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EU proposes reform of common asylum system

In a bid to ease the pressure on frontline countries, the European Commission announced proposals to reform its asylum system.

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EU reviews asylum rules in response to migrant crisis

The European Commission has made proposals to reform EU asylum rules in response to the chaotic arrival of over a million migrants and refugees last

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Migrant arrivals to Greece slow amid tighter security on Turkish coast

Tighter security along Turkey’s coast is a key factor behind a sharp fall in the number of migrants arriving in Greece under the EU’s deal with

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Greece 'postpones' next batch of migrant deportations to Turkey

Greece has postponed the return of the next group of migrants to Turkey until Friday, according to reports quoting at least one Turkish official. The

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Turkey

Deported migrants are sent to holding centre in Turkey

The first migrants deported from Greek islands back to Turkey under a controversial deal with the EU have now been sent to a holding centre in

World

UN seeks stronger safeguards for refugees in Greece and Turkey

The European Commission says the aim of the EU’s deal with Turkey on migrants is to smash human trafficking rings – and replace chaotic, dangerous

Germany

First Syrian refugees arrive in Germany under EU-Turkey exchange deal

The first group of Syrian refugees to be sent to Europe in exchange for those returned to Turkey arrived in northern Germany on Monday. The first

Greece

First EU migrant deportations from Greece to Turkey 'go smoothly', despite protests

The scene played out at dawn on the island of Lesbos was orderly in contrast to those witnessed on Greek shores in recent months. Two

Turkey

Turkey: Dikili residents express anger over EU migrant deal

The European Commission says Ankara has met the legal requirements for the return of migrants from Greece. A spokesperson made the statement as the

Greece

Migrants arrive in Turkey after being sent back under EU deal

Migrants sent back from Greece began arriving in Turkey on Monday after the EU’s disputed deal with Ankara to stem the influx of asylum seekers into

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Scuffles at Brenner Pass

Around 500 demonstrators crossed the Austrian-Italian border at the Brenner Pass on Sunday to protest against planned border controls by Austria to

Greece

Migrant deportations from Greece to Turkey begin under EU deal

Greece began returning migrants to Turkey early on Monday morning as the EU’s deal with Ankara to stem the influx of asylum seekers into Europe came

Austria

Confrontation at Brenner Pass during a pro-migrant rally

Around 500 demonstrators held a pro-immigration rally on Sunday, crossing the Austrian – Italian border at the Brenner Pass. The event was held to

Greece

An uncertain future for thousands of migrants on Greece's Lesbos island

Migrants on the Greek island of Lesbos a few hours before many were due to be returned to Turkey. But they’re not sure what the future holds because

World News

Questions over whether Turkey and Greece are ready for controversial return of migrants

Just hours before the controversial EU-Turkey migrant deal is due to fully come into force, questions remain

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Afghan offered asylum in Lithuania thanks to YouTube plea

The asylum seeker, Abdul Basir, had worked with Lithuanian soldiers in logistics in the province of Ghor

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Protests flare up in Greece and Turkey over migrant crisis

A controversial EU deal to return refugees and migrants who landed in Greece to Turkey takes effect on Monday

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Visits to Berlin's Islamic Museum restore pride in Syrian refugees

Arabic-language guide Razan Nassreddine says Syrian refugees visiting Berlin’s Museum of Islamic Art often ask her how and when the artefacts clearly

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Turks protest plans to process migrants returned under EU deal

The Turkish town of Dikili has been earmarked to house migrants sent back from Greece under a controversial EU deal. Many locals say they don’t want

Greece

Desperation grows among migrants in Greece facing return to Turkey

Hundreds of migrants and refugees broke out of a holding centre on the Greek island of Chios on Friday following a night of violence there. Tensions