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#canary-islands

Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024

Spain faced a dramatic increase in migrant arrivals via irregular routes in 2024, particularly through the dangerous Atlantic passage.

Anti-migrant protests in Spain's Canaries draw thousands

The Canary Islands face an influx of migrants risking perilous journeys, raising local concerns about safety and resources.

Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024

The Canary Islands saw a record influx of illegal migrants in 2024, marking a worrying trend in European migration.

Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024

Spain faced a dramatic increase in migrant arrivals via irregular routes in 2024, particularly through the dangerous Atlantic passage.

Anti-migrant protests in Spain's Canaries draw thousands

The Canary Islands face an influx of migrants risking perilous journeys, raising local concerns about safety and resources.

Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024

The Canary Islands saw a record influx of illegal migrants in 2024, marking a worrying trend in European migration.
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#channel-crossings

Three migrants die attempting English Channel crossing

The ongoing Channel crossings pose severe risks, especially with rising fatalities in colder conditions.

More than 50 people rescued from Channel, says French coastguard

The perilous Channel crossing continues to claim lives, with several fatalities reported amidst active rescue operations.

Three people die and 48 rescued near Calais attempting to cross Channel

Overcrowded boats during perilous sea crossings have led to a record number of fatalities in 2024, underscoring an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Channel migrant arrivals in 2024 totalled 36,816

Record deaths in Channel crossings underline the need for safer, legal routes for asylum seekers.

Three migrants die attempting English Channel crossing

The ongoing Channel crossings pose severe risks, especially with rising fatalities in colder conditions.

More than 50 people rescued from Channel, says French coastguard

The perilous Channel crossing continues to claim lives, with several fatalities reported amidst active rescue operations.

Three people die and 48 rescued near Calais attempting to cross Channel

Overcrowded boats during perilous sea crossings have led to a record number of fatalities in 2024, underscoring an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Channel migrant arrivals in 2024 totalled 36,816

Record deaths in Channel crossings underline the need for safer, legal routes for asylum seekers.
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#human-rights

Beaten and conscripted into Putin's army: a Somali refugee attempts to reach Europe

Elmi faced hardships seeking asylum due to strict border policies.

What future for Syrian refugees after Bashar al-Assad's fall?

The suspension of asylum requests from Syrians by European countries raises concerns about their safety and legal protections under international law.

Hungary's Orban scorned by EU lawmakers after speech DW 10/09/2024

Orban advocates for significant EU reforms regarding migration due to an impending crisis.
Orban's remarks drew criticism from EU leaders for his past policies and authoritarianism.

We can live or die, but we are going to the UK': the Calais refugees clinging desperately to a dream

Asylum seekers in Calais face hostile conditions and life-threatening risks while attempting to cross the Channel to the UK.

Beaten and conscripted into Putin's army: a Somali refugee attempts to reach Europe

Elmi faced hardships seeking asylum due to strict border policies.

What future for Syrian refugees after Bashar al-Assad's fall?

The suspension of asylum requests from Syrians by European countries raises concerns about their safety and legal protections under international law.

Hungary's Orban scorned by EU lawmakers after speech DW 10/09/2024

Orban advocates for significant EU reforms regarding migration due to an impending crisis.
Orban's remarks drew criticism from EU leaders for his past policies and authoritarianism.

We can live or die, but we are going to the UK': the Calais refugees clinging desperately to a dream

Asylum seekers in Calais face hostile conditions and life-threatening risks while attempting to cross the Channel to the UK.
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Girl, 11, rescued off Italian coast after three days clinging to tyre tubes

An 11-year-old girl survived a tragic shipwreck off Lampedusa, possibly becoming the only survivor among 45 people who had set sail from Tunisia.

ISIS, refugees, populism: How Syria changed everything

Syria's 2011 uprising initiated a catastrophic civil war with extensive global implications, shaping migration patterns and international politics.

Somalia Says 24 People Died After 2 Boats Capsized in the Indian Ocean

Twenty-four people died and 46 were rescued after boats capsized off Madagascar, highlighting the dangers faced by young Somalis seeking opportunities abroad.

Labour 'is failing abysmally to combat the Channel crossings' as thousands more will come to the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour's handling of the English Channel migration issue has been criticized, with calls to reinstate the Rwanda deterrent scheme to manage crossings.
#venezuela

Opinion: Venezuela's turn away from democracy impacts U.S. migration

The Darien Gap serves as a dangerous migration path for Venezuelans seeking safety amidst an ongoing humanitarian crisis in their home country.

Biden Should Declare an Emergency at the Border-and Handle It Wildly Different Than Trump

The Biden administration granted Temporary Protected Status to 320,000 Venezuelan nationals in the U.S.
TPS was traditionally for those from war-torn countries or facing natural disasters, but now includes those from Venezuela due to economic and political chaos.

Opinion: Venezuela's turn away from democracy impacts U.S. migration

The Darien Gap serves as a dangerous migration path for Venezuelans seeking safety amidst an ongoing humanitarian crisis in their home country.

Biden Should Declare an Emergency at the Border-and Handle It Wildly Different Than Trump

The Biden administration granted Temporary Protected Status to 320,000 Venezuelan nationals in the U.S.
TPS was traditionally for those from war-torn countries or facing natural disasters, but now includes those from Venezuela due to economic and political chaos.
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Trump tells rally Kamala Harris wouldn't have won The Apprentice'

Trump highlighted his reality TV persona during his Wisconsin rally, emphasizing his rivalry with Kamala Harris.
The speech focused on economy-related promises while invoking fear about global and national security issues.
#english-channel

How should Europe deal with its migration crisis?

The escalating migrant crisis in the English Channel requires urgent cooperation between the UK and France to prevent further tragedies.

France: 8 die in attempted Channel crossing DW 09/15/2024

Eight men died attempting to cross the English Channel, highlighting the dangers and increasing the total fatalities to 46 this year.

French authorities dealing with small boat incident in the English Channel

French authorities responding to an incident involving a small boat with asylum seekers in the English Channel.
Reports suggest three deaths and 180 people rescued in the incident near Cap Gris-Nez, France.

How should Europe deal with its migration crisis?

The escalating migrant crisis in the English Channel requires urgent cooperation between the UK and France to prevent further tragedies.

France: 8 die in attempted Channel crossing DW 09/15/2024

Eight men died attempting to cross the English Channel, highlighting the dangers and increasing the total fatalities to 46 this year.

French authorities dealing with small boat incident in the English Channel

French authorities responding to an incident involving a small boat with asylum seekers in the English Channel.
Reports suggest three deaths and 180 people rescued in the incident near Cap Gris-Nez, France.
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#frontex

Fortress Europe keeps cruelly raising its walls against the global south | Pia Klemp

Declined the Grand Vermeil medal in protest of the hypocrisy surrounding humanitarian awards, emphasizing the need to challenge systemic issues causing migration crises.

17 rescued, 3 missing after migrant boat lost near Greek island

Efforts to stop Mediterranean crossings have not prevented drownings.
Greek islands are a common entry point into the EU for migrants from Turkey.

Fortress Europe keeps cruelly raising its walls against the global south | Pia Klemp

Declined the Grand Vermeil medal in protest of the hypocrisy surrounding humanitarian awards, emphasizing the need to challenge systemic issues causing migration crises.

17 rescued, 3 missing after migrant boat lost near Greek island

Efforts to stop Mediterranean crossings have not prevented drownings.
Greek islands are a common entry point into the EU for migrants from Turkey.
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France calls for a 'a treaty that allows the UK' to accept asylum seekers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The tragedy of asylum seekers underscores the need for urgent EU-UK migration agreements.
#cyprus

Cyprus calls for EU help to manage record Syrian migration from Lebanon

Cyprus appeals to the EU for assistance in dealing with a surge of Syrian migrants arriving from Lebanon.
Cyprus's reception facilities are overwhelmed, with a significant increase in migrant arrivals prompting a state of crisis.

EU funnels aid to Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus DW 05/02/2024

EU unveils 1 billion economic aid package for Lebanon to address migration crisis.

Cyprus calls for EU help to manage record Syrian migration from Lebanon

Cyprus appeals to the EU for assistance in dealing with a surge of Syrian migrants arriving from Lebanon.
Cyprus's reception facilities are overwhelmed, with a significant increase in migrant arrivals prompting a state of crisis.

EU funnels aid to Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus DW 05/02/2024

EU unveils 1 billion economic aid package for Lebanon to address migration crisis.
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In This Heroes' Tale, Real People Risk Their Lives to Get to Europe

Io Capitano is a harrowing film depicting the dangerous journey taken by African migrants to Europe.
The film serves as a reflection of the contemporary migration crisis in Europe, going beyond statistics to portray real-life stories.
#new-york-city

New York Plans to Spend Billions More on Migrant Crisis

New York state officials will provide an additional $2 billion to fund the cost of caring for migrants in New York City.
The cost of caring for migrants has overwhelmed the city's normal network of homeless shelters.

New Jersey Gov. Murphy Asks Companies Busing Migrants to State to Give 32-Hour Notice

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has requested that companies busing migrants into the state give a 32-hour notice, following a similar order by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Buses have been dropping off migrants in New Jersey after they were transported by charter buses commissioned by Texas with the intention of traveling to New York City.
The governor's letter to 23 bus companies does not include penalties for violating the order, but asks for information on the number of people being brought into the state.

Elon Musk issues warning after NYC students pushed out of school to house migrants: 'Will come for your homes'

Elon Musk issued a warning after NYC students were forced into remote learning as their school was used to house migrants.
Musk warned that cities may run out of schools and eventually target people's homes for housing migrants.

New York Plans to Spend Billions More on Migrant Crisis

New York state officials will provide an additional $2 billion to fund the cost of caring for migrants in New York City.
The cost of caring for migrants has overwhelmed the city's normal network of homeless shelters.

New Jersey Gov. Murphy Asks Companies Busing Migrants to State to Give 32-Hour Notice

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has requested that companies busing migrants into the state give a 32-hour notice, following a similar order by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Buses have been dropping off migrants in New Jersey after they were transported by charter buses commissioned by Texas with the intention of traveling to New York City.
The governor's letter to 23 bus companies does not include penalties for violating the order, but asks for information on the number of people being brought into the state.

Elon Musk issues warning after NYC students pushed out of school to house migrants: 'Will come for your homes'

Elon Musk issued a warning after NYC students were forced into remote learning as their school was used to house migrants.
Musk warned that cities may run out of schools and eventually target people's homes for housing migrants.
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One Dead Following Avalanche At Palisades Tahoe | KQED

The man who died in an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort has been identified as Kenneth Kidd.
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed spending plan, framing the budget shortfall as a return to normal.

Adams' lame lawsuit against bus firms ignores the migrant crisis' real roots

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against bus companies that transport migrants from Texas, seeking $708 million for the cost of sheltering these individuals.
The lawsuit is based on a section of state law that prohibits bringing needy individuals from out of state and making them a public charge.
The lawsuit faces constitutional challenges and bus companies are not responsible for determining if their passengers will become public charges.

The Latest | Europeans go to the polls on the final day of voting for EU elections

European parliamentary elections are ongoing, focusing on key issues like far-right parties, cost of living, wars in Gaza and Ukraine, economy, and climate change.
Insecurity in Poland due to war in Ukraine and migration crisis near the Belarusian border is affecting voter sentiment and outcomes.

Poland, Baltics step up border controls amid migrant crisis DW 06/16/2024

The border crisis at Belarus' border with Lithuania is believed to be orchestrated by Belarusian leader Lukashenko, with alleged support from Russia.
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