People are eager to help earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. However, fraudsters are also trying to cash in, scamming people by pretending to collect donations. Here are some tips on how to avoid scams and cons.
The Republic of Cyprus is battling with a migrant influx which is overwhelming the small EU country's resources. Now, a dubious higher education scheme in the north of the island has been found to be among the factors responsible for the trend. Human traffickers meanwhile are lining their pockets with the money of desperate foreigners.
For young refugees and migrants in France, studying can be expensive. The lack of resources can hinder their academic career, and even threaten their graduation. But there are bursaries available. InfoMigrants provides an overview.
The Statistical Migration report for 2022 from the research center IDOS, reveals that migrants in Italy produce wealth for the country, while they keep getting poorer and remain excluded from social services.
Thousands of displaced Afghans who lived in the capital Kabul have returned to their homes in rural Afghanistan. Each family received $200 to buy food and other essentials from UN refugee agency UNHCR.
The Italian government website Integrazione Migranti (Integration Migrants) has published information about opening a 'basic bank account' in Italy. The 'FAQ' site highlights that asylum seekers have the right to open a bank account, and explains which documents are needed.
German leaders recently agreed on a €2 billion package helping states accommodate and integrate Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia's war. But money is not the only problem.
Many of the 4 million refugees from Ukraine brought part of their savings to Europe in cash. Until now, banks have been turning down their national currency.