Belgium approves home raids for migration enforcement
Belgium’s parliament has approved home searches for certain people facing deportation, despite warnings from rights groups that the measure could undermine privacy, family life and due process.
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Greek authorities arrest ten accused of smuggling hundreds of people
Greek authorities have busted a smuggling ring accused of illegally bringing in over 500 migrants into the country. Police say that some of their victims were temporarily trafficked into working at agricultural farms to pay off thei1
Three-quarters of world's displaced people face severe climate risks, UN says
Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people, or three-quarters of the global total, live in countries highly exposed to climate hazards, the UN Refugee Agency said on Friday, urging action ahead of the COP31 climate summit in Turkey1
Greece searches for 60 missing after migrant boat reportedly sinks off Crete
A survivor reported that a boat carrying around 60 people sank south of Crete. The search for those missing comes as migrant arrivals on Crete and Gavdos increase, putting pressure on local authorities and reception facilities.
Croatia uses charter flight to deport 36 Egyptians, citing lower costs
Croatia has deported 36 Egyptian nationals on a charter flight from Zagreb to Cairo. The Croatian authorities said they are seeking to speed up and reduce the cost of returning migrants staying in the country illegally.