Police in Slovenia accused of conducting unlawful expulsions
In Slovenia, police have been accused of breaching international law in dealing with applications for asylum. Police have rejected the claims.
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More undocumented migrants caught at Italy-Slovenia border
The number of undocumented migrants apprehended at Italy's border with Slovenia in 2018 has more than tripled compared to the previous year, according to police officials.
Slovenia completes refugee resettlement program, IOM
Slovenia completed its first refugee resettlement has been completed with the October 10 arrival of the last Syrian family included in it.
15 migrants from Slovenia to France in horse-box
Fifteen migrants, including an 11-year-old boy, were discovered in poor health condition inside a horse van inside which they had traveled from Slovenia to France.
Defiance on wheels: Syrian teenager Nujeen Mustafa
There have been numerous accounts of refugees and migrants starting a new life in a far-away country with great success, but there are few that are as inspiring as the story of Nujeen Mustafa, a young woman who made her way to Europe with her family three years ago – in a wheelchair.
Slovenia: ECRE denounces obstacles for asylum seekers
A recent report on Slovenia's policies concerning the return of migrants to Croatia highlights the obstacles they face in accessing asylum procedures, in potential violation of the principle of non-refoulement, according to the networks of NGOs European Asylum on Refugees and Exile (ECRE).
Anti-immigration opposition SDS party leads Slovenia election
Conservative Janez Jansa and his anti-immigration SDS party came out on top in Slovenia's election, winning nearly 25 percent — but not enough to rule alone. Second-placed is comedian-turned-politician Marjan Sarec.
Slovenia's anti-migrant SDS party slated for lead in June election
The Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) is expected to win the upcoming national elections on June 4. The anti-immigrant party pledges to reject EU migrant quotas and boost spending on security.
82 migrants blocked in Slovenia, one drowns in river
Slovenian authorities have stopped 82 migrants who entered the country irregularly, while yet another drowning took place in the river along the country's border with Croatia. Meanwhile, authorities in Bosnia have highlighted some priorities for fighting the flow of irregular migrants into the country.
Slovenian resettlement programme for 60 Turkish refugees
Slovenia is working with the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) on a program to implement the country's first-ever program for refugee resettlement. The initative will bring 60 protection holder from Turkey and transfer them to the European country by the end of 2018.
New trafficking hubs emerge in the Balkans
Although most borders on the Balkan route from Turkey to Western Europe have been closed for almost three years, the flow of migrants has not stopped. People smuggling is booming, and new trafficking hubs are being established.