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On World Refugee Day 68.5 million people remain uprooted

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Balkan countries meet to discuss how to avoid repeating the 2015 migra

A refguee holds a message at the Greek/Macedonian border

world news 07/06/2018

Angela Merkel calls for EU-wide asylum policy

German Chancellor says failure to implement joint system could threaten fundamental aspects of the European Union

Smart Regions 06/06/2018

Dima Kadri, Syrian refugee, opens up about life in the Netherlands

A few weeks ago, we were in Utrecht in the Netherlands, to work on a report on Plan Einstein, an integration programme for refugees and asylum seekers. We met a young Syrian Refugee who benefits from the programme. Her name is Dima Kadri, this is our video conference conversation.

Turkey 03/06/2018

Nine migrants have died after a speedboat sank

It happened off the coast of Turkey's southern province of Antalya on Sunday. Five were rescued by the Turkish coastguard and fishermen

insiders 01/06/2018

Migrants: Victims of divisions within the EU?

The European Union has been unable to implement a coherent migration policy. 'Insiders' takes you to the Alpine border between Italy and France where volunteers help migrants who are shunned and unwanted by both countries

insiders 01/06/2018

EU migration policy: "There is no long-term vision"

Euronews 'Insiders' programme spoke to an immigration specialist about the European Union's response to the migration crisis

insiders 01/06/2018

Migrants in the Alps: The dangerous trek to a new life

Over a nearly two year period, more than 3,500 migrants have braved the Alps to seek asylum in France

world news 31/05/2018

Aid agencies warn of Syrian refugee funding shortfall

Vital services for Syrian refugees could be in danger as aid agencies reveal a critical gap in funding.

brussels bureau 31/05/2018

Brief from Brussels: Saving Syria's lost generation

More than two million Syrian children don’t go to school and they’re among refugees in countries such as Turkey. We’re looking at the risk of a lost

world news 25/05/2018

Good news Friday!

Here's a roundup of some of the brightest stories from the week to cheer up your Friday:

Smart Regions 23/05/2018

Breaking down barriers between locals and refugees in Utrecht

In the innovative 'Plan Einstein' scheme, asylum seekers and young Dutch people live together, learn together and work together

Smart Regions 23/05/2018

"We became like a family"

Close bonds have developed between refugees and local people taking part in the innovative 'Plan Einstein' programme in the Dutch city of Utrecht

Germany 23/05/2018

1,000 refugees wrongly granted asylum to Germany

1,000 refugees have been wrongly granted asylum to Germany. Interior Minister Horst Seehofer is under pressure to get to the bottom of the scandal.

Hungary 21/05/2018

Hungarian TV falls for fake story on Ramadan name change

Hungary's public broadcaster fell for a fake story about German city Essen changing its name to Fasten during Ramadan.

Greece 16/05/2018

Time running out for 111-year-old refugee stranded in Greece

Laila Saleh is officially Greece's oldest refugee, but is unable to travel to Germany to rejoin the rest of her family, who have been granted asylum there.

Turkey 27/04/2018

Surge in Afghan refugees arriving in Turkey

Ankara warns well on course to more than double last year's 50,000 total from war-torn country.

brussels bureau 25/04/2018

Syrian musicians transforming trauma into art

'Syrians Got Talent' musicians perform in Brussels to spread message of resilience and solidarity

no comment 24/04/2018

Italian coast guards rescue migrants as vessel capsizes in the Mediterranean Sea

The Italian coast guard rescued 63 migrants from the Meditteranean Sea on Monday after their vessel capsized.

brussels bureau 23/04/2018

'Words are my only weapons' - Syrian activist's push for peace

Now a refugee in Belgium, Yahia Hakoum left Syria after protesting against Assad regime and allegedly being tortured in prison

A boat carrying 76 Rohingya refugees has landed in Indonesia

world news 21/04/2018

Boat carrying 76 Rohingya refugees arrives in Indonesia

A boat carrying 76 Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar has arrived in Indonesia. Rights group fear more members of the Muslim minority will attempt the dangerous sea-crossing.