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Denmark expects to send first migrants to return hub outside EU in 2027
Denmark said on Friday it expects to be ready by the end of 2027 to send migrants without legal residency to a return hub outside the European Union, as five…
ECJ limits detention for rejected asylum seekers to 18 months
The European Court of Justice has ruled that rejected asylum seekers in the Netherlands must be released from detention after a maximum…
Six EU countries warn against open door for Afghan asylum seekers
Six EU member states have sent a letter to the bloc's executive warning against halting deportations of rejected Afghan asylum seekers despite…
Malta: 70 asylum seekers brought to Malta after rescue
A group of 70 asylum seekers were brought to Malta on Tuesday afternoon, Newsbook.com.mt has learnt. The information was confirmed by a…
Malta: 120 asylum seekers relocated to EU member states from Malta
Over 120 migrants have been relocated to other European member states. These migrants will pursue their claim for asylum in the member…
Malta: Asylum seeker shot by security official in Safi Barracks riot
A private security firm employee was arrested after he shot at an asylum seeker detained at the Safi Barracks in riots that…
Malta: PM denies Gafa coordinating rescue; says he was asked to use contacts
Prime Minister Robert Abela has denied claims made by former Office of the Prime Minister employee Neville Gafa that he had coordinated…
Malta: Malta granted protection to 435 asylum seekers, seventh highest rate in EU on per capita basis
Malta granted 435 asylum seekers some form of protection last year, with the largest group being Syrians, followed by Libyans and Eritreans,…
Malta: Allegations by PN and Repubblika aimed at intimidating AFM – PM Abela
Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Robert Abela said it is unacceptable that PN leader Adrian Delia backed up PN MP Jason…
Malta: Blocking ports for asylum seekers is ‘unfortunate but correct’, Education Minister says
Closing Malta’s ports to asylum seekers was the “correct” decision at a time when the country’s resources are dedicated to battling the…