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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Italy

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.

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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.

Italy

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.

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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.

Albania

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.

Albania

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.

Europe News

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.

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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.

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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.

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Estonia records 600 customs violations at border with Russia

According to the customs authorities, travellers leaving Estonia generally transport goods that are in short supply in Russia, such as spare parts for cars and machinery, components for drones and electronics and radio transmission devices.

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Activists call for measures to stop deportations to Syria

Human rights defenders say refugees "are increasingly becoming targets of xenophobia, discrimination, and violent aggression" upon their return to Syria.

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Belgians puzzled and displeased as Germany brings back border controls

"In the 1980s, we had to get off the bus and they checked all our passports," said one Belgian citizen. "We're not going back to that time, are we?"

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Migrant boat seen crossing Channel a day after 12 lost their lives

French politicians urge the UK government to take action against the migrant deaths.

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At least 12 migrants dead after boat sinks off northern France

Medical teams have rushed to the scene after the boat, carrying more than 50 migrants, got into trouble in the English Channel.

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At least 73 migrants rescued at sea off the coast of Libya, MSF says

Dozens of people were rescued off the coast in Libya after several dinghies got into trouble on Friday and Saturday.

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Opening of controversial Italian migrant centres delayed yet again

Government-aligned MEPs have defended the plan to detain migrant arrivals in Albania rather than Italy, an arrangement NGOs have decried as "cruel".