Asylum Seekers

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…

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US plans mass visa revocation for asylum seekers

United States President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of foreigners who applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the country, the State…

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Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared trying to migrate in 2025

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe the most deadly and many victims lost ‌in "invisible shipwrecks", a U.N. agency said…

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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 of 18 months, clarifying that this period covers…

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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 major advances of Taliban militants in their country.…

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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 spokesperson for the Home Affairs Ministry after a spokesperson for…

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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 state participating in the relocation exercise, the National…

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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 broke out late last night, in which seven…

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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 the search and rescue of asylum seekers left…

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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, figures out today show. The Eurostat figures also…

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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 Azzopardi on the serious allegations over the criminal…

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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 COVID-19 pandemic, Owen Bonnici said. The Education Minister…

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