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Italy

Italy ship captain convicted after sending migrants to Libya in 2018

The verdict is the first of its kind in Italy and has been welcomed by the human rights group, Amnesty International.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

On the Bosnia-Croatia border, migrants look to Europe as winter nears

Hundreds of migrants have set up a new improvised camp in northwest Bosnia, determined to brave worsening weather and tough Croatian border police for a chance to reach Western Europe.

France

Migrants hit by train in France were 'sleeping or lying' on the tracks

The incident occurred on Tuesday morning near Saint-Jean-de-Luz station, close to France’s border with Spain.

France

'It's easier to be illegal': French MP on why migrants head for UK

Calais area politicians blame the UK for lax labour laws that attract illegal migration, responding to UK criticism that the French aren't doing enough to stop Channel crossings.

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France

France rescues more than 340 UK-bound migrants in English Channel

Illegal crossings between France and the UK have increased dramatically since 2018.

Lithuania

Lithuania converts prison into migrant reception centre

At least 700 people will live in the so-called Kybartai Alien Registration Centre after it was renamed in late September.

Libya

Libyan guards 'shoot six migrants dead' at Tripoli detention centre

The International Organization for Migration says the shooting was linked to notorious overcrowding at the centre where conditions are deplorable.

Hungary

Afghans among hundreds of migrants stranded on Serbia-Hungary border

Hundreds of migrants from Africa and Asia live in an abandoned farm in Kárásztanya, near the Serbian-Hungarian border. Euronews spoke to some of them.

Poland

Belarus forces opened fire on Polish troops over border, says Warsaw

Poland claims Belarusian security forces fired blank ammunition at the border on Thursday, maintaining the stress on Polish troops.

World News

Croatia probes reports of violent migrant pushbacks at EU border

Croatia launched an investigation after disturbing footage purported to show Croatian police beating up young migrants with sticks to push them back outside EU borders.

France

Human rights report denounces French police 'abuse' of Calais migrants

The report accuses the police of mass evictions, harassment, and restricting access to humanitarian assistance for migrants on the northern French coast.

Italy

St Ambroeus: Milan football club integrating migrants into society

St Ambroeus is the first football team in Milan made up of refugees and migrants from outside the EU, and affiliated with the Italian Football Federation.

Belarus

Belarus will refuse to take back migrants until the EU lifts sanctions

The vote on Monday formalises the move that was announced by Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko in June.

Spain

Eleven bodies recovered off Spain's Balearic Islands

Authorities said that three people had been rescued and 11 bodies recovered after a sailboat was reported west of Cabrera.

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An Italian offshore supply vessel on Saturday rescued 65 migrants

An Italian offshore supply vessel on Saturday rescued 65 migrants, including women and children, traveling from Libya to Europe on a crowded, wooden boat.

Lithuania

In Lithuania, both anti-migrant rhetoric - and solutions - harden

Hungary and other states hostile to migrants and refugees are waiting to see whether the EU will act as Lithuania flaunts European law.

Albania

Albania cracks down on migrant arrivals via new Balkan route to the EU

Police data show Albania has seen a rise in arrests for illegal entry this year, as numbers of migrants trying to reach Albania have skyrocketed.

Italy

Italy: Outcry at jail term for pro-migrant ex-mayor Domenico Luccano

The Calabrian town of Riace had become a symbol of the reception of migrants while Domenico Lucano was mayor.

United Kingdom

UK staff shortages 'could last for two years', CBI warns

UK's CBI warns staff shortages could last for two years, as businesses call for more visas to be given to low-skilled workers.

France

France slashes visas for Maghreb countries over illegal migration

France has been criticised by northwest African countries for cutting the number of visas available to citizens from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.