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Germany's Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel makes a surprise visit to Libya. The UNHCR expects around 200,000 migrants to arrive in Italy this year and refugees in Italy celebrate Ramadan. This and more in today's roundup.
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In Italy 100 university scholarships for refugees
The Italian interior ministry has made 100 scholarships available for the academic year 2017/2018 to refugee students or students with international protection. The deadline for application is July 16, 2017.
Culture, sport, cooking for World Refugee Day in Italy
UNHCR on Thursday presented the events it has planned for Italy for World Refugee day on June 20. The aim is to draw attention to grassroots initiatives and strengthen relations between Italians and refugees.
UNHCR expects 200,000 migrants to arrive in Italy this year
The UNHCR expects to see over 200,000 migrants arrive in Italy by the end of the year. To alleviate the situation in the country, the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR has commenced an action plan in Libya and Niger.
EU 'Sophia' mission: 36,000 migrants rescued in 2 years
According to an offical statement, the EU mission 'Sophia' has rescued 36,000 migrants and neutralised 440 boats used by traffickers in two years. The mission is to be extended until 2018.