The Association de Soutien aux Travilleurs Immigrés (ASTI) organization, which advocates for migrant workers in Luxembourg, has criticized the government’s decision to suspend Syrian asylum applications following the fall of the Assad regime. It also cautioned against making hasty decisions regarding Syrian refugees in response to Syria’s political transition. The government has suspended 825 Syrian…
Germany’s plan, announced by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, is facing economic challenges that suggest a potential failure. The high financial cost is one of the main obstacles, along with legal complexities. German politicians have increasingly called for the return of Syrian refugees following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, migration and asylum remain key…
Official data from the British Home Office reveals a significant rise in the number of asylum seekers in Britain citing their sexual orientation as grounds for protection. This surge is attributed to many successfully proving that returning to their home countries would subject them to inhumane treatment due to their sexual orientation. In 2022, 762…
In the upcoming German federal elections in February 2025, hundreds of thousands of immigrants who gained German citizenship over the past three years, predominantly Syrians, will be voting for the first time. A survey conducted by Fox News across all federal states indicates that early elections are expected to see an increase in voter turnout…
A new investigative report from the “Lighthouse” Foundation, in collaboration with several European newspapers including Der Spiegel, Le Monde, and Politico, reveals that the European Union has funded nearly 30 deportation centers for refugees, allocating more than 213 million euros for their construction and maintenance across Turkey. According to the report, these centers have been…
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in favor of two Syrian refugees against Cyprus, paving the way for refugees stranded in the buffer zone to pursue their asylum claims. This week, the court issued its decision in a case brought by the two refugees, who sought compensation from Cyprus for preventing them from…
The German Federal Statistical Office announced that the number of asylum seeker benefit recipients has risen to 522,700 in 2023, marking an 8% increase from 2022. This upward trend in beneficiaries continues, although the percentage growth is lower than the 22% increase reported in 2022 compared to 2021. According to the Federal Statistical Office, 500,000…
According to a report by the European Union Agency for Asylum, asylum applications in Germany decreased by nearly a quarter from early 2024 to the end of September, compared to the same period in 2023. The report also highlighted concerns about refugee movements in Lebanon. The report, according to Welt in Zontag, was released on…
Federal police apprehended a smuggler in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area near Mittenwald and detained seven Syrians traveling with him in the vehicle. The 38-year-old stateless individual, who did not possess a valid driver’s license, was attempting to transport the Syrians from Slovenia to Germany. Notably, three of the individuals were discovered in the trunk of the…
The Swedish government has announced an increase in financial incentives for the voluntary return of migrants to their home countries, raising the amount to $34,000 per family. This decision is part of a broader strategy to reduce the number of asylum seekers in Sweden. The new grant program is set to begin in 2026 and…
Dozens of Germans protested in the city of Kirchheim in Bavaria after the government constructed a new container village to accommodate refugees. The village was built on a site originally intended for a daycare center, sparking outrage among local residents. They voiced concerns about the presence of refugees in their neighborhood, citing fears of safety…
Rescuers discovered ten bodies of migrants on a wooden boat near the island of Lampedusa. Meanwhile, a second boat capsized off the coast of Calabria, leaving many migrants missing. According to UN authorities and a German aid organization, the boat carrying irregular migrants capsized on the Italian coast, resulting in 11 fatalities and numerous missing…
