In Loon-Plage near Dunkirk, northern France, hundreds of migrants live in an informal camp while waiting to cross the Channel to England. Dozens of tents are scattered among the groves, surrounded by mud and rubbish. Without support1
Ali used a smuggler to get from Pakistan to Europe. His parents have had no contact from him since he left.
The first female artist ever to have an artwork chosen for the special German Christmas stamp was born in Afghanistan, and lives in Munich. The stamp is the first to feature artwork made by a contemporary living artist.
Migrants in Calais face harsh conditions while waiting for the chance to cross the English Channel. Despite the risks, many see the UK as their last hope for a better future.
The Islamist rebel offense has renewed violence and suffering in Syria. Some 50,000 people have been displaced inside the country and dozens of civilians died since fighting broke out last week. In the EU, the escalation is expected1