Finland welcomes record number seeking protection
Finnish authorities report a record number of people seeking protection in the country after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Poland stops hundreds of migrants from entering EU
Hundreds of migrants are still being intercepted daily along the Poland-Belarus border while trying to reach the European Union. Many of the smugglers meanwhile have been found to be residing in Germany.
Continuing tension between EU and Belarus, as Belavia restricts ticket sales
Some Middle Eastern passengers will no longer be able to purchase tickets for, or board Belavia flights from Turkey to Belarus. In Poland far-right nationalists march in Warsaw, protesting the build-up of migrants on the border; and Finland reports 30 migrant arrivals from Belarus.
Sweden follows Finland, suspends deportations to Afghanistan
Sweden is stopping all deportations to Afghanistan, citing the deteriorating security situation in the country. It comes after Finland last week became the first European country to announce a freeze on forced returns.
Finland preparing to fly 100 unaccompanied migrant children from Greece
Finland is the latest EU country to announce it is preparing to fly about 100 unaccompanied children from overcrowded camps on the Greek islands to the capital Helsinki.
Finland to welcome 175 'most vulnerable' asylum seekers
The Finnish government has announced it will take in 175 vulnerable asylum seekers from various camps in Greece, Italy, Cyprus and Malta. It hopes its gesture will help to "alleviate the humanitarian situation," in the Mediterranean region.
IOM and H&M join forces to protect migrant workers
The H&M Group, known in many parts of the world for its fast-fashion clothing, has pledged to promote the ethical recruitment and protection of migrant workers in global supply chains. The multinational company last week signed a memorandum of understanding with UN agency International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Arrested for fraud: Russian man constructs a false border to cheat migrants
A Russian man has been charged with fraud after he constructed a false border post near the Russian border with Finland. Border control authorities said he received 10,000 euros from four South Asian migrants after promising to smuggle them into the EU.
Explainer: How long until you can apply for citizenship? Part 2
Each individual country in Europe has its own set of rules to naturalize into the country. No matter where you end up, it will take years and some money. In part 2, InfoMigrants takes a look at Poland, Finland, Greece, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary and Luxembourg.
IOM guide on human trafficking victims published in Finland
After a survey highlighting that healthcare operators and social workers have a hard time identifying human trafficking victims, the Finnish office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has recently published a document with a number of practical guidelines to identify those being trafficked.
From Border to Home: Finland's solutions to the refugee crisis
In 2015, when more than a million refugees fled war and poverty and landed in Europe, Finland had to deal with its own share of migrants. The country's architects have now developed interesting ideas to house asylum seekers.
Filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki takes unusual approach to refugee issue
In "The Other Side of Hope," the cult Finnish director explores difficult realities in his own delightful style. Kaurismäki's latest film won a Silver Bear at the Berlinale and is now released in cinemas in Germany.