USA US-Mexico border deaths rise Experts say the figures are particularly shocking as significantly fewer people seem to be attempting to make the crossing. 06/08/2017
USA What's happened to Trump's Mexican border wall? Trump's border wall – swallowed by Washington's political quicksand? 16/05/2017
Sweden Swedes to lift systematic border controls Sweden lifts border checks as migrant tide becomes a trickle 02/05/2017
USA US Congress agrees deal to avert government shutdown US negotiators agree on a deal to avert a possible government shutdown, but there's no money in the budget for the president's proposed border wall. 01/05/2017
Hungary Hungary completes new anti-migrant border fence with Serbia Hungary says it has finished building a second fence on the border with Serbia to keep migrants out. 28/04/2017
world news Frustration as tightened EU border checks begin New legislation comes into effect to tighten document checks across the EU, particularly in countries at the bloc's external borders. 07/04/2017
Europe News EU: stricter Schengen checks brought in to fight terror Be prepared for possible delays if you are planning to travel in or out of Europe’s Schengen zone. 06/04/2017
Europe News Hungary plans new border fence to stop migrants Hungary says it is building a new fence at its southern border to keep out refugees and migrants. 27/02/2017
USA Mexico warns US of retaliatory tariffs over Trump's border wall Mexico has threatened to retaliate following Donald Trump’s latest comments on his planned border wall: the US president vowed on Friday to start building it “soon, way ahead of… 25/02/2017
Europe News Austria eyes tougher border measures Austria is planning to send troops to help patrol the EU’s external borders and shut down completely the so-called Western Balkan route for migrants. 08/02/2017
world news Wall-to-wall phone call Peña Nieto and Trump talk obstacles Peña Nieto a Trump in hour-long telephone call 28/01/2017
USA President Trump signs order to build Mexico border wall The new US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to build a wall along the border with Mexico – as pledged during the election campaign – and to crack down on US cities shielding illegal… 25/01/2017
Europe News EU officials propose extension of border checks EU officials say Schengen border checks should be extended by three months when they expire next month. 25/01/2017
USA Mexico braces itself for Trump presidency as wall starts to go up Donald Trump says the construction of his wall on the border with Mexico will begin immediately. But the policy risks shattering relations between the two neighbours. 25/01/2017
Austria Austria announces new measures to tighten border with Slovakia Austria wants tighter borders with Slovakia 19/01/2017
USA Mexico to keep an open mind in talks with Trump but won't pay for any wall Mexico is willing to throw its relationship with the US wide open when it sits down to talks but it still won’t pay for any wall. 12/01/2017
Europe News EU moves closer to waiving visas for Ukrainians The EU has taken a step towards waiving visas for Ukrainians travelling to Europe for short trips. 17/11/2016
Hungary Hungary builds new fence to keep out refugees Hungary has started building a new fence on its southern border with Serbia as part of its efforts to keep migrants and refugees from freely entering the… 26/10/2016
no comment Iraqis arrive at army checkpoint Several displaced families arrived at an Iraqi army checkpoint in Qayara on Sunday after hunger forced them to leave their villages south of Mosul. 24/10/2016
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: UN picks former Portugal PM for top job This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital. 06/10/2016
world news Hundreds of migrants arrive in Sicily Dry land is a welcome sight after being left adrift in flimsy boats in the open sea. The Italian coastguard says they carried out six separate rescue operations on Wednesday. 11,000 were rescued on Mo 06/10/2016
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: UK's May outlines vision of post-Brexit Britain In this episode: British Prime Minister Theresa May makes her call for a fairer United Kingdom; the EU’s new border guard starts work, and the UN is about to name its next secretary… 05/10/2016
world news Fortress Europe builds barriers to stem the refugee flow As Europe faces the most significant people movement since the Second World War the landscape of the continent is changing. 22/09/2016
United Kingdom Brexit: EU visa scheme could see Britons paying to visit Europe Post Brexit, Britons may have to apply online and pay a fee in order to visit the EU. 12/09/2016
Gaza Israel constructing underground barrier along boundary with Gaza Israeli sources cited by Reuters news agency said that construction has begun on an underground barrier along a small stretch of its boundary line with Gaza. 08/09/2016
world news Venezuelans flock across Colombia border to stock up on basics Venezuelans came in their thousands – many queuing overnight. 14/08/2016
