The number of people who have entered Lithuania from neighboring Belarus irregularly so far this year has more than tripled compared to all of 2020. Some Lithuanian politicians blame Belarussian President Lukashenko, who recently threatened to loosen border controls.
"Traded Children" (Handelsware Kind) is a new documentary from Germany’s public broadcaster ARD / RBB. It investigates the story behind the trafficking of minors and young adults who are being regularly traded like goods from Vietnam to Europe.
Lithuania is not a popular destination for asylum seekers hoping to rebuild their lives in Europe. But although most new arrivals are not made to feel welcome, Infomigrants spoke with two refugees who have forged a new life in Vilnius. And now, they are reaching out to local residents with the cuisine from their homelands.