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Refugees in Rwanda warn of challenges ahead for arrivals from UK

With Britain set to send its first group of asylum-seekers to Rwanda later today, some refugees already in the country are warning that times may be hard for the new arrivals.

Europe News

Europe urged not to neglect other refugees amid focus on Ukraine

NGOs want the EU to use its welcoming of Ukrainian refugees as a blueprint for helping others fleeing conflict around the world.

Culture news

How to prove a secret life? LGBTQ+ refugees' plight highlighted

Is it fair for immigration systems in Europe to ask for proof that people are LGBTQ?

The Cube

Fake video claims Ukrainian refugees set fire to a house in Germany

A video shared thousands of times on social media falsely accuses Ukrainian refugees for having set fire to a house in Germany while attempting to burn the Russian flag.

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Migrants caravan continues its journey to the US border

A caravan of 4,000 to 5,000 migrants crossed southern Mexico on Tuesday in search of a visa to enter the United States.

My Europe Series

Why is Poland's housing market under unprecedented pressure?

The influx of refugees wanting temporary accommodation and a rise in interest rates have sparked fears of housing shortages.

Europe News

'An abomination': Charities react as UK orders first Rwanda deportation flight

The UK's first deportation flight to Rwanda is scheduled to leave on June 14.

Euronews Witness

Solidarity with Ukrainian refugees leaves others feeling left behind

Tensions in Slovakia and France highlight questions about the limits of European Union solidarity towards Ukrainian refugees. Can it last, without destabilizing our societies?

My Europe Series

Ukrainian refugees bring new life to Spain's rural villages

Small abandoned villages in Spain’s depopulated regions have become home to mothers and children fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Culture news

Ukrainian mothers photographed with the belongings they fled with

In a searing photo series released by Save the Children, four Ukrainian mothers and their young children reveal the things they took with them when they fled their besieged homes.

United Kingdom

'No reason' for Ukraine refugees to arrive in UK illegally, says Patel

Undocumented Ukrainians have voiced concerns that they may be transferred to Rwanda under a new immigration policy.

Real Economy

How Europe is finding the money to host millions of Ukrainian refugees

In partnership with The European Commission

With almost 6 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries, governments dealing with the cost of this humanitarian emergency are relying on EU funds to help those in most need, but are they enough?

Culture news

The show must go on for Ukrainian circus trapped in Italy

Performers with Kyiv's Elysium circus were unable to go home in March after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Artists react to the war in Ukraine

Every night Darya Koltsova sits down on the floor of the exhibition space in a basement in central Berlin, and picks up a slab of clay and starts to make small children's heads.

Portugal

Portugal investigates alleged misuse of Ukrainian refugees' data

Two pro-Russian members of an association had reportedly photocopied the documents of Ukrainian refugees.

Euronews Witness

New life, new school: France welcomes Ukraine's refugee children

Around two million children have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February. Most are now living in other EU countries. Witness travels to France to see how schools in the country are helping Ukrainian minors adjust to their new surroundings.

Culture news

Dancers flee war in Ukraine and join Spain's National Dance Company

Several Ukrainian ballet professionals are now part of Spain's National Dance Company after leaving Ukraine because of the Russian invasion.

France

Ukrainian swimmer, 15, hoping war won't sink her Olympic dream

Karolina fled to France after Russia's invasion. But she hopes to return to Ukraine one day and resume swimming at a high level.

My Europe Series

'Absolutely ridiculous': UK scheme to host Ukrainian refugees slammed

"We are fighting a catalogue of things," said Lucy, 34. "We went into this with trust, but unfortunately as the days pass it is clear something is deeply wrong with the system."

Ukraine

Angelina Jolie meets with children in western Ukraine

Angelina Jolie, who is the UN Refugee Agency's special envoy, met with children and volunteers in western Ukraine.