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Flash mobs in Budapest one year after migrant fence went up
One year after a fence went up on the Hungarian-Serbian border to stop the flow of migrants, flash mobs have turned out in Budapest.One year after a fence went up on the Hungarian-Serbian border to stop the flow of migrants, flash mobs have turned out in Budapest.
EU agrees 'emergency brake'on visa-free travel within Schengen zone
EU Ministers have agreed on an ‘emergency brake’ for visa waiver programmes for some countries.EU Ministers have agreed on an ‘emergency brake’ for visa waiver programmes for some countries.
Migrants risk all to cross the Aegean Sea
As the flow of migrants continues to flow across the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Greece Europe’s news crews are following the story.As the flow of migrants continues to flow across the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Greece Europe’s news crews are following the story.
Is the European Union doomed?
This is the final episode of ‘The Network’, euronews’ hard talk with a matrix of newsmakers. The headlines: Nearly 60 years on, the European UnionThis is the final episode of ‘The Network’, euronews’ hard talk with a matrix of newsmakers. The headlines: Nearly 60 years on, the European Union
German Chancellor criticises closure of Balkans route for migrants
Macedonian officials have closed the border with Greece, while Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia have also imposed tough restrictionsMacedonian officials have closed the border with Greece, while Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia have also imposed tough restrictions
As Balkans route closes, 'migrants will seek other ways to Europe'
Countries in eastern Europe are now on alert for any new migration routes opening up after the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia or “FYROM”Countries in eastern Europe are now on alert for any new migration routes opening up after the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia or “FYROM”
Protests at Greek-Macedonian border as Balkans migrant route "closed"
There is now a bottleneck of more than 15,000 migrants along the Greek-Macedonian borderThere is now a bottleneck of more than 15,000 migrants along the Greek-Macedonian border
EU plan to save Schengen unveiled ahead of crunch summit
It is a last-ditch attempt to save Schengen. The European Commission has unveiled a timetable to restore the fraying open border zone by the end ofIt is a last-ditch attempt to save Schengen. The European Commission has unveiled a timetable to restore the fraying open border zone by the end of
EU must help Greece over refugees and 'reinstate Schengen', says Merkel
Angela Merkel has called for a return to Europe’s Schengen system of open borders as soon as possible. The German chancellor said the pictures ofAngela Merkel has called for a return to Europe’s Schengen system of open borders as soon as possible. The German chancellor said the pictures of
EU's Tusk kicks off shuttle diplomacy tour as Brussels seeks to save Schengen
The president of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has kicked off a week of shuttle diplomacy as the EU seeks to get a grip on the refugee crisisThe president of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has kicked off a week of shuttle diplomacy as the EU seeks to get a grip on the refugee crisis
German interior minister backs stricter border controls as Denmark extends checks
Denmark has announced that it will extend temporary controls at the German border for at least ten more days.Denmark has announced that it will extend temporary controls at the German border for at least ten more days.
Schengen: the beginning of the end? Austria to begin tighter border checks
Austria announces tighter border controls, sparking fears for the future of the Schengen zone.Austria announces tighter border controls, sparking fears for the future of the Schengen zone.
Migration crisis: Plan for reinforced border north of Greece
Visegrad group calls for new border fence north of Greece Plan B is response to chaotic EU migration policy Proposal could split Schengen zoneVisegrad group calls for new border fence north of Greece Plan B is response to chaotic EU migration policy Proposal could split Schengen zone
Scrapping Schengen would 'cost €110 billion'
A permanent return to frontier controls in Europe would cost countries in the Schengen open-borders area about 110 billion euros ($120 billion) overA permanent return to frontier controls in Europe would cost countries in the Schengen open-borders area about 110 billion euros ($120 billion) over
Saving Schengen: MEPs call for stricter migration measures
MEPs are calling for stricter migration measures to save the Schengen zone. It is a turbulent time for the passport-free area. The migrant crisis hasMEPs are calling for stricter migration measures to save the Schengen zone. It is a turbulent time for the passport-free area. The migrant crisis has
Pushing back refugee boats would be illegal, says Greek minister
euronews’ Efi Koutsokosta spoke to Greece’s EU affairs minister, Nikos Xydakis, about an EU report that accuses Athens of failing to registereuronews’ Efi Koutsokosta spoke to Greece’s EU affairs minister, Nikos Xydakis, about an EU report that accuses Athens of failing to register
Europe running out of time to solve refugee crisis, warns EU's Timmermans
Europe does not have “endless amounts of time” to come up with a solution to the influx of refugees and migrants to the continent, a top EU officialEurope does not have “endless amounts of time” to come up with a solution to the influx of refugees and migrants to the continent, a top EU official
Greece under pressure to act on refugees
Greece is under pressure to do more to stem the flow of migrants to northern Europe as the EU mulls extending temporary border controls inside itsGreece is under pressure to do more to stem the flow of migrants to northern Europe as the EU mulls extending temporary border controls inside its
Video explainer: All you need to know about under-threat Schengen
Here we take a look at Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone, which is facing its biggest ever threat. What is the Schengen zone? It is a zone withinHere we take a look at Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone, which is facing its biggest ever threat. What is the Schengen zone? It is a zone within
Tusk gives the EU two months to 'save Schengen'
EU chief Donald Tusk says the bloc has "no more than two months" to solve the migrant crisis and save its passport-free Schengen zone.EU chief Donald Tusk says the bloc has "no more than two months" to solve the migrant crisis and save its passport-free Schengen zone.
Saving Schengen: Denmark, Sweden and Germany in emergency border talks
Officials from Denmark, Sweden and Germany have been at emergency talks in Brussels – amid mounting concerns over new border controls. It comes afterOfficials from Denmark, Sweden and Germany have been at emergency talks in Brussels – amid mounting concerns over new border controls. It comes after
Swiss government says will impose immigrant quotas if no EU deal reached
Switzerland, not part of the EU but part of its free-trade and Schengen zones, has long been at the spearpoint of European-wide hesitation about theSwitzerland, not part of the EU but part of its free-trade and Schengen zones, has long been at the spearpoint of European-wide hesitation about the
IOM warns of tensions at Greek-Macedonian border
The International Organisation for Migration says the situation at the Greek-Macedonian border is becoming extremely tense as thousands of migrantsThe International Organisation for Migration says the situation at the Greek-Macedonian border is becoming extremely tense as thousands of migrants
Europe on all fronts
Europe is still in the grip of migration crisis, NATO closed ranks behind Turkey over the downing of th Russian fighter jet, and Danes said NO toEurope is still in the grip of migration crisis, NATO closed ranks behind Turkey over the downing of th Russian fighter jet, and Danes said NO to
Greece asks for EU help with refugees
Greece has asked for more EU help to deal with the influx of refugees to its shores. It activated on Thursday the bloc’s so-called Civil ProtectionGreece has asked for more EU help to deal with the influx of refugees to its shores. It activated on Thursday the bloc’s so-called Civil Protection
Greece seeks EU help with refugees and migrants
Greece will ask for help under the EU’s civil protection mechanism, the country’s migration minister told euronews on Wednesday. Speaking in aGreece will ask for help under the EU’s civil protection mechanism, the country’s migration minister told euronews on Wednesday. Speaking in a
Europe Weekly: Belgium under scrutiny after terror alert dropped
In this edition of Europe Weekly: Belgium drops its terror alert level for Brussels from 4 to 3; a suspect package is found at the city’s mainIn this edition of Europe Weekly: Belgium drops its terror alert level for Brussels from 4 to 3; a suspect package is found at the city’s main
Schengen under pressure after terror attacks
Random checks on the French-German border. This could become a more common sight after the bloodshed in Paris two weeks ago. France wants tighterRandom checks on the French-German border. This could become a more common sight after the bloodshed in Paris two weeks ago. France wants tighter
Aid agencies fear for thousands of migrants with new border controls in western Balkans
In Greece’s main port of Piraeus the ‘Ariadne’ docked with over 1500 migrants on board. But around 85 of them were detained after it was discoveredIn Greece’s main port of Piraeus the ‘Ariadne’ docked with over 1500 migrants on board. But around 85 of them were detained after it was discovered
Brussels and Paris mount extra security measures
Belgian authorities have stepped up security across the country as the investigation continues into the Paris attacks. Two of nine people arrestedBelgian authorities have stepped up security across the country as the investigation continues into the Paris attacks. Two of nine people arrested