Syrian refugee Tareq Alaows launches bid for German parliament
After fleeing Syria's civil war in 2015, the 31-year old social worker and Green party candidate is hoping to become the first refugee from Syria to be elected to the Bundestag.
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Greece: Lesbos migrant camp 'ready for winter' says minister
Greece's migration minister has told a German newspaper that the temporary reception facility on Lesbos is 'largely' equipped for winter. Despite some improvements, however, images from residents in the camp show miserable condition1
Prosecutor concerned for unaccompanied minors in Italy
Authorities in the northeastern region of Friuli Venezia Giulia have expressed concern for the high number of unaccompanied foreign minors reaching Italy from the Balkan route through the northeastern border.
Rescued: Young Afghans hidden in truck in northern Italy
Six young Afghans, including four minors, were rescued by Carabinieri police on January 28. According to police, they had been on the road for the last eight months.
14 asylum seekers arrested in UK following fire at former army barracks
Police in southeastern England have said that 14 people have been arrested at a center housing migrants and asylum seekers in Folkestone, following a fire and disturbances last week.