EU countries adopt solidarity mechanism on migrants
Eighteen EU countries and three associated countries have agreed on a 'temporary mechanism of solidarity' to respond to migration challenges faced by Mediterranean member states.
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'We are forgotten': Afghan refugees in Albania protest long wait for visas
Nine months after they were evacuated from Kabul to Albania, a group of Afghan refugees this week protested against the long wait for their visas to the US. They were among some 2,400 evacuees Albania took in following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. According to media reports, some of the 900 Afghans who remain in Albania could be evicted from the hotels where they are staying.
Greece: 1,200 migrant children relocated in two years
Over 1,200 unaccompanied migrant children in Greece have been relocated across 13 European countries as a result of Greece's Voluntary Relocation Program, which now counts two years of operations. Meanwhile, the number of unaccompanied children who sought asylum in the European Union in 2021 jumped by 72%.
Italian bishop calls for legal migration paths
The foundation Migrantes set up by the Italian Bishops Conference (CEI) has called on European countries to open 'legal pathways of migration' to prevent human trafficking and 'deaths both at sea and on land.'
Berlin welcomes 95 Syrian refugees from Lebanon
A group of 95 refugees arrived in Berlin from Lebanon this week as part of the German state's refugee reception program. They flew into the capital on Wednesday.
Pope could bring migrants from Cyprus to Italy
Pope Francis arrives today on the divided island of Cyprus for a two-day visit before continuing to Greece. The possibility that the pope could bring a group of refugees back to Italy from Cyprus is an "option being studied", according to the Vatican Press Office.
Afghanistan: Germany secures Uzbekistan's help with evacuations
Uzbekistan has told Foreign Minister Heiko Maas it is willing to help transport more Afghans to Germany. Maas has also urged China and Russia to join talks.
Afghanistan: Aid workers in need
A careful balancing act: German aid organizations worry about their local staff in Afghanistan but also want to continue to operate under the Taliban.
Italian cities mobilize for Afghan refugees
From Milan to Rome, various Italian mayors of all political stripes have shown their willingness to welcome refugees fleeing Afghanistan, in particular those who collaborated with Italy.
Ambassador says Pakistan already hosts millions of refugees
The Pakistani ambassador to Italy, Jauhar Saleem, said his country does not intend to become a colossal refugee camp for Afghans fleeing the Taliban, given that the country already hosts millions of them. He said at the moment there is not a wave of refugees at the border.
German states want to take in thousands of Afghans fleeing Taliban
Following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, Germany's federal states say they are ready to receive numerous refugees and have called on the German interior minister to initiate a nation-wide program for the admission of Afghans seeking protection.
Germany scrambles in late attempt to evacuate Afghans
States have called on Interior Minister Seehofer to start a new Afghan refugee program for people who helped German forces on site. One coordinator told DW he had been lobbying Angela Merkel to get people out for months.