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  • Hundreds of migrants struggle to board a train on 11 September, 2015 at a train station in Nickelsdorf, at the Austrian side of the border between Hungary and Austria. Picture: AFP.

    UN sees refugee flow to Europe growing

    European countries are reporting the arrival of 8,000 refugees a day.

    2471 days ago
  • Migrants wait at the new reception center near the town of Gevgelija, on the Macedonian-Greek border on August 23, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Lack of EU migrant strategy reignites Serbia/Croatia tensions

    On Thursday, about 1,200 people crossed in boats from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos in under an hour.

    2472 days ago
  • Hungarian police officers stand on guard in front of a metal gate at the closed M5 highway to block circulation of migrants at the Hungarian-Serbian border near Roszke station on 15 September, 2015, after the Hungarian government established a new border protection law. Picture: AFP.

    EU leaders claim unity regained, pledge aid for Syrians

    Among short-term actions before the next regular summit, the EU would offer €1 billion more to the UNHCR.

    2473 days ago
  • FILE: Feelings are running high as chaotic crowds and varied responses from national capitals have seen borders close inside Europe’s cherished passport-free Schengen zone. Picture: AFP.

    Divided EU leaders to offer cash for Syria refugees

    European government leaders will try to focus on ways to curb the inflow of migrants.

    2473 days ago
  • Thousands of refugees and migrants fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq are enduring long waits and cramped conditions as they try to board trains bound for Austria and Germany. Picture : Screengrab/CNN

    EU backs refugee-sharing plan

    The EU had proposed the scheme with the backing of Germany and other big powers to tackle refugee crisis.

    2474 days ago
  • Incoming refugees wait for a medical check after their arrival in front of the main train station in Munich, Germany in September 2015. Picture: AFP

    EU backs refugee sharing plan in teeth of eastern opposition

    Interior ministers have voted to launch the scheme to tackle the continent’s worst refugee crisis since WWII.

    2474 days ago
  • FILE: A vessel with migrants capsized as it approached a merchant ship that had come to its assistance. Picture: Marta Soszynska/MSF via Twitter

    13 migrants/refugees killed after boat capsizes off Turkish coast

    A vessel with 46 migrants heading towards a Greek island collided with a cargo vessel and capsized.

    2476 days ago
  • FILE: Francis said that he became “emotional” at the Vatican, as he was leaving for the airport on Saturday. Picture: AFP.

    Pope moved by meeting with Syrian refugees

    Francis said that he became “emotional” at the Vatican, as he was leaving for the airport on Saturday.

    2477 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands of refugees and migrants fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq are enduring long waits and cramped conditions as they try to board trains bound for Austria and Germany. Picture : Screengrab/CNN

    East European leaders in war of words over migrants

    EU leaders are due to meet next week in a fresh attempt to agree on how and where to distribute refugees.

    2477 days ago
  • FILE: This handout picture taken on 3 May 2015 released by the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) shows migrants aboard a wooden boat on the Mediterranean sea. Picture: AFP.

    Apple pledges more aid to help with Europe's migrant crisis

    Apple is also offering customers the option to donate to the Red Cross through its App Store & iTunes Store.

    2478 days ago
  • FILE: Hundreds of migrants struggle to board a train on 11 September, 2015 at a train station in Nickelsdorf, at the Austrian side of the border between Hungary and Austria. Picture: AFP.

    Croatia overwhelmed by flood of migrants

    The European Union's newest member state said it may try to stop taking in migrants.

    2479 days ago
  • German Chancellor Angela Merkel on 30 June 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Loyal Merkel ally in firing line over refugee crisis

    A few years ago, Thomas de Maiziere was seen as a leading candidate to succeed Angela Merkel one day.

    2479 days ago
  • Hungarian police officers stand on guard in front of a metal gate at the closed M5 highway to block circulation of migrants at the Hungarian-Serbian border near Roszke station on 15 September, 2015, after the Hungarian government established a new border protection law. Picture: AFP.

    Migrants seek new ways to EU after Hungary shuts main route

    Migrants in Balkan countries said they were searching for other routes, possibly through Croatia or Romania.

    2480 days ago
  • An unprecedented influx of migrants broke the record for the most arrivals by land in a single day. Picture: AFP.

    Border-free Europe unravels as migrant crisis hits record day

    An unprecedented influx of migrants broke the record for the most arrivals by land in a single day.

    2482 days ago
  • Thousands of refugees and migrants fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq are enduring long waits and cramped conditions as they try to board trains bound for Austria and Germany. Picture : Screengrab/CNN

    Thousands of refugees in pursuit of a better life

    Thousands of refugees and migrants fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq are enduring long waits and cramped conditions as they try to board trains bound for Austria and Germany.

    2483 days ago
  • Incoming refugees wait for a medical check after their arrival in front of the main train station in Munich, Germany in September 2015. Picture: AFP

    Germany re-imposes border controls to slow migrant arrivals

    Berlin announced that the temporary measure would be taken first on the southern frontier with Austria

    2483 days ago
  • FILE: Migrants disembark from a military ship as they arrive in Italy in May 2015. Picture: AFP.

    US to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees over one year

    Germany allowed 20,000 migrants over the weekend & is preparing for 800,000 this year.

    2486 days ago
  • People hold the Syrian Independence flag, the flag used by the Syrian National Coalition and Syrian Interim Government and a banner reading "Against imperialist wars and capitalist borders #Refugeeswelcome" on September 6, 2015 during a rally in support of Syrian refugees at the place de la Comedie in Lyon. Picture: AFP.

    EU appeals to European countries on refugees as more stream in

    The EU's Chief Executive Jean-Claude Juncker promises tougher border controls to keep unwanted migrants out.

    2487 days ago
  • FILE: To cope with the migrant crisis, the EU will establish a trust to help curb the influx of desperate people. Picture: AFP.

    EU unveils R28bn ‘Africa fix’

    The European Union hopes to address the root causes of destabilisation to cope with the migrant crisis.

    2487 days ago
  • Incoming refugees wait for a medical check after their arrival in front of the main train station in Munich, Germany in September 2015. Picture: AFP

    Refugee and migrant crisis: The good from the bad

    A Norwegian billionaire has offered to accommodate thousands of migrants amid the European crisis.

    2488 days ago
  • Refugees & migrants wait at the new reception center near the town of Gevgelija, on the Macedonian-Greek border on August 23, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    UN: 850,000 migrants/refugees to enter EU in 2015/16

    The UNHCR called for more cohesive asylum policies to deal with the growing numbers.

    2488 days ago
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