Around two-thirds of Syrians and Eritreans who have migrated to Germany in recent years say they are content, according to a new report. The study also found that Eritreans have an easier time than Syrians finding a job.
Lebanese police say they have again prevented dozens of Syrians from reaching Cyprus by sea. Over the past year, there have been numerous attempts to smuggle migrants to the small EU member state.
In his annual message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis stated that "our societies will have a 'colorful' future, enriched by diversity and by cultural exchanges," stressing the need to learn to live together, in1
Twenty-four migrants who have applied for asylum or have international protection in Italy will participate in a training near Siena (Tuscany) to learn how to harvest grapes and olives in the land of the Brunello wine.
Italian authorities have arrested 14 people who allegedly belonged to a criminal organisation that sold false documents to migrants so they could obtaining Italian stay permits.