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A Place of Chaos: Berlin's Overcrowded Refugee Camp in Tegel

Refugees from Ukraine board a bus to Tegel Airport, marking their transition into safety amidst challenging, uncertain conditions.
The atmosphere reflects resilience, fatigue, and the urgent need for assistance among the incoming refugees.

The eternal wait at the EU's largest refugee center in the former Berlin airport

The average wait for refugees in Berlin's Tegel center is 285 days, highlighting bureaucratic issues and accommodation shortages.

Berlin police probe fire at Ukrainian refugee center DW 03/13/2024

German police investigating possible arson after fire at refugee center near Berlin
300 Ukrainian refugees escape unharmed from a fire at the accommodation center

A Place of Chaos: Berlin's Overcrowded Refugee Camp in Tegel

Refugees from Ukraine board a bus to Tegel Airport, marking their transition into safety amidst challenging, uncertain conditions.
The atmosphere reflects resilience, fatigue, and the urgent need for assistance among the incoming refugees.

The eternal wait at the EU's largest refugee center in the former Berlin airport

The average wait for refugees in Berlin's Tegel center is 285 days, highlighting bureaucratic issues and accommodation shortages.

Berlin police probe fire at Ukrainian refugee center DW 03/13/2024

German police investigating possible arson after fire at refugee center near Berlin
300 Ukrainian refugees escape unharmed from a fire at the accommodation center
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Eltham Library paired with Kyiv's Central Library to support Ukrainian refugees

Eltham Library is now twinned with Kyiv's Central Library to enhance cultural connections and support for Ukrainian refugees.
#poland

Poles have had enough of the 'scared little turd' Ukrainian draft dodgers of fighting age hiding out in Poland - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian draft dodgers in Poland are facing backlash from Polish citizens for living luxuriously while their fellow citizens fight in Ukraine.

Poland U-turns to 'extend the protection of Ukrainians' including military aged men

Poland will provide protection to Ukrainian refugees, including men of fighting age without passports.

Poles have had enough of the 'scared little turd' Ukrainian draft dodgers of fighting age hiding out in Poland - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian draft dodgers in Poland are facing backlash from Polish citizens for living luxuriously while their fellow citizens fight in Ukraine.

Poland U-turns to 'extend the protection of Ukrainians' including military aged men

Poland will provide protection to Ukrainian refugees, including men of fighting age without passports.
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#government-policy

Hungary's government makes Ukrainian refugees homeless DW 08/23/2024

The Hungarian government has drastically cut support for Ukrainian refugees, leading to increased homelessness for many.

Ukrainian mother's plea for children to join her in UK after Home Office refusal

Ukrainian refugee Maria Kondratska faces separation from her children due to restrictive UK immigration policies, prompting calls for policy changes to reunite families.

Heather Humphreys could cut welfare support for 8,000 Ukrainian pensioners to as little as 38.80 a week

Thousands of elderly Ukrainian refugees in Ireland face cuts in state supports within three months.

Sinn Fein changes policy on the future of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland

Sinn Féin is waiting for the government to set out its position on the future of Ukrainian refugees after the EU temporary protection directive expires next year.
Sinn Féin has had multiple policy positions on this issue in the last month.

Hungary's government makes Ukrainian refugees homeless DW 08/23/2024

The Hungarian government has drastically cut support for Ukrainian refugees, leading to increased homelessness for many.

Ukrainian mother's plea for children to join her in UK after Home Office refusal

Ukrainian refugee Maria Kondratska faces separation from her children due to restrictive UK immigration policies, prompting calls for policy changes to reunite families.

Heather Humphreys could cut welfare support for 8,000 Ukrainian pensioners to as little as 38.80 a week

Thousands of elderly Ukrainian refugees in Ireland face cuts in state supports within three months.

Sinn Fein changes policy on the future of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland

Sinn Féin is waiting for the government to set out its position on the future of Ukrainian refugees after the EU temporary protection directive expires next year.
Sinn Féin has had multiple policy positions on this issue in the last month.
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#accommodation

Ukrainian refugee families in south Dublin to be 'uprooted' and moved to hotels, claim supporters

The Blackrock Ukrainians oppose the planned relocation from their community accommodations to hotels, citing detrimental effects on vulnerable families.
The closure of the Blackrock center contradicts the needs of established Ukrainian families who have settled in the area.

More than 10,000 Ukrainians were housed in 3,955 Irish homes last year

Ireland is the largest accommodation provider in Europe for war refugees, hosting nearly 4,000 individuals.

Ukrainian refugee families in south Dublin to be 'uprooted' and moved to hotels, claim supporters

The Blackrock Ukrainians oppose the planned relocation from their community accommodations to hotels, citing detrimental effects on vulnerable families.
The closure of the Blackrock center contradicts the needs of established Ukrainian families who have settled in the area.

More than 10,000 Ukrainians were housed in 3,955 Irish homes last year

Ireland is the largest accommodation provider in Europe for war refugees, hosting nearly 4,000 individuals.
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#accommodation-recognition-payment

Sinn Fein accused of 'scapegoating' Ukrainians on rental market squeeze

The Ukrainian-only Accommodation Recognition Payment is criticized for creating unfair advantages in housing, leading to concerns about equity for renters of different nationalities.

Government reviewing 800 payment for Ukrainian refugee hosts after criticism that it's 'unfair' on other renters

The €800 monthly payment for accommodating Ukrainian refugees is under review due to fairness concerns for other renters in the market.

Sinn Fein accused of 'scapegoating' Ukrainians on rental market squeeze

The Ukrainian-only Accommodation Recognition Payment is criticized for creating unfair advantages in housing, leading to concerns about equity for renters of different nationalities.

Government reviewing 800 payment for Ukrainian refugee hosts after criticism that it's 'unfair' on other renters

The €800 monthly payment for accommodating Ukrainian refugees is under review due to fairness concerns for other renters in the market.
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#integration

Inside Europe's only Ukrainian-Hungarian school for refugee children

The bilingual school in Budapest uniquely supports Ukrainian refugees' educational and psychological needs for better integration.

Ukrainian refugees in Germany: Why few work for a living DW 02/22/2024

Germany has received over a million Ukrainian refugees, with only 214,000 employed.
Financial assistance in the form of welfare payments may discourage Ukrainian refugees from seeking employment.

Inside Europe's only Ukrainian-Hungarian school for refugee children

The bilingual school in Budapest uniquely supports Ukrainian refugees' educational and psychological needs for better integration.

Ukrainian refugees in Germany: Why few work for a living DW 02/22/2024

Germany has received over a million Ukrainian refugees, with only 214,000 employed.
Financial assistance in the form of welfare payments may discourage Ukrainian refugees from seeking employment.
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'It was a shock to us' - Ukrainian refugees in west Cork have their lives upended by decision to relocate them

The abrupt relocation of Ukrainian refugees in West Cork has disrupted local communities and businesses significantly, impacting individuals' lives.
#germany

German conservatives urge clampdown on Ukrainian refugees' benefits

Ukrainian refugees in Germany may have welfare payments cut due to concerns over attractiveness for migrants, leading to calls for asylum system processing.

Zelenskyy eyes aid for Ukrainians in Germany DW 02/08/2024

President Zelenskyy suggests that Germany's financial support for Ukrainian refugees should be administered by the Ukrainian government.
About 20% of Ukrainian refugees in Germany are employed, while the rest receive social benefits for rent and living expenses.

German couple charged in murder-kidnapping plot DW 09/03/2024

A couple was charged with murdering a Ukrainian woman and her mother to kidnap a baby, driven by a desire to have a daughter.

Why few Ukrainian refugees in Germany work for a living DW 02/22/2024

Germany has taken in over a million Ukrainian refugees, but only 214,000 were working by the end of 2023 due to financial assistance.
Ukrainian refugees in Germany receive welfare payments, including 'Burgergeld,' leading to concerns that the support may discourage them from seeking employment.

German conservatives urge clampdown on Ukrainian refugees' benefits

Ukrainian refugees in Germany may have welfare payments cut due to concerns over attractiveness for migrants, leading to calls for asylum system processing.

Zelenskyy eyes aid for Ukrainians in Germany DW 02/08/2024

President Zelenskyy suggests that Germany's financial support for Ukrainian refugees should be administered by the Ukrainian government.
About 20% of Ukrainian refugees in Germany are employed, while the rest receive social benefits for rent and living expenses.

German couple charged in murder-kidnapping plot DW 09/03/2024

A couple was charged with murdering a Ukrainian woman and her mother to kidnap a baby, driven by a desire to have a daughter.

Why few Ukrainian refugees in Germany work for a living DW 02/22/2024

Germany has taken in over a million Ukrainian refugees, but only 214,000 were working by the end of 2023 due to financial assistance.
Ukrainian refugees in Germany receive welfare payments, including 'Burgergeld,' leading to concerns that the support may discourage them from seeking employment.
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Ukrainian students fleeing war excel in Leaving Cert exams in Sligo

Kate and Sofia overcame challenges from displacement to excel in their Leaving Cert exams, thanks to community support.

EU executive to contact Budapest over eviction of Ukrainian refugees

The European Commission is examining Hungary's law that may violate EU asylum rules regarding the accommodation of Ukrainian refugees.

Independent TD Marc MacSharry says Ukrainian refugees get 'favouritism' over Irish people in back-to-work schemes

Irish citizens face longer waiting times than Ukrainian refugees for community employment schemes, which is seen as discriminatory by TD Marc MacSharry.

Heather Humphreys could cut welfare support for 8,000 Ukrainians to as little as 38.80 a week

Thousands of elderly Ukrainian refugees in Ireland face a reduction in state supports to €38.80 in the next three months.
#housing-crisis

Ireland: Tensions over refugee crisis and Dublin tent cities DW 05/19/2024

Housing crisis in Dublin intensifies with tent cities, exacerbated by influx of Ukrainian refugees.

Homelessness is 'the worst possible outcome for Ukrainian guests'

The risk of homelessness for Ukrainians in the UK is increasing due to the breakdown of sponsorship arrangements.
London Councils are facing challenges in providing suitable accommodation for Ukrainian refugees amidst the affordable housing shortage and extreme homelessness crisis.

Ireland: Tensions over refugee crisis and Dublin tent cities DW 05/19/2024

Housing crisis in Dublin intensifies with tent cities, exacerbated by influx of Ukrainian refugees.

Homelessness is 'the worst possible outcome for Ukrainian guests'

The risk of homelessness for Ukrainians in the UK is increasing due to the breakdown of sponsorship arrangements.
London Councils are facing challenges in providing suitable accommodation for Ukrainian refugees amidst the affordable housing shortage and extreme homelessness crisis.
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Government to review migrant supports as tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees face welfare cuts

Social welfare rates for all Ukrainian refugees in Ireland to be standardized at €38.80 per adult and €29.80 for a child.
Entitlements of International Protection applicants under review, with increased staffing in IPO offices and faster asylum application processing promised.
#uk-government

Ukraine refugee couple unable to bring baby to UK after Sunak's sudden rule change

Ukrainian refugee couple in the UK denied permission for their toddler to join them due to sudden rule changes.

Ukrainians who fled to UK allowed to stay for another 18 months

Ukrainian refugees in the UK allowed to stay for 18 more months
Global leaders provide support for Ukraine's fight against Russia

Ukraine refugee couple unable to bring baby to UK after Sunak's sudden rule change

Ukrainian refugee couple in the UK denied permission for their toddler to join them due to sudden rule changes.

Ukrainians who fled to UK allowed to stay for another 18 months

Ukrainian refugees in the UK allowed to stay for 18 more months
Global leaders provide support for Ukraine's fight against Russia
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Ukrainians granted sanctuary in Britain sent to live with suspected gangsters

Ukrainian refugees in the Homes for Ukraine program were placed with suspected criminals, raising concerns about safeguarding and exploitation.

A Russian pacifist helped Ukrainians flee the country. Then the Kremlin caught him

A network of Russian volunteers assist Ukrainian refugees in returning home through discreet means.

They fled Ukraine to the Netherlands. Why are they being expelled?

Thousands of third-country nationals fleeing Ukraine must leave Netherlands by March 4.
The Dutch government is asking this group to leave following a court ruling based on EU policy changes.

'I have nothing to go back to': Plight of Ukrainian refugee living in homeless accommodation near London

Ukrainian refugee in England shares her plight after fleeing Mariupol
Ukrainian refugees face higher risk of homelessness in the UK

Patients going to Ukraine and pulling own teeth out amid NHS shortage, minister says

Patients are resorting to DIY dentistry due to a lack of NHS dentistry services.
A 7-year-old Ukrainian girl and her mother traveled to Poland and took a 15-hour bus across Ukraine for dental treatment because of the long NHS waiting list.

German center-right gets tough on Ukrainian refugees DW 06/24/2024

Opposition parties in Germany are toughening towards Ukrainian refugees, advocating for stricter measures related to employment and benefits.
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