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Greek police have arrested seven suspected members of migrant smuggling rings in the country's north in recent days. In one case, officers found 12 people crammed into a vehicle. infomigrants.net/en/post/744…

Police arrest seven suspected smugglers in northern Greece.

Greek police have arrested seven suspected members of migrant smuggling rings in the country's north in recent days. In one case, officers found 12 people crammed into a vehicle.

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Fewer than 500 Bangladeshi workers are estimated to have arrived legally in Greece since a labor agreement came into force four years ago, even though 4,000 workers would be allowed to enter the country annually. infomigrants.net/en/post/742…

Bangladesh-Greece labor deal struggles to attract workers

Bangladesh’s ambassador to Greece says visa barriers, limited public awareness and recruitment difficulties are preventing a 2022 labor agreement from reaching its target of 4,000 workers a year....

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🌍 What happens when climate change forces people to leave their homes? Floods, droughts, rising sea levels… Millions of people are displaced every year, but there is no legal status for climate refugees. So, can they get international protection?

'Climate refugee': A status that doesn’t exist

🌍 Millions are displaced every year, but there is no legal status for “climate refugees”. So, can they get international protection?

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The "Great Jungle" – a large camp housing up to 10,000 migrants in Calais, France – was dismantled ten years ago. Since then, the government has implemented a controversial "zero fixed points" policy to prevent the re-establishment of large camps. infomigrants.net/en/post/742…

Ten years after the dismantling of the 'Calais Jungle,' damage lingers, say NGOs

Ten years ago, the "Great Jungle" of Calais was dismantled. In its wake, to prevent further large scale migrant arrivals, the French government implemented the so-called "zero fixed points" policy to...

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We spoke to disinformation experts to understand how disinformation fueled hostility towards migrants following mass crossings to Ceuta in late July. Claims about an “invasion" of Ceuta have garnered millions of views online.
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Fadia came to Greece after fleeing Afghanistan. Now, she is 20 and lives in Germany. But she wants to return to the refugee camp where she once lived: Ritsona. Her journey 📽️👇 infomigrants.net/en/post/742…

How does being a teenager in a refugee camp in Greece shape your life?

Fadia came to Greece after having fled Afghanistan. Now, she is 20 and lives in Germany. But she wants to return to the place she once called home. The refugee camp she lived at: Ritsona. We accomp...

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Pregnant and just days away from her due date, 25-year-old Sara swam from Morocco to Spain's north African Ceuta enclave. Shortly thereafter, she gave birth to baby girl.

25-year-old swam to Ceuta days before giving birth

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In Germany, the rules for passing a language test for immigrants will be stricter from November 1. Passing the test is required as part of an integration course for people applying for citizenship or permanent residence permits. infomigrants.net/en/post/742…

Germany: Tighter rules to be introduced in language test for migrants

The Federal Ministry of the Interior has announced that it will be introducing tighter rules for the German Test for Immigrants (DTZ). It added that amid an increase in cheating attempts during...

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Misleading social media posts were among the key factors that motivated a mass crossing into Ceuta in July. Fact-checkers revealed how a misinterpreted court ruling and sensational headlines helped create the false impression that migration to Spain would be easy.
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Fewer migrants are trying to reach the European Union using irregular routes, but more people are dying in border crossing attempts, especially in the Central and Eastern Mediterranean, recent data by the European Union’s border agency Frontex and UN migration agency IOM reveals.
An infographic, featuring a photo of two people climbing over a border wall to Ceuta, Spain, and the following text: “Fewer migrants cross into European Union -- Irregular border crossings into the EU were down by nearly one-third in the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period last year.”

ALT An infographic, featuring a photo of two people climbing over a border wall to Ceuta, Spain, and the following text: “Fewer migrants cross into European Union -- Irregular border crossings into the EU were down by nearly one-third in the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period last year.”

An infographic, featuring a photo of a graveyard for migrants in Greece and the following text: “Routes to Europe more deadly for migrants -- More than 2170 people died or went missing on irregular migration routes to the European Union in the first nine months of 2026, according to IOM. Fewer people died during the same period last year, though more people attempted border crossings back then.”

ALT An infographic, featuring a photo of a graveyard for migrants in Greece and the following text: “Routes to Europe more deadly for migrants -- More than 2170 people died or went missing on irregular migration routes to the European Union in the first nine months of 2026, according to IOM. Fewer people died during the same period last year, though more people attempted border crossings back then.”

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Sam left Eritrea in 2019 for a training camp in Uganda with the national football team. One night, he fled to build a better future and escape the repressive regime. He now lives in Spain in dire poverty. This is his story: infomigrants.net/en/story/74…

Sam's story: 'I dreamed of playing in the world's biggest stadiums, but now I have to fight to...

Sam*, originally from Beylul, a city in southern Eritrea, left his country in 2019 for a training camp in Uganda with the national football team. One night, he decided to flee to build a better...

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Spanish police say they have found 74 migrants, including 10 unaccompanied minors, living in overcrowded and hazardous conditions in a building in Ceuta. A local man is suspected of leading a trafficking network involved in labor exploitation. infomigrants.net/en/post/743…

Ceuta: Police find 74 migrants living in 'exploitative conditions,' one arrest

The 74 migrants, including 10 unaccompanied minors, were found living in overcrowded and hazardous conditions in a building in Ceuta. A local man is suspected of leading a criminal network involved...

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A group of 35 deported migrants arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday (October 23), aboard a charter flight. The group included 19 people returned from Italy, 10 from Greece and six from Cyprus. infomigrants.net/en/post/743…

35 Bangladeshi migrants deported from three EU countries

Thirty-five Bangladeshi migrants who were deported from Italy, Greece and Cyprus arrived in Bangladesh on Friday, October 23, aboard a charter flight. The group included 19 people returned from...

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Police in Guinea-Bissau freed 71 people of various nationalities during a crackdown on a smuggling and trafficking network this week. Four suspects were arrested, while the alleged leader of the network remains at large. infomigrants.net/en/post/743…

Guinea-Bissau drawn into shifting migration routes and human trafficking

Guinea-Bissau seems to have become the latest country in West Africa to act as a launch pad for migrants hoping eventually to reach Europe. This week, police freed 71 people of various African...

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Around 874,000 people in Somalia could be forced to flee their homes within the next three months and migrate due to flood waters, the IOM has warned. Some people are risking dangerous journeys across borders and at sea in search of security. infomigrants.net/en/post/743…

Somalia: Flooding and climate-related pressures threaten to displace hundreds of thousands

Around 874,000 people in Somalia could be forced to flee their homes within the next three months and migrate due to flood waters, the IOM has warned. Some people are risking dangerous journeys...

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A false claim on Facebook gave 26-year-old Moroccan footballer Faten Omar Ben El Azizi hope of reaching Spain. She died trying to cross to Ceuta, leaving her mother to grapple with a devastating loss and the role social media played in it.
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A young family say that they were held at Berlin airport facilities for 15 days 'prison-like' conditions as their asylum application was being processed. The Amazigh family reportedly fled ethnic discrimination and criminal threats in Algeria. infomigrants.net/en/post/743…

Germany: Family of asylum seekers says they were held at Berlin airport for 15 days under new EU...

A young family say they were held at Berlin airport facilities for 15 days without adequate support, or care while their asylum application was being processed. The family also said it was discoura...

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Are safeguards to protect the human rights of migrants under the EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum working? A new report raises concerns over the treatment of youths in Ceuta, rescue ship restrictions, and alleged rights abuses at Europe’s borders. infomigrants.net/en/post/743…

Ceuta, rescue restrictions, and weak accountability test EU migration safeguards

In its latest report, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) outlined concerns about the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, ranging from children’s reception in...

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A former employee of Cologne’s immigration office, her husband and two others have been charged over their alleged involvement in a smuggling scheme. infomigrants.net/en/post/743…

Germany: Cologne immigration office under scrutiny over alleged cross-border sham-marriage scheme

A former employee of Cologne’s immigration office, her husband and two others have been charged over their alleged involvement in a cross-border smuggling scheme. Indian men are alleged to have...

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Migrants may have paid more than €450 million to smugglers while trying to reach Europe via sea routes in 2025, according to a new UN report. People reportedly paid far less to smugglers on the Atlantic Route than the Central Mediterranean route. More👇 infomigrants.net/en/post/743…
A graphic, showing a migrant boat alongside the text “Up to €454 million for smugglers in 2025: People smugglers received fees of €346 to €454 million for trips on sea routes to Europe last year, estimates new UN agency report”

ALT A graphic, showing a migrant boat alongside the text “Up to €454 million for smugglers in 2025: People smugglers received fees of €346 to €454 million for trips on sea routes to Europe last year, estimates new UN agency report”

A graphic, showing a migrant boat alongside the text “UN estimates on fees for smugglers: On average, smugglers were paid €1734 to €2274 by each individual trying to reach Europe by sea in 2025, according to UN estimates”

ALT A graphic, showing a migrant boat alongside the text “UN estimates on fees for smugglers: On average, smugglers were paid €1734 to €2274 by each individual trying to reach Europe by sea in 2025, according to UN estimates”

A graphic, showing a migrant boat alongside the text “Smuggling fees paid on Europe sea routes: Smuggling fees paid to reach Europe via sea vary widely, higher fees are more common on the Central Mediterranean route”

ALT A graphic, showing a migrant boat alongside the text “Smuggling fees paid on Europe sea routes: Smuggling fees paid to reach Europe via sea vary widely, higher fees are more common on the Central Mediterranean route”

A graphic, showing a migrant boat alongside the text “Many pay smugglers, never reach destination: Over 3,400 people lost their lives or went missing on sea routes to Europe in 2025; more than 104,000 people were intercepted and returned”

ALT A graphic, showing a migrant boat alongside the text “Many pay smugglers, never reach destination: Over 3,400 people lost their lives or went missing on sea routes to Europe in 2025; more than 104,000 people were intercepted and returned”

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