Geo Barents rescues more than 260 people in Mediterranean
The crew of the Geo Barents carried out four separate rescue operations in the central Mediterranean on Thursday. The NGO ship now has 268 migrants on board.
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German police arrest two suspected migrant smugglers
Federal Police have searched five apartments in the southern German states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, resulting in the arrest of two suspected smugglers. More than 90 police officers were deployed during the operation in tota1
Italy: Prosecutors demand 10 years and 5 months for former Riace mayor
An appeals court is currently examining the corruption case against Mimmo Lucano, the former mayor of Riace. The small town in Italy became known for welcoming refugees and migrants. Public prosecutors have demanded 10 years and 5 m1
Czech Republic extends checks on border with Slovakia
The Czech Republic has announced that it will be extending temporary checks along its border with Slovakia. The extension will run for another 45 days and is presently set to end on December 12.
More than 103 migrants intercepted by Turkish coast guard in Aegean waters
Turkish media reports say that over 100 migrants have been intercepted by the Turkish coast guard on the Aegean coast off the western province of Izmir. Meanwhile, seven others were reportedly rescued at sea.