Germany: Increase in attacks on migrants and asylum seekers
German police have registered an increase in attacks on migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, as well as more acts of intentional criminal damage to their accommodation.
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Italian asylum seeker center blast injures 31, some seriously
A two-storey building housing asylum seekers in the central Italian region of Lazio was destroyed by an explosion that injured 31 people, at least six of them seriously.
French coast guard rescues more than 200 migrants from Channel
The French coast guard rescued 201 migrants who got into distress in the English Channel near Calais over the weekend.
German Chancellor Scholz to examine Italy-Albania asylum deal
The German leader has signalled an openness to study Italy's recent agreement to hold asylum seekers in centers in Albania. The deal has raised human rights concerns, including from the Council of Europe.
Italy: Asylum seeker reception system fragmented and inadequate, say regions
Italy's regional governors have told a parliamentary committee that facilities for asylum seekers are not up to standard and described conditions for children and teenagers as 'completely inadequate.'