Bosnia: Anti-migrant protest at Croatia border
Residents in the town of Velika Kladusa in Bosnia-Herzegovina have staged an anti-migrant protest. They accused migrants of assaults and violence against the local population.
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Greece: Locals set fire to hotel for asylum seekers
Protestors in northern Greece have stopped a group of asylum seekers from reaching new accommodation. The migrants had been brought to the mainland from Lesbos as part of the government’s plan to ease overcrowding on the Aegean islands.
Greece exploits coronavirus in refugee dispute with Turkey
The pandemic is dictating Greek asylum policy. The coronavirus forced Turkish President Erdogan to cease blackmail attempts at the border with Greece — but it has afforded Athens the opportunity to push through plans.
Greek nationalists' pork-and-booze barbecue targets Muslim refugees
Greece's new conservative government is moving away from a once welcoming migration policy. But is increasing animosity to asylum-seekers giving cover to nationalists, like the organizers of a pork-and-alcohol barbecue?
Angry Chios residents protest in front of migrant reception center
The refugee crisis in Greece continues to intensify. Local residents on the island of Chios staged a roadblock near the Vial reception center to protest against the camp's overcrowding on Monday.
Anti-migrant protests in northern Greece
Small-scale protests continued in northern Greece over the weekend against the transfer of migrants from the islands to the mainland. The Greek government is intending to transfer 20,000 migrants from the islands by the end of the year.
Anti-migrant groups patrol Britain's beaches
The far-right group Britain First has launched a campaign called "Operation White Cliffs" to patrol Britain's beaches in a bid to stop migrants attempting to land on UK shores after crossing the Channel in small boats. Local anti-racism campaigners have organized counter demonstrations and British authorities have meanwhile advised all citizens to avoid taking direct action and to leave that work to the authorities.
Right-wing protesters take to the streets ahead of Kandel teen murder verdict
Before Chemnitz, there was Kandel. The western German town has seen months of pro- and anti-migrant protests over a teen girl's murder. With a verdict on the way, residents hope their streets will soon return to normal.
Violence in Chemnitz as leftist and far-right protesters clash
Neo-Nazis and leftist protesters took to the streets of Germany's Chemnitz after a murder involving migrants. Saxony police mostly managed to cope with sporadic violence, although the protests caught them by surprise.
Media and migrants: How journalists help fuel populist momentum
Polls say that migrants aren't what Germans are most concerned about. So why do the media and politicians push the topic so much? Is the AfD profiting from their mistakes? DW's Jefferson Chase takes a self-critical look.
Violence flares at Greek island protest over migrants
Riot police clashed with protesters at a Lesbos rally against the EU's migration policy. Some groups have warned that the island is "reaching breaking point" with thousands of refugees stranded by the policy.
Tension still high in Lesbos after racist attacks
Tensions on the Greek island of Lesbos remain high following the recent attack on refugees in the city center by far-right groups. Member of Parliament Giorgos Pallis insists that fascism "will not survive" on the island.