The British government has signed a new agreement with Iraq to facilitate the return of irregular Iraqi migrants. It was signed by UK Home Secretary Dan Jarvis and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein. Under the agreement, a formal legal mechanism will be established to return Iraqi Arab and Kurdish migrants who are not granted residence…
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called on the European Union (EU) to increase its funding to Poland to help it protect its borders with Belarus, stressing that Poland is safeguarding Europe’s borders against migrant inflows via Belarus. His remarks came during a visit to Poland, where he said: “This support should be financial. Poland also…
Polish Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś, Archbishop of Łódź, criticized the spread of hate speech and fear towards immigrants and refugees because they are non-Christians. Ryś, who is one of the most prominent church figures in Poland, emphasized that such attitudes are contrary to Christian teachings. Ryś highlighted the contradiction between hate speech and Christian teachings, which…
A report released by the US Senate revealed that hundreds of detainees in migrant detention centers have suffered horrific abuses, particularly women and pregnant women. The report documented 510 cases of human rights violations in detention centers across the country since President Donald Trump took office. Among these, 14 cases involved the abuse of expectant…
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirmed the continued enforcement of strict border controls despite complaints that they cause traffic jams. His remarks came during a meeting with the Slovenian Foreign Minister in Berlin, where he stated: “It must be made clear that the irregular inflow into Germany will be subject to control.” He rejected claims…
The UK and France announced an agreement to exchange migrants between the two countries on a one-for-one basis. Under the deal, the UK will return migrants arriving via the English Channel in exchange for receiving an equivalent number from France. The two countries will initiate a pilot phase in which migrants will be exchanged through…
The organizers of the Latino Sun Festival sent a letter to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), urging them to stay away from community festivals. They fear that an unannounced visit by federal immigration authorities could disrupt the annual event held in the city of Pilsen. Over the past few months, the organizers have been…
Commissioned by Nature Magazine, a study conducted by the Nuremberg’s Institute for Employment Research revealed that migrants in Germany and other countries receive significantly lower wages than long-term residents. The wage gap widens for the first generation of migrants and persists into the second generation. The study also found that the wage gap varies from…
Twenty-six people were killed and ten others went missing when a boat carrying about 100 migrants capsized off the coast of Italy’s Lampedusa Island. The Italian Coast Guard rescued 60 people and transferred them to a reception center on the island. According to UNHCR in Italy, two boats carrying about 95 people departed from Libya….
A new mobile app called ICEBLOCK alerts migrants to the locations of nearby immigration enforcement officers. The app has sparked widespread debate among legal experts and migrant rights advocates over its legal and ethical implications. The app is designed to alert migrants when immigration enforcement officers are nearby. It sends a notification to users whenever…
Poland’s government has accused Catholic bishops of stirring anti-German sentiment after they criticized the border controls imposed by Germany and offered prayers for citizens guarding the frontier. The Polish government has lodged a complaint with the Vatican over the bishops’ actions. Deputy Chairman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Józef Kupny, urged his fellow bishops not…
Because of the strict immigration policies and cumbersome bureaucracy, the shortage of nursing staff in Germany’s healthcare sector, which relies on recruiting nurses from abroad, has worsened. Jenny Wurtha, Head of Nursing at Frankfurt Hospital, explained that German hospitals mainly recruit overseas nurses through the Skilled Foreign Workers Recruitment Program, particularly from the Philippines and…
