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'It's not safe yet': Syrians in Europe caught between joy and anxiety

For Syrians in Europe, watching the fall of al-Assad's regime was a euphoric moment that gave way to uncertainty and anxiety over their country's still uncertain political future.

Europe in Motion

What's next for Syrians and the HTS after al-Assad?

Syria's new ruling faction has cut ties with al-Qaeda and pledged to respect religious minorities. But their track record leaves many open questions about the future of democracy in post-al-Assad Syria.

Europe in Motion

Record level of residence permits issued in EU to third nationals

Most permits are granted for work and family reasons, with also a significant share issued on humanitarian grounds.

Europe News

Italy sends 8 more migrants to Albania despite processing issues

The first group of 12 migrants were returned to Italy after a Rome court said their countries of origin, Bangladesh and Egypt, were not safe enough for repatriation.

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Europe News

Socialists, Greens and Liberals challenge Commission on migration

The European Commission President has called on the bloc to look into so-called innovative solutions to stem the flow of irregular migrants, including the creation of return hubs outside the bloc to detain rejected asylum seekers awaiting deportation.

Europe News

NGOs condemn Donald Tusk's plan to fortify Poland's eastern border

The Polish border with Belarus has seen conflict between law enforcement and migrants travelling eastwards, and Germany's decision to temporarily impose border checks has put Poland under further pressure.

Europe News

No migrants from Germany in Albanian centres, PM Rama insists

Under a five-year agreement between Tirana and Rome, Albania will process migrants intercepted at sea by Italian authorities in reception centres.

Europe News

Albania: Italian government's migrant centres ready to host

The centres built by the Italian government in Albania are ready to host migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, eleven months after the agreement between the two countries was signed.

Europe in Motion

Asylum applications in the EU drop by 17% as countries tighten borders

Syrians remain the largest group among asylum seekers, while Germany, Spain, Italy and France face the most cases.

Culture news

New play about modern slavery that still celebrates Sudan

Euronews Culture sat down with director Caroline Clegg and actor Mohand Hasb Alrosol Abdalrahem to discuss 'Slave: A Question of Freedom', a bracing play about a real experience of modern slavery that is set to tour the UK.

Europe News

Hungarian minister offers to buy migrants 'one-way ticket' to Brussels

Gergely Gulyás slammed the EU's top court for ordering Budapest to pay €200 million for flouting asylum rules.

United Kingdom

Anti-racism protesters rally across UK after violent far-right riots

Thousands of anti-racism protesters have rallied in towns and cities across England after a week of anti-immigrant rioting and disorder.

Ireland

Sinn Fein tries to claw back Irish votes as anti-immigrant anger rises

Not long ago looking like a government-in-waiting, Ireland's leftist nationalist party suddenly finds itself out of step with a core constituency.

Europe News

Largest Refugee Olympic Team yet meets for the first time

Reflective of the growing number of refugees globally, the team has gathered in the historic town of Bayeux, Normandy for a pre-Olympics welcome meeting.

Austria

Austrian government announces new obligations for asylum seekers

The new measures are intended to give refugees a structured everyday life while also benefiting Austrian society.

Culture news

'Xoftex': How zombies and humour can restart our empathy machines

Director Noaz Deshe talks to Euronews Culture about his new film 'Xoftex' and the challenge of making an uplifting and unique portrayal of the hopes and dreams of refugees taken in by Greece after the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War.

Austria

Austrian chancellor hails UK for its 'pioneer' Rwanda deportation plan

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has lauded the UK as a "pioneer" of migration policy, citing its plan to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, as UK PM Rishi Sunak visits Vienna on Tuesday.

Germany

Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers

The new rule issues migrants a benefit card for local use, limiting cash withdrawals and banning international transfers.

Europe News

Ireland to begin sending asylum seekers back to the UK 'by end of May'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak say the increase in migrant numbers crossing over to Ireland proves that his controversial Rwanda policy is working.

Economy

Most of Germany’s 'open door' refugees now in work

Of the refugees who arrived in 2015, 64% of them are employed. However, there are many more women who are without work.