Europe

Immigration Is Good for Britain, We Just Need Control: British PM May February 25, 2019

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May denied accusations by some in her governing Conservative Party that she had "a problem with immigration", saying on Sunday that while it had been good for Britain, people just wanted more control. Last week, Anna Soubry, a Conservative..

Migrant boat capsize leaves 8 dead, 25 missing off Turkey October 10, 2018

ANKARA, (AFP) - Eight people died and 25 were missing after a boat carrying illegal migrants capsized off Turkey's western shores, the coastguard said on Wednesday. The discovery came after an Iraqi woman in wet clothes and wearing a life jacket sought help in Karaburun district, Izmir province,..

EU security chiefs, Sessions hold stadium terrorism exercise October 9, 2018

By JOHN LEICESTER, LYON, France (AP) — European security chiefs struggled over solutions to the migrant crisis and oversaw a simulated terrorist attack on a stadium Tuesday, with U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions looking on. Elite police forces staged the anti-terrorism exercise Tuesday in the..

UK says EU immigrants won’t get priority after Brexit October 2, 2018

By JILL LAWLESS, BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Britain will not offer European Union citizens preferential immigration status after Brexit, the government said Tuesday, announcing a system designed to give migrants with skills the U.K. needs priority over low-skilled migrants. At present, all EU..

Greece to move 2,000 out of overcrowded Lesbos migrant camp September 18, 2018

By ELENA BECATOROS and RAPHAEL KOMINIS, MORIA, Greece (AP) — Some 2,000 asylum-seekers will be moved out of a severely overcrowded migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos this month, a Greek official said Tuesday as charities slammed conditions at the camp, which has raw sewage running out of..

Austria: EU summit focus on Brexit, migration, cool tension September 17, 2018

PARIS (AP) — Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says Brexit and bridge-building will be center-stage at a two-day European Union summit this week. Kurz met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, having met the previous day with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “We have to..

Sweden faces political deadlock after gains by far-right party September 10, 2018

Niklas Pollard, Simon Johnson, STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden headed for a hung parliament after an election on Sunday that saw support for the nationalist Sweden Democrats surge, as one of Europe’s most liberal nations turned right amid fears over immigration. Far-right parties have made..

Immigration and Welfare Fears Merge as Sweden Lurches to the Right September 5, 2018

KOPPARBERG, Sweden (Reuters) - Those wondering why Swedish politics are set to lurch to the right in Sunday's election need look no further than Ljusnarsberg, a tiny central county of dense pine forests and glistening lakes. Many inhabitants of this once-booming region are uneasy about asylum..

18 injured in German protests for and against migrants September 2, 2018

CHEMNITZ, (AFP) - Eighteen people were injured as the anti-migrant far-right and counter-protesters held opposing rallies in the German city of Chemnitz, which was hit by xenophobic demonstrations last week. Chemnitz has been in the spotlight after violent protests erupted over the fatal stabbing..

Greece: 3 held for allegedly aiding traffickers August 29, 2018

CAIRO (AP) — The Latest on migrants in Europe (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Greek police say they have arrested three members of a charity that helps migrants on the eastern island of Lesbos, saying they belonged to a criminal organization that facilitated the illegal entry of migrants to Greece..

Hungary university stops courses for refugees due to new tax August 28, 2018

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s Central European University says it has been forced to suspend education programs for refugees and asylum seekers due to a new “immigration surtax” that took effect last week. The Budapest-based university, founded by Hungarian-American billionaire George..

US deports former Nazi camp guard, 95, to Germany August 21, 2018

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, DAVID RISING and RANDY HERSCHAFT, BERLIN (AP) — The last Nazi war crimes suspect facing deportation from the U.S. was taken from his New York City home and spirited early Tuesday morning to Germany, following years of efforts to remove him from the United States. The..

Austria rejects Afghan asylum-seeker ‘gay’ claim: report August 15, 2018

VIENNA, (AFP) - Austria has rejected the asylum application of an Afghan claiming to be gay because he did not "act" or "dress" like a homosexual, according to a media report. An official in Lower Austria state found no grounds for fear of persecution based on the sexual orientation of the..

Leaders of Germany, Spain pledge united front on migration August 11, 2018

By BRADEN PHILLIPS, BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The leaders of Germany and Spain on Saturday promoted a shared approach to immigration into the European Union amid growing populist opposition in other EU nations to taking in more asylum-seekers. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Spanish Prime..

Spain takes more African migrants despite signs of tension August 10, 2018

By BARRY HATTON and VALERIO NICOLOSI, ALGECIRAS, Spain (AP) — A rescue boat carrying 87 African migrants who were saved in the Mediterranean Sea docked Thursday at the southern Spanish port of Algeciras, but without the welcome offered to previous groups as the political mood in Spain began..

Immigration News

Passing the Parcel: The European Union and Refugees in the Mediterranean

City of Chicago sues Jussie Smollett for investigative costs

America is not full. Its future rests with young immigrants.

Terms of Asylum and Distraction: Moreno’s Assange Problem

Asylum seekers returned from Mexico for first U.S. court hearings

After Immigration Shaped Primary, Topic Not Gov. Lee Focus

Publicised Cruelty: Scott Morrison Visits Christmas Island

How hard is it for Venezuelans to get asylum in the U.S.?

Excessive immigration is fueling social discontent

Immigration Is Good for Britain, We Just Need Control: British PM May

More News
For get latest news in you email Please Enter your email address