Culturally sensitive trauma care a necessity for refugees, says German psychologist
Many refugees suffer in silence due to cultural barriers — but tailored mental health support could make a difference, an expert warns.
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Racist and xenophobic incidents surged 40 percent in Switzerland in 2024
Switzerland saw a sharp rise in racist and xenophobic incidents in 2024, with 1,211 cases reported -- a 40 percent increase from the previous year. Attacks on Muslims and Arabs accounted for the most significant rise, according to o1
Italy: Woman reported for subletting council flat to irregular migrants
An Italian woman has been reported to the authorities for illegally subletting her council flat in Bologna to irregular migrants accused of drug smuggling and theft, according to local police.
Balkan route: Alleged members of Turkish migrant smuggling gang arrested
Border police in the northeastern Italian city of Trieste recently arrested eight Turkish citizens on charges of aiding and abetting illegal immigration through the so-called 'Balkan route'.
Greece says it won't accept migrant returns from Germany
Athens says it won't accept Germany's plan to return migrants who first applied for asylum in Greece. The migration minister says the country administers a disproportionate number of displaced people within the EU.