UK government scraps plans to house asylum seekers in former air base
Plans to house up to 1,500 asylum seekers at a former RAF base in the north of England has been axed in another immigration policy u-turn by Conservative ministers.
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Thousands apply for Irish regularization scheme before deadline ends
The Irish government scheme has enabled people from all around the globe to gain regular legal status in the EU nation. However, some people did not qualify despite spending long periods of time in Ireland.
Belgium opens new reception center for asylum seekers in Berlaar
A new temporary reception center has opened in the Belgian town of Berlaar to house asylum seekers and reduce pressure on the reception network. Belgium has been facing a housing crisis.
Greece: 122 migrants rescued while another group appear stranded at Evros river crossing
The Greek coast guard has rescued 122 migrants near Rhodes. Meanwhile, the organization Alarm Phone reported a growing group of migrants had become stranded at the Evros River crossing.
EU spends €171 million to tackle 'migratory pressure'
The European Commission has awarded €171 million to Cyprus, Spain, Greece, Italy and Poland to help manage asylum reception and returns. The funds are aimed at easing the burden of migrant arrivals in the border Member States.
Man charged with murder over 1991 asylum shelter fire
A man has been charged with the murder and attempted murder of people staying at a shelter for asylum seekers in western Germany in the early 1990s.
German rights group calls for halt in deportations to Poland
The German NGO, Pro Asyl, has urged the government to halt the deportation of asylum seekers from Germany back to Poland, citing concerns over conditions in detention centers and violations of international law.
Irregular migrants, asylum applicants to the EU to routinely be screened for security checks
The EU has approved new rules to facilitate greater access to databases to perform background checks on irregular migrants and asylum applicants in the bloc.
Cyprus reports a rise in migrant arrivals
Dozens of migrants have arrived in the Greek-speaking Republic of Cyprus in the last 48 hours, Cypriot authorities said Tuesday. At least 120 people have been detained.
Terms and acronyms that asylum seekers need to know in the UK
Some of the information for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK is not always available in the languages an asylum seeker might understand. On top of that, they are expected to know the meaning of a lot of abbreviations and acronyms. Here are a few of the most important terms to know.
UK: 'Tough measures' on immigration promised by both PM hopefuls
In September the ruling British Conservative party will elect its new prime minister. The two remaining contenders in the race, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, have both promised to continue the government's tough stance on immigration and keep the Rwanda asylum deal in place.
Video: Do African students get defrauded in Northern Cyprus?
In Northern Cyprus, a booming industry in higher education has lured many African students with the chance to work in Europe. Unfortunately, many of these students end up saddled with debt and left vulnerable to loan sharks and human traffickers. In our new series 'Digging Deep,' The 77 Percent sheds light on what it takes to get a degree from a country that doesn't exist.