Syrian refugee withdraws bid for German parliament seat after threats
Tareq Alaows caused a sensation last month when he announced his intention to run for Germany's parliament. Now, he says racism and threats have caused him to reconsider.
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Germany: Right-wing parties benefit when asylum seekers are housed in centers
Higher numbers of asylum seekers lead to greater support for right-wing political parties, researchers in Germany say. One study found that housing asylum seekers in reception centers gives anti-migrant parties a boost at the ballot1
Greece: Migrants in camps to be vaccinated in May
Migrants are not a priority for receiving COVID-19 vaccination in Greece. The Migration Minister has said that asylum seekers in camps will begin to be vaccinated in May.
Ventimiglia space for migrant children set up
Caritas and Save The Children have set up a 'Child-Sized Space' to give children transiting through with their families a calm space for recreation. The large tent was created to offer support and protection to families traveling wi1
Refugees in France pick grapes for Château Pédesclaux
A large French wine producer has started a project in collaboration with an association of former professional rugby players. The project provides training and seasonal jobs to refugees in the vineyards of Château Pédesclaux in sout1