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.
At just 17 years old, Mohammad Qasem has been seperated from his parents for over two years. His family stayed behind in Syria when the young refugee fled to Germany. He's hoping to reunite with his family soon, but Germany's asylum policy does not make this easy. He tries to stay upbeat in spite of these obstacles and hopes to one day become a doctor.
The past she was attempting to flee came back to haunt a young Yazidi woman in a small town in Germany. Her former IS tormentor confronted her on the street and "told me he knew everything about me."
Refugees who have subsidiary protection in Germany can finally reunite their families, starting today. Yet still many refugees fear that they will not be able to do so due to the large number of applications the German government will receive on the matter.
Though illegal, many people still resort to working under the table to avoid paying taxes. But did you know that working legally has many benefits, such as a money for retirement and health insurance?
Students at a university in Dortmund, Germany, can specialize in social work focused on helping refugees and migrants. InfoMigrants spoke with the academic coordinator, Michael Boße, to find out more about the program.
The right extremist party NPD in Germany published an electronic map of the location of refugee shelters in Berlin. This prompted discontent among refugees and locals, leading Google to block the map. What is the story behind this?
Many refugees are so desperate to find a home, and get out of temporary shelters, that they agree to sign rental contracts containing false details about the property. But authorities say that the onus is on refugees to make sure the details are correct.
An increasing number of rejected asylum seekers in Germany are trying to commit suicide. What are the reasons behind this and what can be done?
After every crime committed by a refugee or asylum seeker in Germany, there is a big debate about introducing stricter asylum policies. Sociologist Mohammed Assila says that psychological aspects need to be looked at more closely and recommends sexual education for refugees.
Syrian refugees have formed traditional “Arada” musical groups in some German cities. Representatives from the groups say the goal is to preserve the Arab Levantine heritage and show its beauty to the Germans - with some of the pieces even being written in the German language.