Restrictions on refugees' families coming to Germany to continue, says Thomas de Maiziere: German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere wants to continue the practice of not generally allowing refugees' family members access to Germany. The restrictions apply to refugees under subsidiary protection. Click here to read more.

Migration routes to Europe: How policy makers are affecting travel: The results of European policy-maker’s decisions can be measured in how the numbers of migrants choosing particular routes to Europe rise and fall. And as one route is closed, another opens. Click here to read more.

A house for migrants in Belgrade to escape everyday boredom: Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in the Refugee Aid Miksalište project manage a drop-in house for migrants in Belgrade. Through activities, workshops and language lessons, they bring a breath of fresh air to the inactive and discouraged migrants. Click here to read more.

700 refugee children enroll in Serbian schools: Some 700 children of migrants will begin the school year with local children on September 1st in Serbia. The first problem for them will be the language, as underscored by the Education and Technological Development Minister Mladen Sarcevic. Click here to read more. 

Large drop in migrant sea landings in Italy in July and August: Figures show a big drop in the number of migrant arrivals on Italian coasts in July and August. Interior Minister Marco Minniti claims this is the result of the Italian strategy. Click here to read more.