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Poland's suspension of asylum rights for migrants at the Belarus border has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who fear worsening humanitarian conditions.
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The Common European System for Returns aims to speed up deportation of asylum seekers who aren't permitted to stay in the European Union. In an unexpected move, it also opens the possibility to build the controversial detention centres outside the bloc.
Spain adopts measures to move migrant minors from Canary Islands
The reform ends a months-long political stalemate between Spain's regions and the central government and is aimed at easing pressure on overcrowded migrant reception centres.
Exclusive: EU migrant return law will not include ‘return hubs’
The new EU legislation on migrant returns will be presented by European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner in Strasbourg on Tuesday, and it will not include the introduction of "return hubs" outside the EU territory.
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Ship with 49 migrants on board arrives in Albania from Italy
An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants who were intercepted in international waters. Their asylum applications are set to be handled by processing centres in Albania.
Italy resumes policy of sending its unwanted migrants to Albania
A navy ship is now sailing to Shengjin in Albania with dozens of migrants on board, mostly from Egypt and Bangladesh, which are deemed safe countries.
EU migration chief stresses importance of deportations on Greece visit
Greece, a major entry point for migrants into the EU, has advocated for stricter immigration controls.
Biden extends stay in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans
The Department of Homeland Security also extended Temporary Protected Status for more than 103,000 Ukrainians and 1,900 Sudanese that are already living in the US.
Austrian government prepares deportation plan for Syrian migrants
The Interior Ministry said a reassessment of about 40,000 Syrians granted status in the country over the last five years has begun.
Record number of migrants reach Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024
This is the second consecutive year of record-breaking numbers, surpassing last year’s total of 39,910 arrivals.
Elon Musk comments on Italian migrant case 'These judges must go'
On Monday, the Court of Rome once again suspended the detention of migrants that were to be sent by Italy to Albania for processing.
Judges block Albania model again and order return of migrants to Italy
Italian judges overturned detention orders for seven migrants sent to Albania, blocking Italy's outsourcing plan for the second time. The ruling sparks further tensions between the judiciary and government.
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.
Italy's 'Libra' vessel to arrive in Albania with eight migrants
The ship, expected to arrive at the port of Shengjin on Thursday morning, left Lampedusa with only eight asylum seekers after judges in Catania and Rome rejected the Meloni government's decree on 'safe countries' last Monday.
Serbian authorities clear illegal immigrant camp on Hungary border
Migration pressure along Hungary's southern border may have decreased, as locals on the Serbian side of the border say they have not seen a single refugee for months.
First asylum seekers arrive at Albanian port from Italy
After two days at sea, the Italian Navy ship Libra docked at the port of Shengjin.
Italy transfers first migrants to Albania in contentious asylum scheme
The 16 men are expected to arrive in the Albanian port of Shëngjin on Wednesday.
Far-right leaders gather in northern Italy for Lega party rally
Lega's leader Matteo Salvini, facing legal action for his anti-migrant policies, was supported by far-right leaders like Orbán and Wilders at a gathering on Sunday, calling him a hero.
Weekend sees significant migrant landings in Canary Islands
Nearly 500 illegal migrants arrived in the Canary Islands over the weekend, with five fishing boats carrying 296 people landing between Saturday and Sunday.
Moroccan police stop hundreds of migrants from entering Ceuta
Sunday has been a day of high tension in the area after hundreds of people gathered at the border following reported calls on social media for a collective breach attempt.