The German government has admitted that it does not always know the whereabouts of rejected asylum seekers, but argues that the number doesn't tell the whole truth. The government's asylum agency faces a file backlog.

When hundreds of refugees camped out in central Athens in 2015, the women's organization Melissa Network in Athens found itself at the forefront of the crisis. It has steadily grown to become a thriving space for the empowerment of1

There’s a lack of affordable housing in many big German cities. The situation is particularly tense in Berlin, making it hard for asylum seekers and the unemployed to find an apartment. Guesthouses and hotels in the German capital1

Malta has won praise for meeting its commitments as part of the EU’s refugee relocation program. But many say the country is not doing enough to support the new arrivals. Refugees in Malta shared their experiences with DW’s Işil Ner1