Two dead in Greek island shipwrecks
Two people have been found dead in separate shipwrecks in the Aegean islands. More than 80 others were rescued after the boats they were traveling in capsized near Samos and Lesbos.
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Sicily: Union stands up for judge who alleges 'persecution' by 'media and politicians'
A union representing magistrates in the Sicilian city of Catania has been standing up for a local judge who claims she has been the victim of a "persecution campaign," after passing judgements preventing the administrative detention1
Italy: Burden of migrant management falls on police forces, union says
The police union COISP in Italy has denounced that the brunt of migrant management and the "explosive and violent" situations registered in hotspots falls on the shoulders of police forces.
SOS Humanity rescues 90 people, criticizes Italy's distant port policy
The SOS Humanity rescue ship carrying passengers that including women, unaccompanied minors, and babies is set to port in Bari, southern Italy. The journey will take about three days.
Germany prepares to widen fixed border checks
Germany is expected to notify the EU about plans to introduce fixed border checks on the Polish, Czech Republic and Swiss borders. Previously, this had only been possible at the Austrian frontier.