Mauritania is main country of departure for migrants to Spain
In 2024 Mauritania was the main country of departure for migrants headed to the Spanish coasts, according to data by the Spanish National Security Department (DSN).
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Council of Europe defends human rights court amid tensions over migrant returns
The Council of Europe has pushed back against calls from nine member states to revise how the European Court of Human Rights interprets migration-related cases. Secretary General Alain Berset warned against politicizing the court, s1
Hundreds of migrants rescued near Greek island of Crete
Greek coast guard officials report that more than 500 migrants were rescued near the island of Crete in recent days, reflecting an increasing number of crossings from North Africa to southern Greece.
Video: Germany ramps up border checks
The German government plans to intensify border controls in an effort to slow the influx of irregular migrants — a key campaign promise of newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz. But how do people living in border regions feel abou1
Over half of Italians back shorter path to citizenship, poll finds
A YouTrend poll found that 52 percent of Italians would set a residency time for foreigners to get citizenship of five years or less, compared with the current 10-year requirement.