African-born German MPs bring new perspectives to politics
For the first time in Germany's political history, the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, includes three lawmakers of African descent. So what do they want to achieve?
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Terms and acronyms that asylum seekers need to know in Greece
Much of the information for asylum seekers and refugees in Greece is only available in Greek. On top of that, they are expected to know the meaning of a lot of abbreviations and acronyms. Here are a few of the most important terms to know.
Migrants living rough in Paris: Where to shower during lockdown?
Paris is keeping around a dozen shower facilities open for people living rough during the October 30 - December 1 coronavirus lockdown. The showers are free of charge, and users only need to bring their own toiletries. The InfoMigrants newsroom has compiled a list of these facilities and their opening hours.
COVID website with info for migrants in over 50 languages
The Italian volunteer association Il Grande Colibrì has set up a website with updated information on the situation concerning COVID-19 in Italy. It's available in over 50 languages.
German state bans burqas, niqabs in schools
Baden-Württemberg will now ban full-face coverings for all school children. State Premier Winfried Kretschmann said burqas and niqabs did not belong in a free society. A similar rule for teachers was already in place.
Italy: Five-language handbook to find a job in Trentino
Unions and migrant rights organizations in northeastern Italy have presented a handbook to explain the "world of work" in a clear and simple manner to both migrants and Italians who struggle with written Italian. The book is available in five languages.
Migrants remain 'silent bystanders' in Europe's media coverage
Migration and refugees make the news more often in Germany than in nearly all other European countries. But researchers say that across Europe, media coverage rarely gives migrants themselves a voice.
Italy: A refugee app, made by refugees
Migrants in the northern Italian city of Turin can now access a virtual map showing services from the closest toilet to the opening hours of the legal aid office. 'OASI on the street' - the app - was launched last week. Its creators, themselves refugees, hope that it will help migrants to make well-informed choices as well as offering immediate practical support.
Which insurance do you need as a refugee in Germany?
Everybody gets sick sometimes or accidentally breaks things. That’s why health and private liability insurance are vital. But what do asylum seekers and recognized refugees need to bear in mind when taking out insurance in Germany? Here we look at the basics and the ins and outs of key insurance for refugees and asylum seekers in Germany.
Asylum seekers can open account at post office with permit
Poste Italiane, Italy's postal system, released an internal memo in which it explained that an asylum seeker stay permit is sufficient for opening a basic banking account at the post office.
Opening and maintaining a bank account as a refugee in Germany: What you need to know
It’s hard to imagine life without a bank account. In Europe, everyone, including refugees, asylum seekers and those with a tolerated stay have the right to a payment account with basic features. We look at the ins and outs of opening a bank account in Germany and everything that goes with it.
Paying for asylum: Will Europe be next?
The United States is to start charging asylum seekers a fee to have their applications processed. The move has been widely criticized as infringing on people’s right to seek protection. Could the same thing happen in Europe?