Greece: Body of seven-year-old girl recovered on Samos
The child was identified by her mother by the clothes she was wearing. Shipwrecks remain a common and tragic occurrence along the Aegean Sea, where the Greek island of Samos sits.
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Gambian authorities intercept more than 780 migrants headed to Europe
Authorities in The Gambia have stopped more than 780 migrants attempting to depart for Europe, following a deadly boat capsizing that killed more than 30 people off the coast. Increased patrols in Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco ha1
Entry/Exit border control system: Travel industry calls for review
The Entry/Exit System (EES), rolled out last October, is positioned as a move to modernize and digitize the border clearance process, and is meant to help prevent irregular migration and combat security threats. Industry organizatio1
Spanish Prime Minister: 'Our model of regular migration works'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez praised Spain's model of regular immigration while speaking at the Conference of Spanish Ambassadors held on January 8 in Madrid.
Tunisia: Authorities register a 'record number' of voluntary returns
The Tunisian authorities have said that 8,853 migrants returned to their home countries via the IOM’s voluntary return program. This was an increase of 28 percent compared to the number of voluntary returns in 2024.