainian refugees 30 times more each than Belgium does, according to a government report published recently.
‘You take them’: Egypt and Jordan against accepting Palestinian refugees
Despite vocal support for Palestine, there is strong opposition in Egypt and Jordan to the acceptance of refugees from the region.
Over 800,000 asylum claims made in Europe this year, leaked EC document shows
More than 800,000 asylum claims have been made in Europe so far this year, a leak from within the European Commission shows.
More than 70 per cent of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population flee the region
Armenian officials have claimed that 84,770 people have left Nagorno-Karabakh as of the morning of September 29, meaning that three in four residents now have fled…
Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijan asserts control of region
As many as 3,000 people have fled in recent days, with Armenian officials regularly warning that the minority population could face “ethnic cleansing”.
Migrants outnumber inhabitants on Lampedusa amid record arrivals
Lampedusa Mayor Filippo Mannino sounded the alarm on the spike in landings, with in excess of 2,500 people arriving in just a few hours.
EU asylum claims spike 28 per cent in first half of 2023
The European Union has seen a sharp rise in asylum claims being made in the first half of 2023, with total numbers up by 28 per cent compared to the same period…
Over 500,000 non-Ukrainian refugees now in France
France is now looking after more than 500,000 non-Ukrainian refugees, the country's Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA) announced…
UK Court of Appeal torpedoes Rwanda migrant plan
The British Court of Appeal has ruled against the UK Government, declaring its policy to deport migrants to Rwanda is illegal.
Racism against sub-Saharan Africans in Tunisia: An overlooked factor in the migrant crisis
Tunisians are protesting against migration from sub-Saharan Africa.
Greek boat disaster fuels migration debate
The tragic sinking of a boat packed with hundreds of people seeking refuge abroad has sparked riots and furious debate about migration throughout Europe.
Deaths on Middle East and North Africa migration routes skyrocket
Almost 3,800 people died on migration routes from the Middle East and North Africa in 2022, the highest number since 2017.
Nigeria helps repatriate nationals seeking to enter Europe from Libya
Nigeria has received 108 repatriated Nigerians from Libya as part of a concerted effort to reverse mass migration.