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Angela Merkel calls for EU-wide asylum policy

German Chancellor says failure to implement joint system could threaten fundamental aspects of the European Union

Turkey

Nine migrants have died after a speedboat sank

It happened off the coast of Turkey's southern province of Antalya on Sunday. Five were rescued by the Turkish coastguard and fishermen

My Europe Series

Migrants: Victims of divisions within the EU?

The European Union has been unable to implement a coherent migration policy. 'Insiders' takes you to the Alpine border between Italy and France where volunteers help migrants who are shunned and unwanted by both countries

My Europe Series

EU migration policy: "There is no long-term vision"

Euronews 'Insiders' programme spoke to an immigration specialist about the European Union's response to the migration crisis

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My Europe Series

Migrants in the Alps: The dangerous trek to a new life

Over a nearly two year period, more than 3,500 migrants have braved the Alps to seek asylum in France

World News

Aid agencies warn of Syrian refugees funding shortfall

Vital services for Syrian refugees could be in danger as aid agencies reveal a critical gap in funding.

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Saving Syria's lost generation

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Good news Friday!

Here's a roundup of some of the brightest stories from the week to cheer up your Friday:

Smart Regions

Breaking down barriers between locals and refugees in Utrecht

In partnership with the European Commission

In the innovative 'Plan Einstein' scheme, asylum seekers and young Dutch people live together, learn together and work together

Germany

1,000 refugees wrongly granted asylum to Germany

1,000 refugees have been wrongly granted asylum to Germany. Interior Minister Horst Seehofer is under pressure to get to the bottom of the scandal.

Hungary

Hungarian TV falls for fake story on Ramadan name change

Hungary's public broadcaster fell for a fake story about German city Essen changing its name to Fasten during Ramadan.

Greece

Time running out for 111-year-old refugee stranded in Greece

Laila Saleh is officially Greece's oldest refugee, but is unable to travel to Germany to rejoin the rest of her family, who have been granted asylum there.

Turkey

Surge in Afghan refugees arriving in Turkey

Ankara warns well on course to more than double last year's 50,000 total from war-torn country.

Europe News

Syrian musicians transforming trauma into art

'Syrians Got Talent' musicians perform in Brussels to spread message of resilience and solidarity

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Italian coast guards rescue migrants as vessel capsizes in the Mediterranean Sea

The Italian coast guard rescued 63 migrants from the Meditteranean Sea on Monday after their vessel capsized.

Europe News

'Words are my only weapons' - Syrian activist's push for peace

Now a refugee in Belgium, Yahia Hakoum left Syria after protesting against Assad regime and allegedly being tortured in prison

World News

Boat carrying 76 Rohingya refugees arrives in Indonesia

A boat carrying 76 Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar has arrived in Indonesia. Rights group fear more members of the Muslim minority will attempt the dangerous sea-crossing.

Turkey

EU Commission slams Turkey in annual report on country's accession prospects

The report is highly critical of Ankara's crackdown on human rights and civil liberties

Myanmar

Myanmar announces first Rohingya repatriation

Myanmar says it has repatriated the first family of refugees from its mainly Muslim Rohingya minority, after some 700,000 fled to Bangladesh to escape a military crackdown

Greece

Young refugees in Greece face losing their shelter due to funding shortfall

NGO ARSIS runs seven homes for around 200 unaccompanied minors. They say a delay in government funding could result in shelters being closed