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A Libyan exchange student returns to his former host country of Serbia to seek asylum. An Italian Minister has warned that foreign fighters could be among migrants in Italy and a look at Selam Palace, a frequented reception area for1
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Selam Palace, an historic squat for refugees in Rome
At first sight Selam Palace looks like any one of the many office buildings in Rome. However, its real use is revealed by the dozens of satellites dishes, flower vases, pegged-out washing and people entering and exiting the premises1
More than 87,000 foreigners in Italy in 2017, with 56,000 of them irregular
According to a new report on migration published by the Milan-based Ismu Foundation, the number of foreigners in Italy in 2017 has increased by 87,000 People, including 56,000 irregular migrants. The number of new citizens has also1
Foreign fighters could be among migrants, minister warns
Italian Interior Minister Marco Minniti has warned of the possible infiltration by Islamist foreign fighters of migrant flows and stressed that European security also lies in the capacity of member states to integrate new arrivals.
German pilots refuse to carry out deportations
Pilots across Germany are stopping planned deportations of rejected asylum seekers. At the same time, refugees are appealing their deportation orders in record numbers - and winning.