Migrant camps on the Greek islands are over capacity after the Greek coast guard and other nearby ships rescued nearly 240 migrants crossing the Aegean from Turkey in small boats on Tuesday and Wednesday, authorities say.
Polemics continue in Italy over a Catania judge's strikedown of the government's detainment of three migrants in a pre-deportation center in the Sicilian city of Pozzallo. Justice Minister Carlo Nordio has confirmed plans to appeal.1
Over 60 migrants likely fell ill to food poisoning at a northern Italian reception center earlier this week, authorities say. None are in critical condition.
Amid heightened concerns about irregular migration, Slovakia became the latest country to tighten its borders, blaming it on a "chain reaction."
The announcement came after Italy and Germany appeared to have resolved a disagreement over Mediterranean rescue NGOs. The bloc aims to ensure it will act cohesively in the event of a large inflow of asylum-seekers.