Migrants force entry in Spain's Melilla exclave
Fifty-two migrants have forced their way into Spain's North African exclave from Morocco by scaling the border fence. The territory has become a regular flashpoint for African migrants in recent years.
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Dozens of migrants drown off coast of Tunisia after heading to Italy
A boat carrying people towards Europe capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, with dozens losing their lives in the deadliest migrant boat sinking in months. Nearby fishing boats managed to save 16 people.
Italian ships rescue more than 60 migrants
On Thursday, more than 60 migrants were picked up by two Italian ships: a naval ship and a private NGO vessel. While Matteo Salvini, Italy‘s Interior Minister and leader of the right-wing League (La Liga) party, reiterated that the1
Syrian refugees in France at Napoli Teatro Festival
Works by French artists and Syrian refugees in France will be welcomed to Naples for the Napoli Teatro Festival Italia 2019 to develop a project for intercultural cooperation and to talk about the present through art.
Asylum seekers have right to open accounts, say banks
The Italian Banking Association (ABI) has said that asylum seekers must only show their stay permit to be able to open an account. The statement came after several reports of rejections by different banks and post offices.