131 migrants arrive on Cyprus by boat
The migrants were travelling in an overcrowded boat. They were towed ashore Monday. According to Cyprus police, most of them were from Syria. Two Syrian men suspected of people smuggling were arrested.
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800 migrants arrive in Greece within 48 hours, living conditions described as 'horrible'
Migrant arrivals to Greece continue unabated: Nearly 800 migrants crossed from Turkey to Greece in just 48 hours this week, marking the highest pace of arrivals in 40 months. The Council of Europe during a visit to migrant camps on the Greek islands warned of an explosive situation and described living conditions there as 'horrible.'
Inside Europe: Greece's new migrant crisis
Greece has seen a 200% increase in the number of refugee arrivals in recent months. It's forced Athens to introduce fresh measures to handle the new migrant crisis. But there are serious fears that migration flows may grow even further in the wake of Turkey's offensive in Syria. Anthee Carassava reports from Athens on how Greece's ancient tradition of hospitality to foreigners is fading.
Tragedy strikes in Greece as a 5-year-old Afghan boy dies
A five-year-old boy was killed on the Greek island of Lesvos after he was hit by a truck near the Moria refugee camp. Migrant arrivals have spiked in recent weeks despite increased controls.
Italy and Spain ask EU for more border support
Following a meeting of interior ministers in Rome, Italy and Spain are calling for increased involvement from the EU to support border countries facing migrant arrivals.
Fewer asylum seekers in Italian region of Friuli
Authorities in the border region say the number of asylum seekers has fallen and emergency situations in migrant camps have been resolved. The region's security assessor wants the new federal government "work towards impenetrability of the border area, including... as a last solution, the suspension of Schengen."
Record number of migrants cross English Channel in one day
A record number of 86 migrants were intercepted in the English Channel on Tuesday as they tried to cross from France to the UK in small boats. It was the highest known number of migrants to have attempted the crossing at the same time.
Greek police fire tear gas at child migrants protesting conditions in Moria refugee camp
Following a dramatic rise in the number of migrant arrivals on Lesbos in recent weeks, the Greek government this week moved 1,500 asylum seekers to mainland Greece. On Wednesday, scuffles broke out at the overcrowded Moria reception camp after 300 unaccompanied minors demanded to also be taken to the mainland. But many transferred migrants say the new camps are worse than Moria.
Mass migrant arrivals push Greece into action
Greece has begun moving hundreds of asylum seekers from an overcrowded camp on the island of Lesbos to the mainland. A dramatic rise in the number of arrivals in recent weeks has brought the facility to the brink of collapse and forced the government to take action.
More than 850 dead in Mediterranean since start of 2019, says IOM
A total of 859 migrants have died in the Mediterranean as of August 22, said the International Organization for Migration (IOM). It said 45,505 migrants and refugees have arrived in Europe by sea so far this year, which represents a 30 percent drop on 2018 figures.
EU boosts aid for Bosnia's migration influx
The European Union promised 10 million euros in aid to Bosnia. The funds are earmarked to build new reception centers and support the more than 7,000 migrants currently based in the Balkan state.
Repatriations from Italy drop slightly
Migrant landings in Italy have plunged by almost 80%, but the number of repatriations has also gone down slightly, according to data released by the interior ministry on August 15. Migrant repatriations from the country have decreased by 0.7%. and the number of assisted repatriations has more than halved, the ministry said.