Berlin to get its first Arabic radio station
The local media council said Arabic programing would add to the diversity of radio offerings in the German capital. Arabs from more than 20 countries live in Berlin.
art and culture
The apostle comes from Africa - A contemporary passion story
The fight of refugees for better living conditions is at the centre of Milo Rau's new project. The renowned theatre director wants to end their exploitation. His film recasts the Passion of Christ, with refugees as Jesus and Apostles.
Film 'Bar Giuseppe' tells an unconventional love story
The film 'Bar Giuseppe' tells the story of an Italian widower and an African migrant who fall in love. It was recently screened at the Rome Film Festival.
Italy: Richard Gere receives honor for his work in favor of migrants
US actor Richard Gere on Monday was honored by the Italian city of Florence for his humanitarian work in favor of migrants and human rights.
Opera dealing with migrant drama debuts in Sicily
An opera titled "Winter Journey" tells the story of a migrant who leaves his family in Africa to board one of the many boats from Libya to follow his dream of working in Europe and sending money back home.
'Acqua Passata' art installation wants to combat indifference
An art installation titled "Acqua Passata¿" in Palermo, Italy, is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Lampedusa migrant shipwreck on October 3, 2013 - as well as all 18,000 migrants who have died in the Mediterranean since then.
Moscow: Refugees, locals dance to the same tune
Russia accepts very few refugees, and those who come have a hard time socializing. But a local NGO has come up with an idea to change that and show them that Moscow can be friendly.
'Beyond the Beach:' Venice film festival spotlights migration
This year's Venice film festival presented a documentary about the work of Italian humanitarian organization Emergency, entitled 'Beyond the Beach: The hope and the hell.' In it, Emergency's founder, Gino Strada spoke out about the unprecedented levels of hatred in society.
This museum documents the tragic past and present of migration
The Italian island of Lampedusa has been an arrival point for migrants for decades, given that it's closer to Africa than to Europe. A museum on the island pays tribute to these people, who risk their lives in search of safety and better opportunities.
German pop group donates money to finance operation of private Sea-Eye rescue mission
The popular German band Revolverheld has donated an unspecified amount of its proceeds to the German Sea-Eye charity. The funds will be enough to finance one week at sea for the private search-and-rescue mission's Alan Kurdi vessel.
Dozens of events in Italy planned for World Refugee Day
The UN Refugee agency UNHCR is promoting dozens of initiatives across Italy for World Refugee Day on June 20. The goal is to share refugees' stories through art, music and gastronomy.
European migration stories told one object at a time
Europe wouldn't exist without migration, says the director of a German virtual migration museum. From "guest-worker" recruitment signs to audio cassettes from Turkey, the museum's archive is a treasure trove of stories.