Around 1.83 million people who sought protection on international, humanitarian or political grounds were registed in Germany in 2019, only slightly more than in the previous year. The majority came from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Tunisian authorities intercepted various boats heading towards Europe on Tuesday, blocking hundreds of migrants from travelling towards Italy. However, Tunisians meanwhile continued to arrive on the Italian island of Lampedusa.
Italy's Coast Guard cited "technical irregularities" and said the ship was carrying too many passengers. SOS Mediterranee, the aid group that runs the ship, called the move "a new level of official harassment."
The Persefone project helps migrant women who are victims of trafficking and violence. Now, the central Italian region of Tuscany has approved funding for the project for another three years.
Three migrants hosted at former military barracks in the city of Udine, northeastern Italy, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The regional governor of Friuli Venezia Giulia wants the facility to be declared a 'red zone1