23 Turkish citizens fled to Greece
More than 20 Turkish citizens who say they have been persecuted in their home country have fled to Greece to seek asylum. Greek news reports say they include families with children.
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Italy and Tunisia discuss aid, border patrols
Italy has promised Tunisia more than 10 million euros to reduce the number of migrants headed to Italian shores. Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio and Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese made an official visit to Tunis on Monda1
Migrant arrivals to Europe increase as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Irregular migrant arrivals to Europe are picking up again, after record lows in April due to COVID-19 restrictions. The number of people reaching Italy and Malta by boat more than doubled from June to July.
Bosnia: Anti-migrant protest at Croatia border
Residents in the town of Velika Kladusa in Bosnia-Herzegovina have staged an anti-migrant protest. They accused migrants of assaults and violence against the local population.
COVID-19 cases reported in Greek island migrant camp
Four people have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus in the Vial refugee camp on Chios, bringing the total number of infections to five. An earlier case was detected last week.