Several migrants missing after rescue mission off Crete
The Greek coast guard along with crews from four passing ships picked up at least 37 migrants from a boat off Crete on Thursday evening. Several people are reportedly still missing.
Merkel pledges more help for Afghans who supported NATO troops
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for more financial support for the relocation of Afghans who supported German troops during NATO's military missions. The Taliban has been rapidly advancing in Afghanistan, taking control of...
Syrian refugee boy wins case against UK right-wing personality Tommy Robinson
A judge in the UK has ordered a British far-right figurehead to pay £100,000 to a young Syrian national in a high-profile libel case. However, the claimant may never see much of the money as the defendant has stated that he is insolvent.
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At least 17 migrants dead off Tunisian coast
At least 17 Bengali migrants have drowned in a shipwreck off the Tunisian coast as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy from Libya. Some reports say that the number of deaths may yet rise.
Italy’s Pontine Marshes: NGOs want help for migrants
Civil society associations in the Agro Pontino area of Lazio, central Italy, have released a 'Manifesto for Inclusion,' calling for a better treatment of migrants in the region.
Migrants end two-month hunger strike in Belgium
The Belgian government announced a breakthrough on Wednesday, as hundreds of migrants stopped their hunger strike in Brussels after authorities signalled their willingness to renegotiate the situation. However, it is not clear if they...
Features
Austria murder fuels deportation debate
The brutal murder of a 13-year-old girl in Austria is at the center of a political debate on deportations to Afghanistan. Rights groups have accused the government of instrumentalizing the crime.
Asylum seekers facing rejection in Greece: 'We cannot clap with one hand'
"Stress, nightmares and no future": this is the impact of Greece’s latest twist in migration policy on one young Afghan asylum seeker. A new law passed in June means thousands like her could be left without a home or status, or held in...
Secret slaves: Indian farm workers in Italy
Tens of thousands of Indians, mainly Sikhs from the Punjab region, live and work in Italy’s Pontine Marshes. Most live like slaves, in spite of ongoing efforts to bring attention to the problem.
Personal stories
Understanding Europe
France: What should undocumented workers do when they suffer a work-related injury?
Undocumented workers who are victims of work-related accidents must take steps to ensure that they are taken care of and obtain compensation if required. InfoMigrants explains the necessary steps.
Immigration to Europe: What category do I fit into?
The European Commission has created a page to self assess which immigration category different workers fit into, providing access to key information on residency and immigration requirements. Here's an overview.
Relocation of Afghan nationals who supported NATO troops: What you need to know
As western armed forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan, thousands of Afghans who have served alongside the troops as translators or interpreters remain in the country. Fearing Taliban retaliation, they are looking to NATO countries...
The European Union
Fighting migrant smuggling: 2021-2025 EU action plan
Migrant smuggling is a global crime that exposes migrants to life-threatening risks. The EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum puts preventing and combating smuggling at the center of its comprehensive approach to migration.
Entering the EU - online visa application process and digital visa
As announced in the Pact on Migration and Asylum, this initiative aims to introduce a digital visa to replace the paper visa sticker currently used and to enable those planning to travel to the EU to submit their visa application online....
EU: The New Pact on Migration and Asylum
Proposed in September 2020, the New Pact on Migration and Asylum sets out the European Commission's new approach to migration in the bloc. It addresses border management and aims to integrate the internal and external dimensions of migration...