Slovenia police find 103 migrants on train bound for Italy
The migrants, who were mostly from Afghanistan, India, Burundi and Nepal, will face proceedings for attempting to illegally cross the border after leaving asylum centers in Slovenia.
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UK: Nepali seasonal workers scammed by recruiters
Seasonal workers from Nepal have been illegally charged fees to pick fruit and vegetables in the UK, an investigation has found.
Migrant fruit pickers face exploitation in Portugal
Europe's demand for fruit has turned Portugal's Alentejo region into a goldmine for landowners and corporations. Their laborers are mostly Asians hoping for a better life. But they pay a high price.
Belgium: Migrants on hunger strike take desperate steps
Concerns are growing over a hunger strike by hundreds of undocumented migrants in Belgium's capital. Four men have stitched their lips together in protest against the authorities' refusal to grant them legal status.
More that 120 migrants found in Udine, northeastern Italy
A large number of migrants, including children, were discovered on a road in northeastern Italy last week. Most of the migrants were Pakistani nationals who had traveled the "Balkan route."
Migrant remittances to developing countries expected to drop by one fifth, World Bank
Global remittances sent by migrants are expected to tumble by 20% in 2020, according to estimates published by the World Bank, due to consequences related to the novel coronavirus outbreak. In Europe and Central Asia, the drop is expected to be as high as 28%.