EU seeks to accelerate return of migrants
This week's EU summit will address the thorny topic of migration. But there are conflicting interests among member states. The European Commission has announced new guidelines for repatriations.
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Albania: First asylum seekers arrive under Italy deal
A group of 16 migrants arrived in Albania from Lampedusa, Italy, this week. They are the first people who will be staying at a center in the non-EU country while Italy is processing their asylum applications. Refugee rights organiza1
Poland plans to temporarily suspend asylum 'within weeks'
The Polish government has announced that it’s planning to suspend the right to claim asylum at its border with Belarus temporarily. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he's intending to introduce a new law to that end within weeks. Howe1
Greece: Four migrants dead after boat incident off Kos
Two women and two children died in a migrant boat incident on Tuesday evening near the Greek island of Kos. Another 27 passengers were rescued, according to Greek coast guards. Local authorities arrested one smuggling suspect.
Italian President spreads message of solidarity and integration towards migrants
The Italian President Sergio Mattarella expressed his hopes that integration for migrants could be achieved through learning the Italian language and culture. He underlined that Italy had a long history of hosting and offering solid1