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Hungary

Hungarians vote in referendum on migrant quotas

Hungarians voted on Sunday in a controversial referendum on whether they want to accept EU migrant quotas.

02/10/2016

Hungary

Hungary's Muslims fear migrant referendum

In Sunday’s referendum Hungarians will be asked whether they agree to the EU dictating how many migrants they must take in.

01/10/2016

Hungary

Hungarians urge the government to 'See the human' in pro-migration rally

On Friday (September 30), the Hungarian parliament in Budapest set the scene for a rally organisers have named ‘See the human!

30/09/2016

World News

EU unveils 'debit card' scheme for Syrian refugees in Turkey

The 348-million euro programme is part of the deal aimed at curbing the number of refugees coming to Europe.

27/09/2016

Egypt

Tragedy at sea as another migrant boat sinks in the Med

At least 43 people have been killed and scores more are missing after a boat carrying almost 600 migrants capsized off the coast of Egypt.

22/09/2016

Europe News

65 million people displaced by conflict worldwide: World Bank report

The number of people displaced by conflict worldwide stands at 65 million, according to a new World Bank report.

21/09/2016

Greece

Thousands flee and fire destroys Lesbos migrant camp

Police say thousands of people fled a migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night.

20/09/2016

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London: refugee life jackets laid out in Parliament Square

Thousands of life jackets were laid out in Parliament Square opposite the Houses of Parliament in London on Monday as a reminder of the plight of migrants and…

20/09/2016

Greece

Fire sweeps through Greek refugee camp as UN holds migrant summit

A large fire swept through the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night, destroying tents and prefabricated homes.

20/09/2016

World News

UN General Assembly on refugees and migrants

The United Nations’ 71st General Assembly, underway in New York, is the first summit on refugees and migrants.

19/09/2016

France

Paris police clear more than 1,500 migrants from street camp

Police in Paris have evacuated a camp holding around 1,500 migrants who have been living on the streets of the French capital for weeks.

16/09/2016

Europe News

Hungary should be kicked out of the EU, says Luxembourg minister

13/09/2016

World News

Brussels' plan to resettle refugees an 'abject failure'

Exclusive: It was meant to be the key plank in Brussels’ fight to show it was dealing with the migrant crisis unfolding on Europe’s doorstep.

08/09/2016

World News

Hungary's Olympic spirit turns sour

The Olympic Games are supposed to be apolitical but in Hungary the television coverage appears to ignore that rule, and the commercial breaks have been turned into a referendum campaign against…

20/08/2016

Italy

Migrants in limbo on Italian-French border

A dispute between Italy and France over the movement of migrants has resulted in a stand off at the border between the two countries.

05/08/2016

Hungary

Hungary, xenophobia and feeding the fears of terrorism

Hungary is one of the most xenophobic countries in Europe according to a poll by the Pew Research Centre.

21/07/2016

Hungary

Human Rights Watch condemns Hungary for 'cruel and violent treatment' of migrants

Hungary has been criticised for the “cruel and violent treatment of migrants.

14/07/2016

World News

Europeans believe refugee crisis will mean more terrorism - new survey

Concerns about jobs, crime and security among Europeans have risen since the start of the migration crisis about five years ago.

12/07/2016

Greece

A volunteer’s perspective from the refugee camps in northern Greece

Article contributed by Hugh Bohane, an Australian freelance journalist, English teacher and volunteer.

27/06/2016

Brazil

Team of refugee athletes to compete in Rio 2016 Olympic Games

06/06/2016