Three killed after migrant boat sinks off coast of Spain
Three migrants from sub-Saharan Africa were killed when their boat capsized in the Mediterranean but the Spanish navy managed to rescue another 30 people in the group, a coast guard spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Apr 12, 2017, 17:35 PM IST
Migrants riot in Spain detention centre
Dozens of migrants held in a detention centre in Madrid have rioted, climbing on the building`s roof and breaking furniture, a spokesperson for the city`s mayor said.
Oct 19, 2016, 11:06 AM IST
Germany warns of anti-migrant backlash after week of bloodshed
Europe has been on edge for months after a string of deadly attacks claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group.
Jul 25, 2016, 18:47 PM IST
Paris evacuates 1,850 migrants from city camp
French authorities on Monday evacuated 1,850 migrants from a tent camp which had sprung up in a Paris park, where conditions had nosedived after one of the wettest Mays on record.
Jun 06, 2016, 20:06 PM IST
Schengen's European museum ceiling collapses
EU leaders have warned that the 26-country Schengen area is under threat from the migration crisis, with several countries reintroducing border controls in response to the huge influx of migrants arriving in Europe as they flee conflict in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere.
May 12, 2016, 01:27 AM IST
Italy insists `no invasion` after spike in migrant arrivals
Italy insisted Friday it was not facing an "invasion" after a spike in migrant boat crossings from Libya exacerbated fears the country is on the verge of becoming the main entry point for people trying to reach Europe.
Apr 15, 2016, 19:43 PM IST
Italy rescues 4,000 migrants in two days
Italy`s coastguard said Tuesday it had rescued some 4,000 migrants in the past two days, adding to fears of a fresh push to reach Europe via that route as the number of migrants landing in Greece sharply recedes.
Apr 13, 2016, 02:57 AM IST
Austria to tighten checks at Italian border from June 1 at the latest
Austria will introduce tougher border controls at the Brenner Pass crossing with Italy from June 1 at the latest as part of a tough response to Europe`s migration crisis, Defence Minister Hans Peter Doskozil said on Tuesday.
Apr 13, 2016, 02:20 AM IST
4,000 migrants rescued in Strait of Sicily in two days: Italy coastguard
Some 4,000 migrants have been rescued from boats in the Strait of Sicily between Tunisia and Italy in the past two days, Italy`s coastguard said.
Apr 13, 2016, 00:31 AM IST
Italy rescues 1,850 migrants in Strait of Sicily
The Italian coastguard Monday rescued 1,850 migrants in eight operations in the Strait of Sicily, as a wave of boats departing from the Libyan coast intensifies.
Apr 12, 2016, 01:40 AM IST
Austria to stay tough on migrants: new interior minister
Austria`s new Interior Minister Wolfgang Sobotka said on Sunday he would stick to the hardline stance on migrants pushed by his predecessor, Johanna Mikl-Leitner.
Apr 11, 2016, 03:41 AM IST
First migrant drownings in Aegean since European Uunion-Turkey deal
Four migrant women and a child drowned Saturday off the Greek island of Samos, the first deaths in the Aegean Sea since a controversial EU-Turkey deal to stem the flow of refugees took effect three weeks ago.
Apr 10, 2016, 01:10 AM IST
EU to pitch migrant plan to Turkey but deal not certain
European Union leaders will try to convince Turkey`s prime minister to help end Europe`s migration crisis in return for financial and political concessions but they remain unsure if Friday`s Brussels summit can clinch a deal.
Mar 18, 2016, 09:58 AM IST
Merkel in firing line over refugees after regional vote `debacle`
Merkel`s Christian Democratic Union was at the receiving end of voters` anger, suffering defeats in two out of three states in regional elections.
Mar 14, 2016, 10:09 AM IST
Five dead, including baby, in fresh migrant sinking off Turkey
Turkish coastguards managed to save nine of the migrants on board while two are still missing.
Mar 10, 2016, 15:30 PM IST
EU looks to Turkey to end migrant crisis, uneasy over rights
EU leaders sit down with Turkey`s premier on Monday seeing a glimmer of hope for an end to the refugee crisis that has divided Europe but troubled by having to seek favours from a government that scorns their ideas of human rights.
Mar 07, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
EU leaders `to declare Balkan migrant route closed at summit`
The declaration drafted by EU ambassadors Sunday will be announced at a summit in Brussels on Monday.
Mar 07, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
Brussels to propose overhaul of EU asylum system: Report
Previous attempts to distribute refugees between EU member states have stalled due to disagreements.
Mar 07, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
EU commissioner warns of migrant buildup in Greece
Greece lies at the heart of Europe's greatest migration crisis in six decades after a series of border restrictions on the migrant trail from Austria to Macedonia caused a bottleneck on its soil.
Mar 06, 2016, 07:05 AM IST
EU`s Tusk to visit Turkey for migrant talks
European Union president Donald Tusk will visit Turkey this week for fresh talks on migration ahead of a crucial Brussels summit on the crisis, his office said Tuesday.
Mar 01, 2016, 16:10 PM IST
