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WATCH: Poland constructs a fence on its Russian border

Poland starts the construction of a temporary fence along its 210KM long land border with the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. Polish Defence Minister, Mariusz Blaszczak, announced the decision amid concerns in Warsaw that Russia plans to orchestrate an influx of migrants.

World News

Greek authorities search for dozens of missing people after boat sinks

Dozens of migrants were reported missing after an overloaded sailboat capsized and sank in rough seas off an island near Athens.

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Watch: Venezuelan migrants repelled by rubber bullets at US border

A hundred Venezuelan migrants protesting on Mexico's northern border were repelled by rubber bullets fired by border patrol agents from the United States.

United Kingdom

UK government slammed for 'wretched' migrant centre conditions

UK politicians from opposition and governing parties have demanded the Conservative government improve conditions at an overcrowded facility for migrants, described by an independent inspector as “wretched”.

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United Kingdom

Man attacks Dover border force centre before killing himself — witness

A Reuters photographer said the man attacked a migrant processing centre at Dover before killing himself by driving off with an improvised noose around his neck.

Malta

Doctors Without Borders rescues 371 from the Mediterranean Sea

Another 103 people were pulled to safety from Maltese waters as part of the organisation's five missions this week.

France

Political storm in France after murdered girl, 12, found in a suitcase

It was sparked after police arrested an Algerian immigrant on suspicion of the girl's murder.

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UAE Green Visa launched

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The United Arab Emirates has updated its visa rules related to work, investment and innovation to keep attracting global workers to the country.

United Kingdom

UK government to 'take back control' from European human rights court

Interior Minister Suella Braverman said on Tuesday evening that "we cannot allow a foreign court to undermine the sovereignty of our borders," when it comes to dealing with migrants and asylum seekers.

Travel News

These are the easiest countries to work in if you aren’t an EU citizen

An increasing number of European countries are loosening their immigration processes to fix ongoing labour shortages within their borders.

Italy

Millions stuck in limbo trying to obtain Italian citizenship

"Being Italian does not necessarily mean being white, but you can be black and Italian."

World

Young people should get in touch with young migrants, says IOM chief

Whether it is to flee conflict, poverty, or persecution, millions are moving around the globe in unprecedented numbers, and the vast majority are young people. Find out more on Global Conversations with António Vitorino, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

My Europe Series

The Afro-Italians shaking up Italy's rigid national identity

African Italians are frequently cast as outsiders in Italian society even though their history goes back decades.

My Europe Series

How a black man's murder put racism in the spotlight ahead of election

The murder of Alika Ogorchukwu, a Nigerian man living in Italy, was filmed by onlookers but none of them directly intervened.

Travel News

Brits won’t have to pay €7 EU fee next summer after ‘e-visa’ delay

These are the European countries you’ll have to pay to enter, as the ETIAS scheme seeks to “increase security" across the bloc.

Travel News

Russia tries to entice expats with ‘cringe’ new advert

A Russian embassy has encouraged expats to move to the country for the “beautiful women” and “cheap gas” - but has accidentally used a Ukrainian model.

Travel News

UK visas: 5 FAQs answered by an immigration lawyer

I asked an immigration lawyer five common questions about UK visas.

Experiences

Bad at languages? Here's my advice for settling in France as an expat

Moving to another country can be scary and moving without speaking the language even more so. So here’s our survival guide on how to move to France if you don’t speak French.

Culture news

"Why did you leave?": The intergenerational questions on immigration

Mamet Leigh draws on his experiences of leaving Iran for the UK in an upcoming play in London.

Rwanda

Refugees in Rwanda warn of challenges ahead for arrivals from UK

With Britain set to send its first group of asylum-seekers to Rwanda later today, some refugees already in the country are warning that times may be hard for the new arrivals.