Migrants arriving at Pozzallo tell of nightmare at sea
The migrants who arrived safely in Pozzallo tell of the horrors of the shipwreck in the Mediterranean in which 70 people are believed to have died, including a pregnant woman and a newborn baby.
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Is Albania the new migrant gateway to the EU?
In recent days, 38 people have been arrested trying to cross into Albania. Authorities say more migrants are looking for alternative routes to get to Europe, as other countries close their borders.
UNICEF says 30 million displaced children need protection
The UN children fund UNICEF said there are 30 million children worldwide who have been displaced by conflict, the highest number since World War II. The organization is calling on world leaders to intensify protection measures for minors....
Features
Africans weigh in on Germany's refugee policy debacle
Germany's migration policy debacle is also making waves among Africans online. To the big question facing Chancellor Angela Merkel – whether or not to shut the door on asylum-seekers – some Africans are saying "Why not?"
Potential EU-Albania asylum deal could help keep Germany's Angela Merkel in power
Albania is reportedly open to hosting reception centers for individuals seeking asylum in the EU. The plan could help keep embattled German Chancellor Angela Merkel in power and placate her hard-line interior minister.
#Worthit? A series about refugees in Germany
#Worthit? is a video series portraying refugees and migrants in Germany. The central question is whether it was #Worthit? to leave their native country. They likewise consider whether the expectations for the new home have been fulfilled,...
News
A majority of Spaniards want to welcome migrants, poll
A poll by Oxfam Intermon said over 60 percent of Spaniards interviewed were in favor of migration while 20 percent thought they were being ''invaded'' by migrants.
Hungary passes 'Stop Soros' bill, defying EU and rights groups
The legislation criminalizes aid to illegal immigrants and is punishable with up to one year in jail. Hungary chose to vote on the bill even before the Council of Europe was able to submit its conclusion on it.
Refugees' voices tell the story of global migration
The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR in Italy chose to tell the story of the data in its Global Trends 2018 report by allowing refugees themselves to speak, on the occasion of World Refugee Day.
Personal stories
Understanding Europe
A chronology of the refugee crisis in Europe
What are the main events of the European refugee crisis? Infomigrants looks back on key developments of the last three years.
Migrants urged to vaccinate against infectious diseases
With the number of cases of measles growing in Europe, health authorities are urging everyone to make sure they are vaccinated against the potentially deadly disease. Migrants are especially at risk, as studies have shown they have lower...
Fact check: Can refugees change their city of residence?
Let’s say you’ve been granted refugee status in Germany and want to move to another city. That might not be so easy. Why? Let’s find out.
The European Union
Migration 2015: Relocation
Based on Commission proposals, the Justice and Home Affairs Council adopted in September 2015 two Decisions to relocate 160,000 asylum seekers from Italy and Greece, to assist them in dealing with the pressures of the refugee crisis....
Is the European Union a Country?
Watch this video to find out more about the European Union and its countries.
The true story of Salem, an Eritrean successfully relocated from Italy to Portugal
This is the testimony of Salem, an Eritrean woman who successfully relocated from Italy to Portugal. The mother of a beautiful baby called Joana, Salem fled her country to find freedom. She had the courage to speak up about smugglers...