A Turkish man and two Pakistani nationals have been arrested after sailing a boat filled with migrants from Turkey to Italy despite stormy weather conditions. The fourth suspect is believed to be Turkish. The suspects are said to ha1
There have been more public protests against plans to build accommodation for refugees and migrants in northeastern Germany. Far right extremists joined a demonstration of around 500 people on Monday.
Italy's institutions and political leaders have expressed sorrow following a deadly migrant shipwreck off Calabria, starting with President Sergio Mattarella.
The migrant shipwreck off Calabria on Sunday did not only claim the lives of dozens of people, it also tore families apart. The medical charity MSF is trying to provide support to survivors.
Authorities in Greece have arrested two leading members of a migrant smuggling gang. The country meanwhile continues to step up efforts to secure its borders with neighboring Turkey.