Asylum seekers in Lower Austria are to be issued with "Ten Commandments of Immigration" by regional authorities. Included in the edicts is a requirement for migrants to show gratitude to Austria.
The Italian Banking Association (ABI) has said that asylum seekers must only show their stay permit to be able to open an account. The statement came after several reports of rejections by different banks and post offices.
The ANSA news agency has organized a photo exhibit in Florence called 'A dream called Europe' to showcase stories of integration and marginalization experienced by migrants after their arrival in Europe.
Controversy has broken out in Italy after the town of Calolziocorte, with nearly 14,000 residents in the province of Lecco, approved a regulatory plan that bans migrant reception centers from being located in certain "red areas" considered "sensitive", such as near stations and schools.
Misunderstandings between German-trained care workers and foreign colleagues can be a source of tensions, a study says. The number of carers in Germany who trained abroad has recently risen dramatically.
Refugees and locals living door to door and sharing their daily routines: The Hoffnungshaus in Leonberg in southern Germany is a model of integration that may soon be adopted by other cities in Germany.
EU Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova said she is very concerned about online hate speech against migrants in Italy and in other EU member states.
Refugee success stories show how migrants, after fleeing from war, have managed to build a new life in Italy in which they make a contribution to society. These stories include refugees such as Sohrab, 25, from Afghanistan; Charity, 25, from Cameroon; and Soumaila, 31, from Mali.
Less than one Italian in three thinks that migrants are positive for the country, a percentage that is lower than the world average, according to a survey by the World Economic Forum.
Laura Baldassarre, Rome's social councilor, highlighted the importance of the project "Intergenerational and Inclusive Urban Gardens" as a way to facilitate migrant training and integration in the Italian capital.
Authorities in Croatia have imposed a 24-hour ban on broadcasts by some local TV stations following an episode some weeks ago in which participants in a talk show openly incited hate against migrants.
About two out of every three children and young adults in over 20 European countries feel welcoming towards migrants, according to a report by UNICEF and Eurochild.