A riot at a detention center housing ~750 migrants in northern Greece left two police officers injured and resulted in 30 arrests, according Greek authorities. The incident refocused attention on Greece's increasingly restrictive migration policy. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6813...

📸 In Paris, around 150 unhoused people – most of them migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, incl. children – set up camp in front of the city hall of the 20th arrondissement yesterday night. They are calling for safe accommodation as winter approaches together with NGO @utopia56.bsky.social.

The European Union has outlined its new solidarity mechanism to be introduced as part of the EU pact on asylum and migration in 2026. Southern states will get more money and support, while countries such as Germany and Poland may avoid taking in more migrants. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6809...

Ten suspected members of an international sex-trafficking network are on trial for allegedly luring Thai women and transgender people to Germany on false promises of work. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6810...

📸 A wall was put up next to a migrant camp in Loon-Plage, northern France, recently. The €800,000 wall is meant to keep people from crossing the nearby railway lines, reported the local branch of France 3. Some aid workers said that the money would have been better spent on reception measures.

In the border zone of North Macedonia and Greece, the Macedonian police offer the migrants they intercept the option of a "voluntary return." Yet accounts from on the ground show that the practice sometimes turns into disguised deportations. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6805...

At least 42 migrants are believed to have drowned after a rubber boat capsized off Libya's coast, says @iom.int. Among them: 29 people from Sudan, 8 from Somalia, 3 from Cameroon and 2 from Nigeria. Seven people were reportedly rescued by Libyan authorities. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6811...

A car wash in Italy was seized last week, after a joint operation between the police and the carabinieri found that it was employing foreign undocumented workers, and reportedly fell foul of health, safety and environmental legislation. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6809...

The small island of Gavdos has seen a steady increase in the number of irregular arrivals, overwhelming residents. Authorities say that Gavdos risks becoming a "Greek Lampedusa" as irregular migration paths to Europe continue to shift. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6811...

Falling temperatures and the disappearance of blankets used by homeless migrants has made the situation even more difficult in the Italian city of L'Aquila in the mountains of the Abruzzo region. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6809...

Several high profile violent or sexual crimes in UK and European cities are contributing to the debate about whether migrants are making Europe less safe. But what does the evidence actually say — and why do perceptions tell a different story? www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6810...

Since Ukraine eased travel restrictions to allow men aged 18 to 22 to go abroad, more and more young Ukrainians are applying for temporary protection in Germany. What are their reasons for coming? www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6807...

The Italian city of L'Aquila has become a destination for migrants recently, generating political and social controversy. Many believe that social media platforms like TikTok are to blame for sparking interest in the town. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6806...

A migrant reception center standing within sight of two schools in the town of Vinchiaturo, province of Campobasso, is causing political debate in Italy. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6806...

The UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM)@UNmigration announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Human Concern International (HCI) for one million dollars, to fight human trafficking. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6804...

The UN is warning that as winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, things could get even more difficult for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, particularly in the light of cuts to development aid. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6807...

The northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna ranks first for the number of its foreign residents. The figure emerged from the "Migration Statistics file for 2025" presented on November 4. Foreign-born residents in the region number 12.9 percent. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6804...

The chief of the Greek coast guard and three other senior officers are set to face trial over the 2023 sinking of the Adriana trawler. A naval court of appeal has reopened the case after survivors pressed charges. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6803...

Afghans approved for resettlement are being offered cash to dissuade them from coming to Germany. Stuck in Pakistan for now, some of them told DW they felt "humiliated" by the offer. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6804...

A trial began in early November at the Paris Court of Justice to investigate the involvement of 10 people in a deadly English Channel crossing in August 2023. Ibrahim A., a Sudanese migrant and survivor of the shipwreck, stands among the accused. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6804...

Six migrants have died in eastern Bulgaria as their car plunged into a lake during a police chase. Three surviving migrants received first aid at the scene and were taken to hospital to receive further medical attention. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6802...

North Macedonia is a transit country for migrants hoping to reach Western Europe from Greece. Asylum is rarely granted in the small country; those who apply are often vulnerable people, hoping to have a few weeks of peace before they go back on the road. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6793...

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is reportedly planning to announce major changes to the UK’s mmigration and asylum system later this month. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6803...

The United Kingdom’s economy depends heavily on migrant labor, but loopholes in its ID and labor systems still leave many at risk of exploitation... www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6802...

A motorway rest stop near Dijon became the site of a deadly bid for vengeance between migrant trafficking gangs in February 2025. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6790...

Immigration is more of a resource than an expenditure, says Salvatore Sortino, the director of @iom.int's Mediterranean coordination office. "In 2024, foreign workers produced 177 billion in added value, accounting for 9 percent of GDP," he told us. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6798...

The number of Syrians arriving in Germany has nearly halved since Bashar al-Assad was ousted last December. Between January and September 2025, around 40,000 Syrians arrived, compared with 74,600 during the same period last year. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6802...

An EU Parliament committee has approved a reform expanding Europol’s mandate to tackle migrant smuggling, prompting criticism from civil society groups over privacy and human rights risks. A final plenary vote is expected later this month. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6801...

📸 94 people were on a boat that broke apart in Channel waters yesterday. French coast guards rescued them and brought them to Dunkirk, France. Migrants attempting to cross to the UK from France face high risks, as boats are typically overcrowded and put together haphazardly.

Six migrants died in a car crash in Bulgaria last night. Three others and their driver were injured, according to local authorities. The driver reportedly tried to evade police checks near Burgas, north of the Turkish border.

Osama Almasri Njeem has been arrested in Libya for torture and killing. Italian authorities had released the former Libyan judicial police head, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, earlier this year. His victims said they will sue Italy. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6800...

German chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to speed up deportations to Syria. But many warn that the country is still not stable enough. Nearly one year after the fall of Assad, is it safe for Syrians to return?

Amnesty International has slammed Tunisia for "widespread human rights violations" against refugees and migrants. The human rights group also condemned the EU for "risking complicity" by cooperating with Tunisia in efforts to restrict irregular migration. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6800...

Some 3,500 irregular migrant departures from Senegal were prevented this year due to Spain's intensified cooperation with the country, according to the Spanish interior minister. Meanwhile, IOM has launched a new initiative in Mauritania and The Gambia. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6800...

The UN Refugee Agency has urged Spain to avoid language and policies that stigmatize or criminalize unaccompanied migrant children. They called for empathy, protection, and respect for fundamental rights amid growing political tension over migration. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6799...

A court in Germany has approved the deportation of two Syrian men, ruling they are no longer at significant risk violence or impoverishment in their home regions. The verdict is in line with the government’s plans to increase deportations. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6799...

A man removed to France from the UK under the new "one in, one out" migration deal has been deported again after returning by small boat, raising questions over the policy’s effectiveness and the UK’s cooperation with France. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6799...

Thirteen sea rescue organizations have announced a cut in communications with Libya’s maritime authorities, citing violent clashes and human rights abuses. They also criticized EU governments for collaborating with Libya and Tunisia over migration control. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6799...

📸 In Paris, authorities yesterday dismantled another camp set up by migrants. Around 300 people had to leave their tents and mattresses near Stalingrad metro station in the French capital. Buses reportedly transported people to temporary accommodation in three cities in region

In Greece, refugees who return to their home country could lose their protection status under a new policy recently announced by the Migration and Asylum ministry. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6794...

The annual NetWorks summit has kicked off in Venice, organized by The Human Safety Net, a global movement with a mission of helping the most vulnerable of the population and fostering refugee integration. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6798...

Tunisia has repatriated about 10,000 irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa this year through a voluntary return program with the IOM, providing travel and reintegration support as part of efforts to limit migration to Europe. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6795...

Germany’s coalition government has launched a “repatriation offensive” to boost deportations. Foreign Minister Wadephul warns returns to Syria should only be “very limited,” while Chancellor Merz insists the war is over and deportations should proceed. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6795...

Portugal has tightened its citizenship laws, extending residency requirements to 10 years for most applicants, seven for Portuguese-speaking and EU citizens, and five for parents of children born in Portugal. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6795...

According to the #OECD, #immigrant workers continue to play key roles in many sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, construction and hospitality. The organization said that shortages in these fields reflect structural changes tied to aging populations. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6793...

7 people died when a #migrant boat with 68 people sank in the #EnglishChannel in 2023. The ensuing investigation found two smugglers from #Iraq ready to do anything to protect their business. "If I need to kill someone, I'll do it," one of them said. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6791...

After deadly clashes between the #Taliban in #Afghanistan and Pakistani forces last month, authorities in #Pakistan have intensified their efforts to repatriate Afghan #migrants. Afghans in Pakistan also face obstacles if they wish to renew their visas. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6793...

The #EU has allocated another 150 million euros to support Syrian #refugees returning home to #Syria from T#urkey beginning next year. This follows an initial investment of 95 million euros made available earlier in the year. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6786...

The #OECD recorded 3 million new #asylum applications in 2024, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. At the same time, the number of asylum seekers who obtained permanent residency status across OECD nations dropped by 4% compared to 2023. infomigrants.net/en/post/6793...

German Chancellor Friedrich #Merz has said that Syrian #refugees must return home since the civil war in their country is over, inviting the Syrian President to discuss coordinated repatriations. But many find that conditions in #Syria remain unsafe.