Frontex leaders concealed pushbacks, watchdog reports
Three senior officials at the EU border agency Frontex actively concealed illegal pushbacks of migrants and refugees, according to a report from the European Anti-Fraud Office OLAF.
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Ukraine: European countries take in nearly one million refugees
As the number of people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine reaches the one million mark, more and more European countries have offered to take in refugees. Among them are Hungary and Greece, which are otherwise known for their1
EU Commission plans to give 3-year protection to Ukraine refugees
The European Commission has proposed granting automatic temporary protection for up to three years to people fleeing the war in Ukraine. This would include a residence permit and access to employment and social welfare.
Serbia: NGO demands more reception places for Ukrainian refugees
Serbia's government has said that they are ready to accommodate refugees from Ukraine. However, NGO Asylum Protection Center has claimed that Serbia does currently not have enough places to accommodate all refugees who are expected1
Italy's plan to host Ukrainian refugees
Italy will create an extra 16,000 spots in hosting facilities for refugees from Ukraine. The government also declared a state of emergency and allocated €10 million to emergency aid.