Tunisia: 64 people rescued off eastern coast
Authorities in Tunisia report that 64 people were rescued after their boat ran out of fuel and capsized off the country's eastern Mediterranean coast. The boat is believed to have set sail from Libya.
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Italian interior minister defends migration policies, stresses cooperation with Libya
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi addressed the Senate on February 27 during question time, once again discussing migration policies and emphasizing Italy’s cooperation with Libya.
Nearly 3,000 people in Italy are stateless or at risk – UNHCR
The United Nations Refugees Agency (UNHCR) on 27 February launched a new report titled "Mapping statelessness in Italy" about people who are stateless and those who are at risk of becoming stateless in Italy.
UK sees sharp drop in work visas as asylum claims reach record high
Britain issued 37 percent fewer work visas in 2024 compared to the previous year, including an 81 percent drop in permits for health and social care workers. However, asylum claims rose by 18 percent, reaching a record 108,138, driv1
Austria's new coalition takes hard stance on migration
The newly formed government has laid out its migration policy framework, which emphasizes curbing irregular migration and improving migrant return mechanisms. The government says it reserves the right to suspend asylum applications1