Italy recovers four bodies, rescues 700 migrants off Libya
Italy's navy and coastguard said today it had rescued over 700 migrants from six boats off the coast of Libya, and recovered four bodies.
Feb 24, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
UN denounces restrictions of refugees, calls for unity in Europe
The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday decried "restrictive practices" imposed by countries including Austria, Slovenia and Macedonia, and called on Europe to have a coordinated approach to share responsibility in the crisis.
Feb 23, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
EU leaders hold make-or-break `Brexit` summit
EU leaders go into a make-or-break summit on Thursday facing difficult compromises to keep Britain in the bloc and wrangling with Europe`s worst migrant crisis since World War II.
Feb 18, 2016, 12:34 PM IST
Austrian president defends ''welcoming culture'' for refugees
Tens of thousands of refugees have flocked to Europe from war-torn countries such as Syria, Iraq and Libya.
Feb 16, 2016, 10:17 AM IST
Britain, migrant crisis to dominate European summit beginning today
EU leaders will tackle Britain`s reform demands and the migration crisis at a summit Thursday.
Dec 17, 2015, 10:29 AM IST
Not all Syrians in Turkey `dying to go to Europe`
The European Union wants to see more people who find the right conditions to live in Turkey rather than travelling to Europe.
Dec 17, 2015, 10:27 AM IST
Executions, severed heads and dead children - Migrants entering into Norway had these images on their phones
The news confirms fears expressed earlier that the Islamic State may be exploiting the refugee crisis to infiltrate into Europe.
Dec 15, 2015, 11:40 AM IST
Germany refugee influx sparks surge in racist hate crimes
There has been a rise in anti-foreigner sentiment that has buoyed the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Dec 07, 2015, 12:14 PM IST
After Paris attacks, Greek migrant tests remain cursory
Athens has faced heavy scrutiny over its screening of more than 750,000 people who have landed on its shores this year.
Dec 07, 2015, 12:09 PM IST
Wave of young Afghan migrants seen hurting economy they leave behind
More than 160,000 Afghanis have gone to Europe this year.
Dec 07, 2015, 10:25 AM IST
Jihadism, migration in focus as Denmark votes on European Union opt-out
A majority of left- and right-wing parties in the Danish parliament approved the principle of a referendum in December 2014.
Dec 01, 2015, 10:35 AM IST
European Union, Turkey agree 3 billion Euro aid deal to stem migrant crisis
The EU also agreed to open a new chapter in Turkey's stalled bid for membership of the bloc.
Nov 30, 2015, 11:05 AM IST
Europe to 'free up space' by kicking out tens of thousands of Pakistanis
About 168,000 illegal Pakistani migrants were ordered to leave EU region between 2008 and 2014.
Nov 24, 2015, 16:08 PM IST
Paris attacks provoke fresh migrant fears in Europe
The fear is the biggest in Germany where more than 750,000 migrants have come this year.
Nov 15, 2015, 03:42 AM IST
Two more child migrants drown off Greece amid angry protests
The two children had boarded a dinghy in Turkey with their families to set sail for Kos, whose northern coast lies just 250 metres away.
Nov 05, 2015, 19:12 PM IST
Europe migrant crisis: 15 freezing migrants saved from refrigerated truck in France
A blind search by emergency services triggered by a call from one of the trapped men led to their discovery.
Nov 04, 2015, 10:14 AM IST
Migrant crisis spurs child statelessness, UN warns
'Several million children are watching their childhoods slip away without the sense of belonging and protection.'
Nov 03, 2015, 15:09 PM IST
Britain, France to cooperate to combat migrant smugglers
Both countries agreed that it was important to tackle smuggling networks on both sides of the English Channel.
Nov 03, 2015, 10:44 AM IST
European Union pushes to end migrant chaos with Balkans plan
The meeting comes after Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia on Saturday warned they could close their borders to migrants.
Oct 26, 2015, 10:08 AM IST
Swiss Parliament shifts to right in vote dominated by migrant fears
Swiss voters swung to the right in parliamentary elections dominated by concerns over Europe's migrant crisis, with the country's largest party winning a record number of seats.
Oct 19, 2015, 07:58 AM IST
