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Residents and migrants protest ahead of EU chief's visit to Lampedusa

Tensions on Lampedusa rose as both residents and migrants chafed at the long wait times to transfer people from the crowded reception centre to the Italian mainland

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The week in pictures: Kim Jong Un in Russia as migrants overwhelm Lampedusa & Oktoberfest kicks off

The best photos from across Europe this week.

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Ursula von der Leyen to visit Lampedusa amid surge in migrant arrivals

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will visit the Italian island of Lampedusa on Sunday after 8,500 migrants arrived by boat in three days, an EU official announced.

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Italy: Lampedusa reels after thousands of migrants arrived in 24 hours

The Mediterranean island of Lampedusa is often the first point of arrival for people seeking asylum or looking to keep moving north to other European countries.

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Lampedusa under pressure after record-breaking migrant arrivals

Following a record number of landings over the weekend, residents on the Italian island of Lampedusa say they are feeling the strain. Authorities are working on transferring most of the new arrivals to various regions across Italy.

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Humanitarian groups rush to help migrants arriving in Italy

Humanitarian groups are rushing to help thousands of migrants arriving on the Italian island of Lampedusa.

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Italy: Meloni under pressure as migrant arrivals surpass 100,000

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came to power in October last year promising a firmer grasp on immigration. But her efforts have not slowed the arrivals.

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Migrants rescued after clinging to rocks near Lampedusa for days

Several migrants have been rescued by Italian coast guards after clinging onto rocks near Lampedusa for several days

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WATCH: Hundreds more migrants arrive to Lampedusa island

More than 250 people were rescued at sea during the night and have been placed in temporary accommodation at Lampedusa island, already overcrowded by continued migrant arrivals.

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1,300 migrants overcrowd Lampedusa reception centre designed for 400

Around 1,300 migrants are crowded into one reception centre on the island of Lampedusa after a new wave of boats arrived since Saturday.

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Italian coastguard rescues 242 migrants off Lampedusa island

The Italian coastguard has rescued the migrants, some of whom may be refugees, in waters off the small island near Tunisia.

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650 migrants have been evacuated from Lampedusa amid 'crisis'

Good weather and improved sailing conditions have prompted more ships to set sail from North Africa, just two weeks after Lampedusa posted record arrivals.

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Over 600 new migrants dock on Italian island of Lampedusa in 24 hours

Warm weather and full moon conditions have been met with an increase in attempted migrant crossings of the Mediterranean over recent days.

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Watch: More than 145 migrants rescued at sea arrive in Lampedusa

Another 149 migrants, including 17 minors, arrived in Lampedusa after being rescued by a patrol boat. Egyptians, Syrians, Bengalis, Palestinians, and Pakistanis traveled on an 11-metre vessel that set sail from Sfax, Tunisia.

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Lampedusa 'almost alone' amid hundreds of migrant arrivals, says mayor

Migrants continue to arrive on Italy’s shores despite a controversial immigration policy.

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Salvini tries to put focus on migration ahead of Italy's snap election

"Lampedusa is the gateway to Europe, it cannot be the refugee camp of Europe," said Salvini.

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Hundreds of people brought to Lampedusa, 7 dead

Seven migrants died after their boat carrying over 250 people encountered rough weather off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, the country's coast guard said Tuesday

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Seven migrants die and 280 more rescued off coast of Lampedusa

The migrants were found trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea on an overcrowded boat in freezing conditions.

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Italy rescues 305 migrants on overcrowded boat near Lampedusa

Italy has seen an increase in migrant arrivals across the Mediterranean Sea in recent months.

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Hundreds of migrants land on the Italian island of Lampedusa

At least 18 small ships bearing more than 600 migrants arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa on Sunday.