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Euronews Witness

The plight of migrants trapped between Poland and Belarus

Caught in the political tug-of-war between Belarus and the EU, thousands of migrants are trapped at the border between Poland and Belarus. Euronews' correspondent Valerie Gauriat witnessed their plight and the dismay of Polish local population.

Scenes

Defying the odds - meet the refugee turned game designer

In partnership with Media City

“I wish we lived in a world where we don't have to teach empathy but that's why I created my game. It's a game that is more than about just being a refugee.”

Moments

Why is there a giant puppet walking from Syria to the UK?

Little Amal is a 3.5-metre-tall puppet of a young refugee girl. She is stopping in Paris on her way to the UK.

Spain

Spain to ease restrictions on young migrants to legalise status

Spain's government is to ease requirements for young, unaccompanied migrants to obtain residence and work permits.

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World News

Watch: Migrants cling to UK-bound trucks in bid to cross Channel

Meet Mohammad and Jaber, two young Sudanese trying to get through the heavily policed tunnel linking France and the UK by hiding on a truck.

Culture news

Mediterraneo: migrant crisis film debuts ahead of Matteo Salvini trial

Spanish director Marcel Barrena's "rigourous" depiction raising awareness of the refugee crisis had received a premiere at Rome Film Festival as the former Deputy Prime Minister awaits his fate.

Poland

In Poland's borderlands, ignorance and hate echo Europe's darkest era

Elżbieta used to travel to Włodawa to go mushroom picking. Now she helps save the desperate as they try to reach Europe.

Italy

St Ambroeus: Milan football club integrating migrants into society

St Ambroeus is the first football team in Milan made up of refugees and migrants from outside the EU, and affiliated with the Italian Football Federation.

World News

Belarus 'using migrants to blackmail Europe', says Tsikhanouskaya

The opposition leader tells Euronews Greece that migrants are "hostages of the system" as Belarusian authorities use them to put pressure on European borders.

World News

Euroviews. It's Afghans in need of protection, not the EU's borders | View

"Instead of erecting barbed-wired fences and walls, European politicians should show true leadership and acknowledge that it is the men, women, and children of Afghanistan – not Europe’s external borders – that need protection," writes Danish Refugee Council's Charlotte Slente.

Poland

Fifth migrant dies at Poland-Belarus border as UN calls for protection

Thousands of migrants, mostly from the Middle East, have crossed or attempted to cross the EU border from Belarus in recent months.

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Marseille: a giant puppet alerts on the fate of migrant children

This 3.5 metre-tall puppet created by Handspring Puppet Company is meant to focus attention on the urgent needs of young refugees.

World News

EU failing Afghan refugees trying to flee Taliban, say rights groups

Human rights and refugee groups have appealed to the European Union to step up its help for people trying to flee Afghanistan.

Europe News

Colombia wants EU to recognise its COVID travel pass by end of year

Vice President Marta Lucía Ramírez told Euronews her country is committed to restoring freedom of movement to citizens who are fully vaccinated.

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Puppet depicting young refugee girl continues European journey

Little Amal, a giant puppet depicting a young Syrian refugee child created by Handspring Puppet Company, arrives in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.

World News

Euroviews. It was harrowing getting our NGO and staff out of Afghanistan | View

"Evacuees ran the gamut of human experience—from a two-month-old baby to a septuagenarian using a wheelchair."

Belarus

Belarusian President wants to suspend migrant deal with EU

Belarusian President Lukashenko has proposed suspending an EU accord to accept refugees that violate their conditions in the bloc.

Czech Republic

'No place for Afghan refugees in Europe,' says Czech PM Babiš

"A better option is a solution that allows people to stay in Afghanistan," he said.

Serbia

Austria and Serbia vow to stop Afghan refugees entering Europe

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that Afghanistan's neighbouring countries should accept refugees instead.

World News

Euroviews. EU must resettle Afghan refugees to manage migration crisis | View

After a rushed pull-out from Afghanistan, and with future evacuations unlikely to happen, EU countries should prioritise opening up safe and legal ways for Afghans to find protection in Europe. Increasing refugee resettlement would be a true sign of international solidarity.