Mediterranean death rate goes up despite drop in migrant arrivals: The death rate among migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe almost doubled this year, although fewer migrants made the journey, according to a recent report released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

What are the challenges in providing adequate mental health support for refugees in Germany?: Every second refugee suffers from psychological distress and every one in four needs an expert's counselling. However, linguistic and cultural barriers, and targeted initiatives make access to mental health difficult for the newcomers in Germany.

Seeking asylum in the Republic of Ireland: Not as many people apply for asylum in Ireland as in other countries on the European continent, partly due to its geographical location. Infomigrants looks at how the process in Ireland works.

Greek island of Lesbos reaches breaking point: With widespread tension caused by the recent upsurge in migrant arrivals on Greece's Aegean Islands, Lesbos' mayor, Spyros Galinos, has made an urgent plea to the government to take action in order to avoid an "explosive situation."

Asylum seekers in Europe left waiting: By the start of this year, more than half of Europe's asylum-seeker arrivals over a two-year period had yet to be processed, a study shows. For many, the pace hinged on which nation was handling their applications.