Humanitarian corridors bring 71 refugees to Rome
On the morning of June 25, 71 refugees mostly of African origins arrived in the Italian capital via a flight from Libya as part of a humanitarian corridor.
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Crete: Tense mood as hundreds of migrants continue to arrive on Greek island
Over 1,300 migrants have reached Crete in recent days, prompting protests among some residents. Athens has sent several naval vessels to the southern Mediterranean to intercept migrant departures, and is accusing Libya of not doing1
Sea-Watch aircraft discovers five bodies off Libya
An NGO airplane reported spotting five bodies floating in the Mediterranean off Libya's coast. Operator Sea-Watch says a Libyan vessel present at the scene did not respond to radio calls.
UNHCR estimates 2.5 million people need resettlement in 2026
UNHCR released information stating that 2.5 million refugees will need to be resettled next year, according to a document and press release published on June 24.
Belgium expands police checks against irregular immigration
Belgian authorities announced last week that they will be expanding police checks starting this summer. These checks will not be at borders, but inside the country, and will focus on the country's roads, trains, and buses. These ope1