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France

'Saving lives is not a crime'—Javier Bardem on Mediterranean migration

Actor Javier Bardem had a strong message for Europe — stop persecuting NGOs that are trying to save Migrants on the Mediterranean.

World

Merkel allies suffer huge losses in Bavaria as Greens and AfD make gai

Christian Social Union fall to below 40 percent of the vote in Bavarian election, losing their absolute majority which they've held in the state almost consistently since the second world war.

Italy

Italian government orders transfer of migrants out of Riace

It follows the arrest of the town's mayor ealier this month, accused of organising "marriages of convenience" for migrants denied visas.

World

This Italian man opened his home to migrants

At a time when EU countries are divided over the need or not to pursue open doors policies. An Italian philosophy teacher Antonio Calò - who 3 years ago gave up his house in a small town in Veneto to accommodate 6 African migrants has been awarded the 2018 European Citizen's prize.

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United Kingdom

Watch: Tear-inducing art aims to encourage empathy towards migrants

The exhibit at London's Tate Modern Museum aims to trigger an emotional response. "It is a call in a way to remember that we have to work all together, even if we think differently," Cuban artist Tania Bruguera said.

Malta

Aquarius migrants disembark in Malta

Aquarius migrants disembark in Malta

France

Migrants on rescue ship to be taken to Malta, sent to 4 EU states

Migrants aboard the charity rescue ship Aquarius will be transferred to a patrol boat in international waters and taken to Malta, before being sent to four other European Union states, the Maltese government said on Tuesday.

Italy

MSF on board Aquarius respond to Panama revoking its registration

Medecins Sans Frontieres say Panama were pressurised by Italy into the move.

World News

Rescue ship Aquarius stripped of its registration

The Panama Maritime Authority has revoked the registration of Aquarius rescue ship.

Greece

Watch: Personal stories of refugee families trapped on Lesbos

Euronews spoke to refugee families who are living in extremely poor conditions in Moria, the largest camp on the island of Lesbos.

Greece

Aid group alarmed at rising mental health issues in Greek migrant camp

More than 9,000 people live in the Moria camp — three times its official capacity.

World

Moria refugee camp conditions "not meeting the minimum requirements"

One of Europe's largest migrant camps is overcrowded and lacks basic hygiene and sanitation practises. It's grown so large, refugees are pitching tents outside the camp boundaries. Crime is so rife MSF has called for minors to be removed. This is Moria Refugee Camp.

Greece

An antifascist rally has taken place on the Greek island of Lesvos

The rally commemorates the 5th anniversary of the death of Pavlos Fyssas, a Greek anti-fascist rapper who was murdered in 2013 by a member of the far-right political party Golden Dawn.

Hungary

Orban says Hungary to appeal Article 7 in defiant message to Brussels

Hungary's Prime Minister blasted teh Sargentini report as full of "absurdities."

Greece

Worsening conditions in Greek migrant camp

The Greek island of Lesbos has been hosting thousands of migrants since the crisis in 2015. But now, many of these refugee camps are facing dire conditions - overcapacity, lack of facilities and a less hospitable tone from locals.

Germany

German court releases Iraqi suspect in Chemnitz stabbing

A court in Chemnitz freed an Iraqi man who had been held as the main suspect in a deadly stabbing that sparked violence.

Belgium

Tsipras on Italy: Government has 'contradictory attitude' to migrants

Tsipras told Euronews that the Italian government displayed a conflicting attitude when it came to its treatment of migrant boats in the Mediterranian.

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Five migrants found dead during rescue operation near Spain's coast

Five migrants drowned and 193 were rescued in the western Mediterranean sea off the Spanish coast, the Spanish coastguard said on Thursday, after six rafts sank.

Libya

Fighting in Libya's Tripoli | Euronews answers

Heavy clashes in Libya's capital Tripoli have so far killed 47 people and wounded over 100. Euronews explains what the latest violence means.

World News

Crossing Mediterranean 'deadlier than ever' for migrants: UNHCR

There is one death for every 18 migrants that arrive in Europe, according to a new UNHCR report — a sharp increase compared to the same period last year.