In Turkey, a lack of classroom space and language skills pose challenges for nearly one million refugee children. A new report finds that migrants working in Italy account for almost 9 percent of the GDP. And a website called 'MaybeHere' helps to find missing migrants. This and more in today's roundup.
EU money can't push Syrian schoolkids over Turkey's language barrier: EU funds expanded education opportunities for Syrian refugees in Turkey, but lack of physical classroom space and language skills still pose challenges for nearly a million children. Diego Cupolo reports from Ankara. Click here to read more.
IOM sends relief packages and meals to migrants in Libya: The International Organisation for Migration is providing support to migrants present in the Libyan cities of Zuwara and Sabratha with core relief packages and 100,000 meals. Click here to read more.
Refugees in Germany: Fewer family reunifications than expected, says study: A study has found that the number of refugees whose loved ones may join them in Germany is much lower than government estimates. The figures potentially remove an obstacle for Chancellor Angela Merkel in coalition talks. Click here to read more.
Migrants employed in Italy account for 9 percent of GDP: Immigrants working in Italy account for almost 9 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and pay 11.5 billion euros of social security contributions, according to a recent report. Click here to read more.
'MaybeHere': website helping to find missing migrants: Each year, many people disappear along the long and dangerous migration routes into Europe. In an effort to trace the missing, a Syrian software developer created the website "MaybeHere", a platform where friends and families can report disappearances and share information. This online community has already helped to locate four missing people. Click here to read more.
In Italy 3,000 places for refugees in civilian service: The Italian government has made 3,000 places available for beneficiaries of international protection in civil service projects in Italy. Click here to read more.