Germany takes in more refugees from Greece
26 more refugee families have arrived in Germany from Greece. A plane carrying 101 refugees touched down Friday in the city of Hanover.
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Save the Children reports surge in sea crossings from Lebanon
Hundreds of people have attempted the dangerous crossing from Lebanon to Cyprus via the Mediterranean in recent months, according to Save the Children. The organization said the number of crossings increased significantly in Septemb1
Migrants in Italy paid €18 billion in taxes and social security dues last year
Foreign workers in Italy paid almost €18 billion euros in taxes and social security dues in 2019, according to a new report. Foreign employees reportedly produced 9.5% of the Italian GDP.
Libya detains coastguard commander accused of human trafficking and migrant smuggling
The UN-recognized government in Libya has detained a coastguard commander Abdalrahman Al-Milad in connection with human trafficking and migrant smuggling. The UN Security Council previously accused him of intentionally sinking migra1
Migrants in Italy: Naples mayor supports rescue ship project
Naples Mayor Luigi de Magistris has announced that he is supporting the organization ResQ Onlus in its plan to launch a migrant-rescue ship in the central Mediterranean.