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Libya

Bodies of suspected migrants found in Libyan desert, aid groups say

Libya, which shares borders with six countries and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, has been a main transit point for migrants trying to reach Europe.

25 September 2025

Afghanistan

IOM mission chief: Afghanistan faces 'triple' crisis amid aid cuts

The UN’s migration agency is being forced to make "difficult decisions" to "deprioritise" vulnerable Afghans returning home as deep aid cuts bite.

12 September 2025

Earth News

Sweden’s Sami warn of cultural erasure from mining and climate change

Europe’s largest rare earth deposit could cut off Sami reindeer migration routes.

8 September 2025

Europe News

Record number of foreigners obtained Polish citizenship in 2024

More than half of the 16,342 people who obtained Polish citizenship last year were from Ukraine.

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Europe News

Bulgarian customs seize 70 dinghies used for UK migrant trafficking

The boats are produced by unknown Turkish companies and are then sent disassembled in multiple shipments to avoid suspicion in what authorities say is for the sole purpose of trafficking migrants across the English Channel.

Europe in Motion

What's the EU country where people can't wait to leave?

Lack of affordable housing and job opportunities are among the main reasons to leave. But the local political situation also plays a part.

EuroVerify

Fact checking Fox News claims on crime rates and migration in Ireland

Right-wing US news channel Fox News sparked a controversial debate after it aired a TV segment alleging that Dublin is one of the most dangerous cities in Europe, while also implying that crime and migration are linked.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Sweden is not deporting immigrants over different values

The Swedish government has made cracking down on migration one of its key goals, however online claims are misleading.

No Comment

Flamingos return to Lake Van during seasonal migration

Flamingos have returned to Lake Van in eastern Türkiye as part of their seasonal migration, captivating visitors and nature photographers.

Europe News

Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania

Border controls with Germany and Lithuania, which were introduced by Poland on July 7, have been extended until October 4. They were originally in place until August 5.

Europe News

Ateş' warnings against 'Islamisation' dangerous, German imams says

Seyran Ateş, imam of the only liberal mosque in Germany, warned of Islamisation in Europe. Imams are now speaking out, accusing her of using "dangerous" language.

Libya

Euroviews. Europe’s migration crisis isn’t just about boats – it’s about strategy

The time for fragmented fixes is over. If Europe is to regain control of its migration policy, it must first regain clarity in its strategy, Libyan Minister of Political Affairs Walid Ellafi writes in a Euronews exclusive.

Culture news

Banksy's Venice work 'The Migrant Child' removed for restoration

Banksy's 'The Migrant Child' appeared on a Venetian wall in 2019 and has since largely deteriorated. An Italian bank is supervising the artwork's restoration.

Europe News

Many EU countries endorse Commission's migrant outsourcing plans

Denmark is determined to reach an agreement on return policy among the member states by the end of its EU presidency, Danish Minister for Immigration said

Germany

Germany supports Poland's measures to curb migration from Belarus

"Poland is Germany's most important partner within the EU, alongside our French neighbours," German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said at the Polish-Belarusian border on Monday.

Europe News

Anti-immigration demonstrations in more than 80 cities across Poland

On Saturday, anti-immigration marches under the slogan 'Stop Immigration' took place in more than 80 Polish cities. Some of them were accompanied by counter-manifestations by left-wing circles. A total of 100 public gatherings were reported across the country.

Brussels, My Love?

Is von der Leyen ready for bruising budget battles?

In this week's edition, panellists discuss Ursula von der Leyen winning a no-confidence vote, the recent migration flows from Libya to Greece and the upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing.

EuroVerify

Disinformation fuelled Spain anti-migrant riots after pensioner attack

The town of Torre Pacheco has been shaken by an attack on a local pensioner and ensuing violent anti-migrant unrest – and disinformation has inflamed the tensions.

Europe News

Brussels boosts external action budget to tackle global issues

The EU proposed €200 billion for the 2028–2034 period to fight climate instability, migration and competition over resources, with a focus on reforms in Ukraine and the Mediterranean region.

Europe News

Polish FM Sikorski: Anti-immigrant hysteria harms Poland

On Saturday, the head of Polish diplomacy expressed concern over growing anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. "There is no acquiescence to the escalating campaign of racism and the anti-Semitism fuelled by it," Radosław Sikorski said in a recording published on the X platform.