Morocco intercepted fewer irregular migration attempts in 2025
Authorities in Morocco prevented 6.4 percent fewer attempts by migrants trying to enter Europe irregularly in 2025 than in the previous year, confirmed the Interior Ministry last week.
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Syrians in Germany continue to face hurdles in returning home
There are almost a million Syrians in Germany, most of them hold some kind of protected status in the country. But, since Syria’s interim President Al Sharaa visited Germany last week, the Syrian community has been forced to conside1
Denmark's Avnstrup return center, where foreigners live in a state of limbo
The Danish government has adopted one of Europe’s most restrictive asylum policies. The country systematically deports rejected asylum seekers and foreign nationals whose residence permit has lapsed. The Avnstrup return center house1
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Ethiopian authorities dismantle major trafficking ring allegedly responsible for over 100 migrant deaths
Ethiopian authorities have arrested a "dangerous international human trafficker" alongside nine of his accomplices. The gang is accused of holding more than 3,000 people captive in Libya. Some of the victims are believed to have bee1
Canary Islands: Migrant arrivals down over 80 percent in first quarter of 2026
Migrant arrivals in the Spanish archipelago of the Canary Islands fell by 82 percent in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2025. This decrease is attributed to the signing of several agreements betwee1
Authorities across Europe stop smugglers bringing Vietnamese migrants to UK
Authorities across Europe have dismantled a transnational criminal network that had allegedly smuggled over 1,000 migrants from Vietnam into the United Kingdom via France. Authorities arrested 16 suspects in France and three in the1
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Italy: Population stabilizes due to migration but debate continues over how best to reset Europe's demographics
For the first time in years, Italy, which was at the forefront of Europe's general demographic decline, has reported that its population has remained largely stable over the last year. But, as more and more European countries strugg1
UK immigration rule changes 2026: What you need to know
The latest reforms in UK immigration laws aim to tighten border controls, streamline work visa and settlement processes, and update asylum procedures. InfoMigrants breaks down what you need to know if you are looking to apply for a1
German Parliament agrees to implement Common European Asylum Policy, tightening rules still further
The German Parliament has voted in favor of implementing the new Common European Asylum System and has agreed on toughening up its approach to irregular migration still further. The measures aim to speed up asylum procedures and the1