UNHCR: Migrant arrivals to Italy in January increase
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) registered the arrival of 3,479 migrants on the Italian coasts during the month of January. That's a 13 percent increase compared to the previous month, they say.
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Germany: 11,000 migrant minors currently in asylum procedures
More than 11,000 underage migrants are currently seeking asylum in Germany, around 800 of them younger than 14. The overall number of asylum claims and irregular border crossings in Germany, meanwhile, is decreasing.
Canaries: Arrivals drop by a third, 'decisive week' for distribution of migrant minors
Following a record-breaking year of irregular migrant arrivals to the Canary Islands, the month of January saw a significant decline. Meanwhile, the legal framework for the redistribution of migrant minors who arrived on the Canari1
Authorities dismantle criminal network facilitating illegal immigration in southern Italy
Authorities in southern Italy have arrested 36 individuals in a large-scale operation targeting a network accused of facilitating illegal immigration, corruption, and fraud. Investigators uncovered fraudulent work permits for over 21
Germany: Number of attacks on asylum accommodation increased in 2024
According to information released by the German government, the number of attacks on asylum-seeker accommodation increased during 2024. Overall, attacks with an extreme far-right element have also risen.