Italy’s Meloni seeks EU mission to block migrant arrivals

[ad_1] LAMPEDUSA, Italy, Sept 15 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on Friday for the European Union to act jointly “with a naval mission if necessary” to prevent…

Germany extends protection status for Ukrainian refugees until March 2025

[ad_1] BERLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) – The residence permits of refugees from Ukraine who fled the war and received protection status in Germany will be extended until March 4, 2025,…

Germany, Italy plan energy solidarity deal as they boost ties

[ad_1] [1/5]Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz address the media during their meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, November 22, 2023. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Acquire Licensing…

Cyprus says Lebanon needs EU aid to deal with migration crisis

[ad_1] A general view shows a Syrian refugee camp in Marjayoun, southern Lebanon June 17, 2023. REUTERS/Aziz Taher/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NICOSIA, Sept 27 (Reuters) – EU member Cyprus…

More than 1,400 migrants arrive on Italy’s Lampedusa

[ad_1] [1/3]A rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) of the Italian Finance Police patrols near the Mare Jonio, operated by Italian charity Mediterranea Saving Humans, and the German NGO Sea-Eye migrant rescue…

Canada to ramp up verification of student admissions to curb immigration fraud

[ad_1] Marc Miller speaks at a news conference about how and when Canada will share historical documents related to residential schools in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada January 20, 2022. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File…

Sweden urges for EU-wide cooperation on return of illegal migrants

[ad_1] Sweden’s Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer attends a press conference regarding the deteriorating security situation in Sweden as the terror threat level in the country is raised to four on…

Seven dead after suspected people smuggler crashes van on German motorway

[ad_1] BERLIN, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Seven people were killed and more than a dozen injured when a suspected people smuggler lost control of a van carrying migrants while being…

‘Cyprus problem’ top priority for island’s new president

[ad_1] Newly elected President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides arrives for a meeting with Cyprus’ President Nicos Anastasiades at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus February 13, 2023. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou Acquire…

Cyprus police make more arrests as racism-fuelled violence spreads

[ad_1] NICOSIA, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Police in Cyprus have made 20 arrests after a spate of racism-fuelled violence against migrants which erupted in the west of the island last…