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Spain

Three Spanish firefighters accused of trafficking people in Lesbos

Accused by Greek authorities of smuggling refugees into the EU, they could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.

07/03/2018

Bangladesh

'Ethnic cleansing' of Rohingya continues says UN envoy

The assessment by the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights comes more than six months after insurgent attacks sparked a security response by Myanmar that has driven nearly 700,000 people into Bangladesh.

06/03/2018

World

How migration influences voters in Italy's general election

How important is the issue of migration to voters in Italy? Is the 'alarmist' way the issue is being reported in some sections of the media likely to influence the vote?

01/03/2018

North Korea

Sold as a bride, North Korean woman finds salvation in Seoul

Human trafficking is the only option for escape for many North Koreans.

23/02/2018

World News

Amnesty International criticise world leaders in Annual Report

Amnesty International has criticised world leaders for their use of hate speech and politics of fear.

22/02/2018

World News

Report: 'Space for civil society continued to shrink across Europe'

The Amnesty International World report reviews topics such as freedom of expression, counter-terrorism laws, immigration laws, women's rights, and minority rights.

21/02/2018

Turkey

'I did not hear a single voice after we sank' survivor of capsized boa

Fatih Yasar is the only known survivor of a capsized boat fleeing Turkey.

17/02/2018

Europe News

The long journey to a new home

Euronews talks to a Syrian family as they leave Greece for a new life in Ireland.

15/02/2018

World News

The gripping images nominated for World Press Photo of the year

Take a look at the six powerful photographs that have been shortlisted for the prestigious award.

15/02/2018

Italy

Europe has a model for integrating Muslim migrants - in Sicily

As Italy deals with the aftermath of a violent attack on immigrants, Muslims in Catania offer an example of how integration can work.

09/02/2018

Syria

Aid agencies warn Syrian refugees risk being forced to return home

Six major charities claim an anti-refugee backlash and misleading rhetoric in host countries have created a false impression that Syria is now safe.

06/02/2018

No Comment

Arab refugees march in German city

Arab refugees and Germans carrying pro-immigrant and anti-fascism placards marched in Cottbus on Saturday.

03/02/2018

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Merkel's better week

This is State of the Union, euronews' weekly roundup of the big stories and the big issues facing the EU-28 over the past seven days.

26/01/2018

Europe News

Brussels residents open their homes to migrants

Growing numbers of migrants have flocked to Brussels in recent months. Belgian immigration services are overwhelmed so locals are stepping in to help.

24/01/2018

Belgium

Belgium debates migrant search law

Sunday evening saw protests in Brussels over government plans to arrest migrants and refugees sleeping in a local park. Belgian lawmakers are now debating measures that would allow police to search private homes suspected of sheltering unauthorised migrants.

23/01/2018

World News

Refugee orchestra's message of peace

The musicians in Brazil's Mundana Refugi Orchestra are refugees from ten different nations who come together on stage to deliver a message of peace and hope.

18/01/2018

Germany

Refugee numbers in Germany dropped dramatically in 2017

186,644 asylum seekers were registered last year, a drop of more than 100,000 from 2016. The Germany Interior Ministry says is shows the height of the crisis has been "overcome."

16/01/2018

France

French president says he'll not allow migrant camps to develop

Emmanuel Macron due to meet British counterpart on Thursday to discuss migrants in Calais eager to cross into Britain.

16/01/2018

Greece

Samos bursts at the seams as Pope preaches patience while locals' pati

Greeks on the island, which has gained the second largest concentration of migrants in the last two years, are fed up with waiting for relief.

14/01/2018

Vatican

'Treat newcomers with respect' pontiff urges

Pope Francis called on people to welcome the unknown as he delivered a mass for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

14/01/2018