Five arrested for smuggling migrants in Europe via private jet
Five alleged smugglers have been arrested in Rome and Brussels for their role in bringing migrants from Turkey to Europe on private jets. Two others are reported to still be on the run.
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Aegean: Several children reported to have drowned in alleged pushback event
Five children and a woman have reportedly drowned in the Aegean Sea, while five people remain missing. Turkish authorities have accused Greek officials of pushing the migrants back towards Turkey.
UNHCR: Too many refugee children lack access to education
Only 68% percent of refugee children have access to primary school education, and only 37% to secondary school education, according to a new report by UNHCR.
Germany: Share of migrant-led startups on the rise despite continued challenges
Close to one in four start-up founders in Germany have a migration background, according to a study. This underscores the importance of migrants as an economic force. But key challenges, especially in the areas of collaboration, fin1
Italy: 25 migrant boats land on Lampedusa in one day
Nearly 600 migrants and refugees arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa on Tuesday; more than 170 did on Wednesday. One man was found dead on a boat that reached the island. Meanwhile, nearly 400 people were rescued from a drift1