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Migrants in Italy 'left to sleep in streets' during asylum process

Migrants in the Italian capital Rome are being ignored by the authorities and left to sleep on the streets while they await results of their asylum applications, it's been claimed.

Hungary

Hungary, Poland and Czech Republic 'oppose EU's new migration pact'

"We must ensure that the external borders of the EU and the Schengen Area remain perfectly sealed along all section," a spokesman for the Hungarian Prime Minister said.

World News

What is the EU's new migration pact and how has it been received?

Experts have criticised some aspects of the EU's new pact on migration and asylum, particularly the faster border procedures and emphasis on returns.

Europe News

New EU migration pact aims to increase member state contributions

The long-overdue migration and asylum policy is set to be unveiled with mandatory measures on how to manage migration.

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New pact to force EU countries to take more migrants

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson says she's already bracing for tough resistance from Hungary, Poland and northern European nations.

World

Sicily's governor issues decree ordering refugee camps to be closed

Nello Musumeci says the order affects migrants in every reception centre in Sicily

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Few show up to watch migration of Kenyan wildebeests amid pandemic

This year, few are witnessing the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — one of the seven wonders of the world.

World News

France, Italy agree to unify border forces to fight people smuggling

Both countries' guards and officials will operate under one command to make them more effective.

World News

EU's population will plummet by millions more than expected: study

The population of the EU could drop to 308 million by the end of the century, a new study has predicted.

Italy

Italy's far-right leader Salvini loses his parliamentary immunity

He could now face trial for refusing to let a rescue ship carrying scores of migrants dock on the Italian island of Lampedusa last year.

World News

IOM responds to Euronews' investigation into the EU-IOM initiative

This is a response from the IOM to the series of three investigative articles Euronews published on the Joint Initiative between the IOM and the EU to repatriate migrants from Libyan detention centres.

World

How COVID-19 is complicating Europe's migrant problem

The return of NGO migrant rescue ships to the Mediterranean has brought Europe's migrant problem back into focus. And the issue is being compounded by the coronavirus pandemic.

Europe News

Hungary 'won't accept ECJ ruling' on migrant transit zones.

It relates to the case of four migrants from Afghanistan and Iran, who had their applications rejected by Hungarian authorities.

Greece

Greek island migrant camps 'not prepared for COVID-19'

The warning comes after Greek authorities announced that 150 people tested positive at a locked-down migrant hotel in the country’s south.

World News

Five stories you may have missed due to coronavirus

A stolen masterpiece, Hungarian democracy being questioned -- and not forgetting Brexit, here are the stories you may have missed this week.

Portugal

Coronavirus: Portugal grants temporary citizenship rights to migrants

Portugal has taken the step to grant the right to social security and health care for all migrants who have applied for citizenship, to ensure nobody is left behind in the fight against coronavirus

Europe News

The Brief: Erdogan's ultimatum, coronavirus concerns and migration

Monday marks 100 days of Ursual von der Leyen's team in office, and while they set clear goals in terms of climate, digital and gender, events regarding migration, COVID-19 and foreign policy have overtaken the European Commission.

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EU border crisis is 'Erdogan's violence', says Manfred Weber

As Europe faces questions over human rights on the border of Greece, the EU stands firmly behind Athens on its tough stance protecting the frontier.

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EU-Turkey refugee deal 'in serious danger' after Ankara move

"The agreement from March 2016 is seriously damaged," said former diplomat Marc Pierini.

Turkey

Watch: Migrant boat targeted in sea between Turkey and Greece

A Greek coastguard vessel appears to sail very close to a boat of migrants.