'Mygrants': An app to link Ukrainian refugees and companies
A new app in Italy aims to match Ukrainian nationals with businesses that are seeking employees. The "Mygrants for Ukraine" app will be launched on June 20 as part of World Refugee Day.
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Digital borders: EU increases use of technology to monitor migration
The European Union and its border agency Frontex are using increasing amounts of technology to monitor migration at external and internal borders across Europe. Experts say that tracking technology is often being deployed to evade legal responsibilities.
France: New surveillance cameras to stop migrant smuggling
Dozens of new surveillance cameras are to be installed along the coast of northern France. The aim is to prevent migrant smuggling across the English Channel.
Greece to fortify border to stop migrants, seeks EU funds
The Greek government has said it will renew a request for EU funds in 2022 to extend the border wall along its frontier with Turkey. It also wants to expand its surveillance network to stop migrants from entering the country irregularly.
'FinDaWay': New app to help asylum seekers in France
A new app has been launched in southern France to help asylum seekers with their administrative status, accommodation, health or even their everyday needs. It's available in six languages.
In post-pandemic Europe, irregular migrants will face digital deterrents
In a bid to prevent irregular migrants from crossing its borders, Europe is increasingly turning to digital technologies such as drones, sound cannons and AI-powered lie detectors. Politicians and human rights activists are alarmed amid the growing use of technology to fortify the EU's external borders.
France: Translation app helps doctors and patients overcome linguistic hurdles
A new tech application called Aalia.Tech allows foreigners not fluent in French to communicate with doctors and health personnel. The platform translates questions from caregivers into the patient's native language in real time.
Space to the rescue: Non-profit Sea-Eye wants to detect migrant ships with satellite imagery
The non-profit rescue organization Sea-Eye wants to use satellite imagery from a private company to better detect and assist migrant ships trying to cross the Mediterranean. The NGO also wants to track human rights violations.
Need to network in a new country? There's an app for that
Starting over as a newly arrived migrant seems like an insurmountable task. A new app is trying to help migrants settle and link them up with networking opportunities, including employment.
Blockchain can help refugees - WEF
An article published by the World Economic Forum said blockchain technology can help refugees by solving the most critical problems they face.
RE-FUTURE gives unaccompanied migrants voice through video
In the age of migration 2.0, the European project RE-FUTURE for unaccompanied migrant minors takes advantage of innovative technology as a tool for cultural integaration.
IT systems a threat to migrants' rights, EU agency reports
IT systems can pose significant risks to migrants' fundamental rights according to a new European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) report.