Schengen: New rules to enter EU+, biometric controls kick off
The Entry/Exit System (EES) entered into force on 12 October, aiming to strengthen external border controls of the EU as well as those of Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
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Libya: Bodies of 61 migrants recovered
The bodies of 61 migrants have been recovered over the course of the last two weeks, stated the Libyan government organization Emergency Medicine and Support Center.
Hundreds of migrants rescued at sea and taken to Lampedusa
Between October 8 and 9, numerous rescue operations took place, and saved hundreds of migrants. The migrants were disembarked on the island of Lampedusa. They had all departed from Libya.
Summit on Balkans in Belfast focuses on controlling migration
The Berlin Process Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Western Balkans took place on October 8 and 9 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. During the summit, the Balkan route was also discussed.
Detention of NGO ship Mediterranea in Trapani suspended
The Court of Trapani has ruled in favour of an appeal filed by the captain of migrant-rescue vessel Mediterranea, run by the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans. The ship had been placed under administrative detention following the crew'1