Political decisions, persecution and economic conditions force Afghan refugees in different regions across the globe to return home, despite serious security and economic challenges in Afghanistan. InfoMigrants takes a closer look.
Spain has been an exception to the upsurge of nationalist, far-right movements across Europe. With the rise of the Vox party, this has changed. The openly misogynistic, xenophobic and Islamophobic party just made it to the Parliament. What does that mean for Spain's political course and newly arrived migrants?
Refugee students in German universities experience vast differences compared to their home countries. Whether it is the curriculum, campus life or financial considerations, there is a lot they have to adjust to. InfoMigrants' Aasim Saleem spoke to students from three different regions to explore what the big differences really are.
Pakistani migrant Rashid Ali moved to Spain in 2014 after spending almost eight years in Italy. In a conversation with InfoMigrants, he talks about how things are beginning to change for migrants and refugees in Spain as well.
Statistics and current affairs clearly indicate that Spain has somehow avoided the populist, anti-migrant wave which has swept most of Europe. But are the country's policies really 'refugee-friendly' and will the arrival of a record number of migrants affect them?
Mustafa lost his leg in a devastating car bomb attack in Homs, Syria. His disability has slowed him down and so has life as an asylum seeker in Spain. But Mustafa hasn't given up on his dreams.
The Magdas Hotel in Vienna, Austria employs and trains migrants and refugees from over a dozen nations. Their mission: To foster integration and intercultural understanding.
Last month, Germany announced it would extend border controls at the border with Austria for another six months. The extension came into effect on November 12. So what exactly happens at these border checks and how useful are they in curbing illegal movement between Austria and Germany? InfoMigrants explores.
How do locals in Austria feel about migrants and refugees? Has the mood changed compared to four years ago? InfoMigrants went to Vienna to find out.
Austria holds the European Union’s rotating presidency until the end of 2018, and Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has made curbing unregulated migration a priority - not just at home but also in Brussels. InfoMigrants explores what is it feels like to live in Austria as an asylum seeker under these sentiments.
Omid Zamani reached Germany as an unaccompanied minor via Turkey in late 2015. A go-getter by nature, Omid has developed a keen interest in a completely new field here in Germany. He wants to be a Youtube star and the German capital Berlin gives him ample of help to pursue his newfound dream. Omid finds the migration was worth it.
Mohammed Omar came to Germany with his family in 2015 at the peak of the refugee crisis. Young and full of ambition, the Syrian war refugee excelled his way to fluent German, schooling and a part time employment in just under three years. Mohammed’s decision to migrate has indeed been worth it.