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Europe's week: Brexit returns and Orban announces anti-LGBT referendum

The Commission also released its annual report on the rule of law across the EU, with Hungary, Poland and Slovenia in starring roles.

Sweden

Stricter migration rules take effect in Sweden

The new rules see refugees given temporary rather than permanent residency in Sweden as a rule of thumb, while new arrivals must wait at least three years before they can apply to stay permanently in the country.

World News

Migrant deaths on sea routes to Europe more than double, says UN

Restrictions on humanitarian vessels combined with the absence of government-led search and rescue operations were among the main factors behind the spike, according to the International Organisation for Migration.

Italy

Hundreds of rescued migrants disembark in southern Italy

Hundreds of rescued migrants have disembarked in southern Italy after the rescue ship Ocean Viking warned of a food shortage onboard.

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World News

How Europe can work with refugees and emerge from the pandemic

The UN is focusing on greater inclusion for World Refugee Day. Euronews spoke to a Syrian charity worker in the UK on how this could be achieved.

Europe News

Nine months after fire, work still not started at Greek migrant camp

The redevelopment of Moria camp was supposed to have been finished by now.

Norway

Body found on Norway coast was missing Kurdish-Iranian toddler

Artin was 18-months-old when he and four family members died crossing the English Channel, police say.

Europe News

Europe 'must tackle criminals that encourage illegal migration'

The EU is currently working on a deal with Tunisia to offer economic help in order to stop migrants coming illegally into Europe.

Denmark

'Shameful abdication': Denmark slammed over plan to outsource asylum

Denmark passes law to open asylum centres outside of Europe for migrant applicants.

Italy

Multi-ethnic food truck helps migrant women start new life in Bologna

They fled war and poverty, now they're bringing a taste of home to Italy: Meet the female refugees carving out a new career in the kitchen.

Spain

Spanish court rules Western Sahara rebel leader should remain free

The leader of a movement seeking independence from Morocco has testified in a Spanish investigation into allegations against him of torture and genocide. The court's decision to keep him free is likely to infuriate Rabat.

Spain

Is Morocco using migration as a bargaining chip against the EU?

A heavy influx of 8,000 migrants in Spain last week came following the hospitalisation of Ghali in the country, a move that angered Morocco.

Spain

Ceuta: Europe ‘will not be intimidated’ on issue of migration, says EU

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has vowed to “restore order” after the influx of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, amid a diplomatic spat between the two sides.

Europe News

EU leadership 'crucial' in dealing with migration, says UN chief

European Union leadership is key if migration into the bloc is to be dealt with effectively, according to the United Nations' refugee chief.

World News

Italy, Malta & Libya slow to react to deadly shipwreck, analysis finds

An analysis of logs and emails show that Italian, Maltese and Libyan authorities responded slowly, insufficiently, or not at all to migrants' pleas for help at sea in a deadly April shipwreck.

Libya

At least 11 dead after migrant boat capsises of Libya coast

“The continuous loss of life calls for an urgent change in approach to the situation in Libya and the Central Med.,” the IOM said in a Twitter post.

Europe News

EU plans to boost power of border agency Frontex raise eyebrows

The move from the European Commission raised concerns due to the ongoing investigations surrounding the border control agency.

Italy

Rescue groups and Pope decry inaction as 130 migrants die at sea

A rubber dinghy carrying 130 people capsized in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday, with all those onboard thought to have drowned, after pleading for assistance the day before.

Italy

Italy's Salvini to stand trial over migrant rescue ship standoff

Palermo prosecutors have accused the Italian ex-interior minister with dereliction of duty and kidnapping for leaving a migrant rescue ship stranded at sea for 19 days in August 2019.

World

EU must renew migrant deal with Turkey 'as soon as possible'

It has been 5 years since the EU reached an agreement with Turkey over the flow of migrants to Europe. At the height of the migration crisis, the bloc agreed to give Turkey money in exchange for a reduction in illegal crossings and an improvement in the situation of refugees and migrants.