UK: Government to sign agreements with Balkan countries to prevent people smuggling
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will sign new agreements with Serbia, North Macedonia and Kosovo on Thursday to step up efforts against people smuggling.
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Greece: Four dead and 25 survivors in alleged migrant smuggling incident
The Greek authorities say they have recovered the bodies of four migrants from the sea off the island of Rhodes. They also found a further 25 people alive on land, after an alleged migrant smuggler reportedly forced his passengers o1
Italy: Trieste officials inspect conditions of migrants sleeping rough
The Mayor of Trieste and officials from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region recently conducted separate inspections: the mayor focused on migrants sleeping rough, while regional officials examined issues related to unaccompanied foreig1
Somalia and Germany announce deportation deal
The leaders of Somalia and Germany have agreed to boost the number of deportations of Somali migrants without legal status. The deal will mostly affect a handful of people convicted of serious crimes.
Channel: Three more dead bodies found off French coast
Another body has been found on a beach in northern France – possibly a migrant who died attempting to cross the Channel to Britain. Reports say seven bodies have been found in the area in the past week.