Austrian police arrest 15 suspected people smugglers
The Syrians, Lebanese, and Egyptian migrants had planned to reach Germany after being dropped off in Austria, police said. Hundreds of migrants paid up to €5,000 each ($5,600) for the ride.
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EU refuses to fund border walls against migrants entering from Belarus
Germany and Poland are among the European countries that want greater efforts to stop migrants from crossing the EU's eastern borders. But Brussels has made it clear that it will not pay for "barbed wire and walls" with EU funds.
Manhunt underway as two migrants found dead in van in Austria
A manhunt is underway after two migrants were found dead in a van at the Austro-Hungarian border. According to press reports, the van is thought to have contained "almost 30 migrants."
Balkan route: 144 suspected migrant smugglers arrested
Over 140 suspected people smugglers were arrested in an operation conducted by Frontex in central and southeastern Europe in early September.
Afghans deported from Europe at risk from 'barbaric regime'
Afghans who have been refused asylum in Europe and have ended up back in Afghanistan are now in serious danger from the Taliban, an Afghan aid worker has told InfoMigrants.
Hungary closes doors to Afghan refugees
Hungary has refused to accept more refugees coming from Afghanistan, as a new wave of refugees is expected to try to make their way to Europe.
Austrians debate whether to accept Afghan refugees
Austria's head of state says the EU should offer shelter to more Afghan refugees. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is against it. Political debates in Brussels and Berlin reflect the same friction.
European leaders differ over approach to Afghan refugees
The foreign minister of Luxembourg, Jean Asselborn, has urged the European Union to accept quotas of refugees from Afghanistan. But some EU countries, including Austria, say Afghans fleeing the Taliban takeover should not be offered protection in Europe.
Human rights court defends Afghan's right to stay in Austria
Austria said it will allow an Afghan man, who was denied asylum, to stay in the country until the end of the month. NGOs have asked European countries to stop deporting people to Afghanistan.
Austrian chancellor warns of new refugee flows, says deportations to Afghanistan will continue
The withdrawal of western troops from Afghanistan will lead to new "migration flows", Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has told German media. Deportations from Austria to Afghanistan will continue nonetheless, the head of government said.
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.
Austrian Chancellor vows not to halt deportations to Afghanistan
Austrian authorities have arrested three Afghans as suspects in the rape and killing of a 13-year-old girl. The Austrian Chancellor has vowed 'never to stop' deportations to Afghanistan.