Germany sees growing 'fake father' racket for migrants
Officials have said that there are thousands of cases of men claiming paternity for money and expedited visa procedures. Legally prosecuting them, however, remains a gray area.
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Italy has opened up its civil service for refugees to participate. The Czech Republic has ended its involvement in an EU migrant relocation scheme and DW takes a look at the deportation system in Germany. All this and more in today1
Czech Republic stops taking in migrants under EU relocation program
The Czech Republic on Monday has announced it would stop taking in asylum seekers under the EU relocation program. Other countries in Eastern Europe have also refused to accept refugees despite the joint EU-agreement to ease the si1
Egypt cops nab new suspect in 200-death migrant boat tragedy
Authorities in Egypt's Beheira governorate have arrested a new suspect in relation to the capsizing of a boat filled with illegal migrants last summer. Over 200 people died in the tragedy.
Italy opens national civil service to refugees
The Italian government will open its national civil service activities to refugees and humanitarian protection holders. The services were previously available only to Italian citizens.