The far-right League party in Sicily has proposed to introduce behavioural 'rules' to urge migrants to respect public spaces and local inhabitants. The suggestion has sparked outcry and complaints of racism.
In a town in southern Germany, a weight has been lifted for Mheddin Saho. The Syrian, who is blind, has been given a second chance to apply for protection in Germany and is no longer in church asylum.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees slammed not only Greece but all European governments, saying the "deplorable" and illegal acts towards asylum seekers were being "normalized."
Cyprus has struck a deal with the European Union to help improve the country’s migrant reception facilities. Under the new agreement it will also be easier for Cyprus to send back rejected asylum seekers.
The Italian branch of UNICEF has announced that a watchdog body will soon be set up to prevent health-related harm resulting from child labor. About 28,000 children are believed to be working in the country, half of them are unaccom1