Germany: Four people smuggling suspects arrested
German police has arrested four suspects who are accused of smuggling at least 300 migrants and refugees from Syria and Iraq to Germany. Police say that the men charged up to €10,000 per person.
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Germany's dual citizenship reforms 'way overdue'
Germany's government is planning to allow immigrants multiple citizenships, overturning a decadeslong ban. The idea, a long-standing tradition in many countries, is well overdue, say those affected.
Germany: Eritrean asylum seeker suspected of fatally stabbing girl
Two girls on their way to school were attacked by a man wielding a knife in a town in southern Germany. Police have said they arrested an Eritrean man inside a refugee home near the scene of the attack, as well as detained two other men. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack.
Germany: Refugees on track to become train drivers
A labor integration program by the German rail network will soon see 13 refugees become fully-qualified train drivers. It won't solve the country's critical labor shortage, but for the migrant trainees it's a dream come true.
How European countries regulate citizenship
Germany is debating planned reforms concerning dual citizenship in the country. Citizenship laws vary widely across Europe.
Migration to Germany to hit 1.2 million in 2022 — report
With a million Ukrainian refugees and an expected 200,000 asylum claims, migration to Germany this year is set to surpass the 2015 European migrant crisis.
German authorities fly 90 rescued migrants from Italy
The group of around 90 people landed in two German airports on Thursday. The migrants had been rescued in Italy and will now be sent to reception centers in four German states.
Germany: Bundestag passes 'opportunity right of residency' law
The German parliament has passed a new law that will make it easier for foreigners with a short-term 'tolerated stay' permit (Duldung) to get a residency permit.
Europe struggles to assist largest number of asylum seekers in six years
As the European Union continues to lack a unified migration policy and countries fail to provide basic necessities to asylum seekers, charities and regional networks rush to fill the gaps.
Employees wanted in Europe: A Tunisian perspective (2/2)
Tunisia has been going through a severe economic and political crisis in the last few years. More than one out of three young persons is unemployed. The route to Europe, which is lacking qualified personnel in many sectors, seems like the only way forward.
Germany seeks looser immigration rules for non-EU workers
Germany's Cabinet is pushing for a point system for skilled non-EU workers and plans to grant immigrants from the West Balkans access to their job market for an unlimited amount of time.
Hidden from sight: The dangers of clandestine migration journeys
Migrants are using increasingly creative ways to journey to their destinations, often ignoring the risks involved. So-called clandestine journeys, which often involve stowing away in cars, lorries, boats, trains or planes are among the most dangerous ways people can travel.