Tag: Syrian refugees

Germany reveals many ‘Syrian’ asylum seeker claims are false

Merkel hammered out the agreement at talks in Berlin with the premiers of Germany’s 16…

29000 Refugees Enter Croatia As Government Capacity Being Tested — EU Crisis

September 25, 2015

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29000 Refugees Enter Croatia As Government Capacity Being Tested — EU Crisis

Despite the numerical insignificance, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary all closed their borders,…

Leaders pledge to protect external borders and an extra — European Union migrant crisis

September 25, 2015

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Leaders pledge to protect external borders and an extra — European Union migrant crisis

“We must remember that 70 years ago, millions of Europeans were refugees fleeing conflict in…

United States to accept more refugees, says John Kerry: White House announces

September 25, 2015

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United States to accept more refugees, says John Kerry: White House announces

The United States may not have every answer, but it does have resources and what…

EU asylum seeker quotas: how many will countries take?

September 25, 2015

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EU asylum seeker quotas: how many will countries take?

The inaction certainly won’t stop the flow of people moving across Europe, nor will it…

United Kingdom pledges additional 115 million pounds for refugees

September 24, 2015

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United Kingdom pledges additional 115 million pounds for refugees

With central European states and political parties in many EU countries demanding tougher action against…

Migrant crisis: 13 die in ferry collision off Turkey

September 24, 2015

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Migrant crisis: 13 die in ferry collision off Turkey

Turkish police have blocked hundreds of refugees, mostly Syrians, who were trying to reach Europe…

European Union leaders to meet amid quota tension

September 23, 2015

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European Union leaders to meet amid quota tension

Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary voted against the mandatory quota scheme.

European Union received 213000 asylum applications from April to June

September 23, 2015

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European Union received 213000 asylum applications from April to June

Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said before the meeting: “We will strictly reject any attempt…

Czech PM to reject mandatory quota of refugees

September 23, 2015

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Czech PM to reject mandatory quota of refugees

The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia – the so-called Visegrad Four – have formed…