Poland: Four migrants rescued from swamp
Members of the Polish emergency services and the military helped rescue four migrants who got lost in swampy ground on Tuesday on the Polish side of the border with Belarus.
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Italy: 'Walk of hope' aims to raise awareness for migrants' plight
Several Italian migrant rights organizations have organized a 'walk of hope' in Italy from the Slovenian to the French border to raise awareness for the many challenges migrants and refugees face.
City of Berlin to accept 500 Afghan refugees
The city government of Berlin is planning to take in 500 refugees from Afghanistan over the next five years. People who are in particular need of protection will be prioritized under the initiative.
Migrantes Foundation report: Sharp rise in Libyan detention
A report published by the Migrantes Foundation of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) underscored a sharp rise in the detention of migrants in Libyan centers this year. Official centers alone were holding some 10,000 in early Oct1
Lampedusa should be seen as EU border, says Italian minister
The minister for infrastructure and sustainable mobility, Enrico Giovannini, said during a visit to Lampedusa that the island should be seen "above all as a border of the European Union." The entire block, rather than individual cou1