Austria turns to refugees amid labor shortage
Leading employers in Austria are turning to refugees as potential employees despite the government’s anti-immigration policies. Economic growth in the country is steady but there is a lack of labor.
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Psychiatrist sounds alarm on trauma for Sea-Watch migrants
Italian psychiatrist Gaetano Sgarlata has sounded the alarm over the psychological trauma endured by the 47 asylum seekers on the Sea Watch NGO ship due to their uncertain situation.
Danish deportation island proposal draws condemnation and ridicule
The Danish government and the right-wing populist DF party have announced plans to send rejected asylum seekers pending deportation to a remote island in the Baltic Sea. The proposal faces widespread opposition.
Switzerland: Why asylum seekers are put off
In Switzerland, faster asylum procedures introduced several years ago have led to fewer 'unjustified applications', authorities say. But a Swiss asylum lawyer argues that the system as a whole is far from efficient.
Documentary lays bare the flight of an African migrant
A Paris-based Ivorian refugee retraced the dangerous route he took through Africa to escape civil war and produced Revenir, eye-opening documentary screened at the African Film Festival in Cologne.
Hungary upholds 'terrorism' verdict for Syrian
A Hungarian court has upheld a terrorism charge against a Syrian for his role in a border riot three years ago. The verdict comes amid strained relations between Budapest and Brussels over human rights issues.
EU to expand detention powers to ensure successful deportations
The EU is planning to take measures to ensure the deportation of those whose asylum claims have been rejected. It chiefly wants to expand the use of detention to ensure that those earmarked for deportation cannot escape.
EASO hopes to consolidate powers under new draft law
The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) might soon have expanded powers under a draft law presented by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. However, the motion still has to pass through the EU Parliament and needs support from all member states.
Viennese piano initiative raises money for refugee student musicians
In various German-speaking cities in Europe, a piano is being set up for days at a time, allowing amateur musicians to show off their musical abilities. The initiative collects money for refugees to study music in Vienna.
Migrant girls forced into prostitution in the border city of Ventimiglia
Young migrant girls are being forced into prostitution in the Ligurian border city of Ventimiglia to pay for their food and accomodation or to be smuggled into France, according to a new report by Save the Children (StC) released ahead of the World Day against Human Trafficking on July 30. The girls are mostly from the Horn of Africa or sub-Saharan African countries and they have to pay smugglers between 50 and 150 euros to take them by car across the border, Save the Children says.
How far will southern Spain's resources for refugees go?
When the Aquarius docked in Valencia, the 630 migrants on board were welcomed by over 2,400 volunteers and medical staff. But what happens to those who arrive from Morocco? Santiago Saez reports from Cadiz and Madrid.
Smartphone apps helping migrants to find local services
RefAid is a free app that connects refugees with services when and where they need them. It's just one of dozens of similar platforms -- so what makes one app for migrants more useful than the next?