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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Ireland

Ireland seeks emergency law to return asylum seekers back to UK

Ireland is seeking an emergency law to allow the return of asylum seekers to the UK amid concerns over increased arrivals through Northern Ireland linked to Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deterrence plan.

World News

James Cleverly in Italy to discuss clampdown on illegal migrants

Visit comes a day after British parliament passed controversial Safety of Rwanda Bill which will see some illegal migrants in the UK deported to the central African country, legislation that has been slammed by lawyers and international human rights groups.

Tech News

EU migrant pact ushering in 'deadly new era of digital surveillance'

The warning from a coalition of European digital rights groups comes after years-long deadlock was broken with the polarising new legislation.