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Greece

Residents clash with police on Greek islands over new migrant camps

Crowds attempted to stop police from disembarking on the islands of Lesbos and Chios as they protested against the building of new migrant detention camps

Finland

Finland says to take in 175 Mediterranean asylum-seekers

The Finnish government says it has agreed to take in 175 asylum-seekers from camps in Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta "to alleviate the humanitarian situation" experienced by refugees in the Mediterranean members of the European Union.

World News

EU to end Med anti-smuggler mission and tackle Libya arms flow

#EU foreign ministers have agreed to end the bloc's anti-smuggler operation in the #Mediterranean and launch a new drive targetting the #UN #Libya #armsembargo.

Hungary

Hungary's Szijjártó says spend on counterterrorism not migration aid

Péter Szijjárto says the UN's budget is a "huge risk" to those countries that are most affected by migration, and the money would be better spent on fighting terrorism.

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World

Greece to build new asylum camps

Greece will set up new camps for asylum seekers on its Aegean islands, hoping to end months of overcrowding and violence within its resettlement scheme. The new camps will allow asylum seekers to go out during the day, but they will be locked in at night.

Serbia

Serbia is losing one town every year through population decline

Serbia's rapidly-declining population is causing international concern — and now the United Nations has stepped in to help with a special mission.

Serbia

200 migrants stuck at Serbia-Hungary border demand EU entry

About 200 migrants braved the freezing cold to demand entry into Hungary from a Serbian border crossing on Thursday

France

Police clear final migrant camp in northern Paris

French police cleared the last migrant camp in Paris on Tuesday morning, fulfilling the government's promise to clear the northeast of the capital from illegal camps.

Romania

Romanian village embroiled in racism scandal over Sri Lankan workers

350 people protested the hiring of the two men, who are considering moving to another village.

United Kingdom

Brexit: What happens at midnight on Friday? Not a lot.

An 11-month transition period ensures that cross-border travel, personal rights and immigration remain unchanged until at least December 31.

Europe News

The Brief: EU on Libya-Turkey maritime border

All eyes were on Josep Borrell to see what ideas he had up his sleeve. He is the EU's new foreign affairs chief and will be chairing these meetings for the next five years.

World

MEPs back 'climate emergency' resolution to up Europe's game

It's official - it's a climate emergency. At least according to the EU.

Europe News

The Brief: Citizens' choice - what should Team Ursula focus on in first 100 days?

We asked the people of Brussels what they think should be the policy priority of the new commission for the first 100 days: unemployment, migration, climate change, or gender equality - find out which issue came out top.

World News

Von der Leyen changes title for migration portfolio after controversy

The original name, "Protecting our European Way of Life," had sparked criticism for its far-right connotations.

Turkey

Turkey stops truck carrying 82 migrants bound for Europe

Turkey seized 82 migrants in the coastal town of Ayvacik on Monday after finding them in back of a truck.

World News

German rescue ship docks in Italy with 88 asylum-seekers

"We are extremely relieved to finally bring the remaining 88 exhausted and traumatised rescued persons to a safe port soon," said German NGO Sea-Eye.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Criminalised and chastised: the brutal reality of seeking asylum in the UK ǀ View

With the majority of British people in favour of reducing immigration to the UK, and a government largely following punitive policies that lead to detention for ayslum seekers, is it any wonder that the UK is ranked as one of the worst countries for those looking for shelter.

World News

Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic broke EU law by denying migrants

Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic were accused of breaking EU law by refusing to take in migrants during 2015 crisis.

Europe News

The Brief: the UK's last commissioner (probably)

With Brexit another day, another delay and a new legal headache for a new Commission in the making.

Mexico

Watch: Millions of monarch butterflies arrive in Mexico

Monarchs usually arrive in Mexico by the 1 November Day of the Dead holiday. Legend says their arrival signifies the returning of the spirits of the dead.