Shoe factory donates shoes for migrants on the Balkan route
According to a Facebook post by a citizen's committee in Italy's southern city of Barletta, an unnamed shoe factory has donated 2,500 shoes for migrants on the Balkan route.
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Migrant drowns after violent storms hit Greece
An Iranian man has been swept away and has drowned in a swollen river after violent storms raged across Greece. A woman is also missing, as the search for her continues on Thursday.
Hungary intercepts truck with 30 migrants – after firing shots
Hungarian police have fired several gunshots at a truck carrying about 30 hidden passengers presumed to be irregular migrants. The vehicle drove through a checkpoint at the country's border with Austria without stopping when police tried to intervene.
Healing through fashion: IOM in Bosnia allows migrants to become designers and models for one night
Fashion might be the furthest thing on the minds of people escaping war, persecution and hardship. However, an initiative in Bosnia-Herzegovina makes sure that creative ideas by migrants get to have their own moment in the limelight.
More than 50 migrants discovered in truck in North Macedonia
Police in North Macedonia say that they have discovered 53 people crammed inside a truck. The driver of the vehicle was reportedly arrested during the police operation.
Serbia: More than 4,500 migrants in reception centers
There are currently over 4,500 migrants and refugees in Serbia's reception centers, according to local authorities. Afghans and Syrians are the largest national groups among them.
Italy: 'Walk of hope' aims to raise awareness for migrants' plight
Several Italian migrant rights organizations have organized a 'walk of hope' in Italy from the Slovenian to the French border to raise awareness for the many challenges migrants and refugees face.
Seven dead and four injured after car overturns in Hungary
A car carrying at least ten migrants crashed into a house in Hungary late on Monday. Reports say that seven people died and four are injured, including the driver of the car, who has been arrested by police.
41 migrants discovered in van in North Macedonia
A van transporting 41 migrants was discovered by police in North Macedonia on Friday. The migrants are reported to be from Cuba and India.
Afghan boxers seek refuge in Europe
Some 11 members of the Afghan boxing team and their coach are in Serbia, seeking refuge in the EU. They remained there after the end of a World Boxing Championship in early November and say they could face retribution if they return home.
Tales from the Border (5/8): Serbia – 'Afghan park,' Belgrade
In this episode of the InfoMigrants' podcast Tales from the Border, András Léderer from the Hungarian Helsinki Committe and reporter Idro Seferi head to the 'Afghan park' in Belgrade where they meet migrants, including Amir, a pharmacist from Iraq who is traveling with his wife and two small children.
Tales from the Border (4/8): Serbia – Camped in the woods
In this episode of the InfoMigrants' podcast Tales from the border, András Léderer from the Hungarian Helsinki Committee and reporter Idro Seferi journey further into Serbia, close to its border with Croatia and Romania. Here they meet a group of men camping out in the woods.