Today's news
Can we blame refugees for the migration crisis in Europe? Are refugees in Germany still welcome today and how are asylum seekers coping with life in Serbia? All this and more in today's news roundup.
Serbia
Refugees in Serbia show resilience
British photographer Edward Crawford has been mapping the situation in refugee camps in Serbia for several months now. Jan Tomes talked to him about his images and impressions.
Cartoon and video reports to recall migrants' Balkan Route
Cartoons, stories and videos are used as part of an Italian group project to narrate the journey taken by thousands of migrants to reach Europe through the Balkan region and the political choices that led to its closing.
Picture of the day
This picture shows Aziz, an eight-year-old Afghan refugee . A documentary by Italian Journalist Valerio Cataldi, titled "Io sono Aziz" (I am Aziz) narrates his journey through the Balkan route, where he and thousands of others are searching for a better future.
Greek court convicts 15 to prison for migrant smuggling
A Greek court has sentenced 15 people to jail in connection with one of the largest migrant and refugee smuggling gangs in northern Greece.
Stranded at Hungary border, 'desperate' asylum seekers speak out
Hungary recently passed a controversial law allowing asylum seekers to be detained. The move has been condemned by human rights groups, who say it violates the country's obligations under international and EU laws.
Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants
Hungarian officials have argued that the new fence will secure both Hungary and the EU from additional migrants. International groups have criticized Hungary for its recent anti-migration measures.
Picture of the day
©ANSA This archive picture shows a migrant at the border between Hungary and Serbia. According to a new report published by rights watchdog Oxfam, refugees on the Western Balkan route have been beaten, imprisoned and deprived of food by law-enforcement officers.
The Balkan route - explained
As hundreds of thousands of migrants came into Europe in 2015, one of the most common ways for them to arrive in the EU was through the Balkan route. Which countries does the Balkan route consist of, why is it a popular way to come into the EU, and last but not least, what led European policymakers to close it?
Hungary's Orban: 'Ethnic homogeneity' vital for economic success
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has launched a fresh tirade against the EU's immigration policy. His government has announced it is building a second barrier along its border with Serbia to keep out migrants.
Refugees battle cold in Serbia
Estimated 7,000 refugees suffer because of the icy temperatures in Serbiaand Hungary. Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)described the situation as "worrying."