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Greece

'Solidarity is a must': Greece calls for EU help on migration

Greece prevented around 260,000 migrants from entering illegally in 2022, an official said on Saturday.

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New Frontex chief vows to end illegal pushbacks of migrants at border

New Frontex chief vows to end illegal pushbacks of migrants at border

Greece

'After the explosion': Migrant arrivals plummet in Greece

Greece has been widely accused of repelling migrants before they reach Greek soil in a practice known as pushbacks, which are illegal under international law.

Europe News

Expectations for migration deal low as Stockholm starts EU presidency

Sweden's government is propped up by the far-right and anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats.

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Italy

Italy migrant arrivals surge, despite Meloni’s 'naval blockade' pledge

The start of 2023 has also seen an 880% increase in migrant arrivals compared with the year before.

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EU lawmakers aid Somali man fighting life sentence in Greece

The case has brought attention to draconian sentencing guidelines in Greece introduced in recent years as part of an effort to fight illegal migration into the European Union.

USA

Biden pairs tough border checks with new opportunities for migrants

US President Joe Biden said the US would immediately turn away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the border from Mexico illegally, his boldest move yet to confront the arrivals of migrants that have spiralled since he took office two years ago.

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister targets health, migration and economy in year ahead

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to cut inflation, national debt, hospital waiting lists and illegal immigration as well as growing the economy.

Italy

Italian rules for rescue ships are risking migrants' lives, say NGOs

Rescue ships must now request a port immediately after each individual rescue, instead of waiting to conduct more operations.

Italy

Italy to investigate 'unofficial Chinese police stations'

Civil rights group claims 'cultural centre' is being used for persuasion to return operations

Lithuania

Lost legs and dashed dreams: Europe's forgotten migrant crisis worsens

At least three migrants have had their legs amputated in recent months after trying to cross the Lithuanian-Belarus border.

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Romania blasts Austria for 'inexplicable, unjustified' Schengen veto

In a high-stakes meeting of interior ministers, Austria was the only country that opposed Romania's accession into Schengen.

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EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large

EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large

Bulgaria

Bulgaria rejects media reports of migrant shooting at Turkish border

Allegations have emerged that a Syrian asylum seeker was fired on by Bulgarian border authorities in October.

Italy

Lost in translation: Interpreter deficit halts migrant rescuers' trial

Five years after the Iuventa search and rescue ship was seized by Italian authorities, the trial of 21 crew and NGOs members has not yet started as the Trapani court cannot provide qualified interpreters.

Design

Studio Wild design duo use banned plants to examine EU migration pact

The European Union has banned numerous plant life deemed to be invasive and uncontrollable. But a pair of Dutch designers say this approach, which fails to consider working with the environment, is also being used towards people on the move.

World News

Libyan authorities return illegal migrants to neighbouring countries

Libya has sent over 200 migrants from neighbouring countries back to their homelands, in a rare display of cooperation from the country's divided institutions.

Belgium

Emergency EU Council convened over refugee concerns

There is a growing concern in the bloc following a recent diplomatic row between France and Italy over the Ocean Viking ship, as well as the arrival of 450 migrants on the Greek island of Crete.

Lithuania

Barefoot migrants pushed by Belarus across Lithuanian border: Minister

This follows reports that a Sri Lankan man lost his leg to frostbite after being pushed across the snowy Lithuanian border barefoot.

United Kingdom

Non-EU nationals push UK's net migration to record level

The increase was driven largely by non-EU nationals coming to study in the country.