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In France, Emmanuel Macron calls for new rules to halt migrant flows

Immigration is a key issue at this year's presidential election, which pits Macron against two far-right candidates.

Moments

Visit Rome in winter for a chance to see this stunning natural wonder

Romans are using artificial bird calls to put an end to this beautiful starling murmuration above the Eternal City.

Spain

Spain rescues 319 migrants off Canary Islands, 18 more feared dead

Most of those rescued are believed to be from both northern and central Africa.

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Hundreds of people brought to Lampedusa, 7 dead

Seven migrants died after their boat carrying over 250 people encountered rough weather off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, the country's coast guard said Tuesday

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Italy

Seven migrants die and 280 more rescued off coast of Lampedusa

The migrants were found trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea on an overcrowded boat in freezing conditions.

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Italy rescues 305 migrants on overcrowded boat near Lampedusa

Italy has seen an increase in migrant arrivals across the Mediterranean Sea in recent months.

Hungary

Manhunt launched after man shoots at Austrian soldiers near border

Hungarian police and counter-terrorism officials are involved in the operation.

Spain

Number of people lost at sea trying to reach Spain 'doubles in a year'

The group Walking Borders says a clampdown on migrants crossing the Mediterranean has led to more people using the Atlantic route to reach Spain's Canary Islands.

Spain

Three dead, ten missing after two migrant boats sink off Spanish coast

Authorities were alerted after a passing vessel heard cries from the water on Sunday night.

Poland

Polish MEP sued for accusing border guards of excessive violence

Poland's Border Guards say the alleged instance of violence was "staged" by activists.

World News

Migration back to the forefront of EU politics in 2021

Migration once again became a key issue in the bloc in 2021 as thousands gathered on the EU's border with Belarus. Here's a look back.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic and Slovenia report bird flu outbreaks

The Agrarian Chamber of the Czech Republic estimates the damage at CZK 20 million (€802,005).

Nature

At least 5,200 cranes killed by bird flu in Israel

In addition to the 5,200 dead, another 10,000 are believed to be infected, according to Ohad Hatsofe, a specialist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

Hungary

Euroviews. Don't be fooled: Hungarian court ruling didn't allow pushbacks | View

The Hungarian government claims last week's Constitutional Court ruling on EU migration rules as a victory for self-determination. The reality is more complex, writes lawyer Zsolt Szekeres.

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Ash cleanup operation on La Palma

A volcanic eruption in Spain’s Canary Islands shows no sign of ending after 85 days, becoming the island of La Palma’s longest eruption on record Sunday.

Hungary

Hungarian court avoids ruling on EU law primacy in migration case

The Hungarian Constitutional Court said it could not rule on whether EU law took precedence over Hungary's constitution.

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Migrant puppet in London as border control debated

A giant puppet of a Syrian refugee child created to symbolize millions of displaced children arrived on Tuesday in Parliament Square in London, as lawmakers debated a new bill on border control.

France

Frontex plane arrives in northern France to combat people smuggling

The EU border agency aircraft was deployed a week after 27 migrants died when their dinghy deflated in the Channel.

Cyprus

Watch: Pope Francis begins five-day visit to Cyprus and Greece

Pope Francis is expected to raise the issue of migration when he arrives in Cyprus on Thursday on the first leg of the trip.

Europe News

Brussels accused of 'weakening asylum rights' to manage Belarus crisis

The European Commission is facing backlash after it proposed to give Poland, Latvia and Lithuania more flexibility to process asylum applications.