Internet freedom declines globally
More governments are censoring information of public interest and placing greater demands on the private sector to take down offending content.
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ELSTAT surveys labour market situation of migrants and family members
ELSTAT announced the results of the ad hoc survey on the labour market situation of migrants and their immediate descendants. The target population of the survey was persons aged 15 – 64 years. The response rate of the ad hoc survey was 91.2%. For the purposes of the survey the persons that were born abroad or had, at least, one parent born abroad were considered as persons with migrant background.
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For some asylum-seekers the journey is over
Their journeys now over, thousands of asylum-seekers are awaiting the results of their applications in a cavernous, historic airport in the German capital, Berlin. With freezing temperatures approaching fast, German authorities are scrambling to ensure no one is left out in the cold, UNHCR says in a report.
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UNHCR – IOM – UNICEF: “New border restrictions create tension”
Restriction measures by States are creating tension at border crossings and a domino effect, leaving in total limbo some refugees and migrants stranded at different border points.
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One in four children at risk of poverty in Europe
More than one in four children in Europe are at risk of poverty and social exclusion, which will have repercussions for them throughout life. MEPs debate a report urging EU countries to boost their efforts to combat child poverty and social inequalities.
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REFUGEE = A journey powered by various art forms
The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation and the Greek Forum of Refugees are joining forces to raise awaireness on the current refugee crisis.
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Security measures ahead of the Polytechnic uprising anniversary
Greece is celbrating the 42nd anniversary since the Athens Polytechnic uprising that took place in 1973.
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Major spike in number of refugee and migrant children on the move in Europe
With record numbers of child refugees and migrants – 700 a day seeking asylum in Europe – UNICEF has identified five groups of vulnerable children and is mobilizing tailored actions to meet their needs…
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Migration: A Global Issue in need of a global solution – C. Lagarde
C. Lagarde: “The surge of refugees in the last few years has reached levels not seen in decades. And these numbers could increase further in the near future. The immediate priority must be to help the refugees—who bear the heaviest burden, and too often tragically—with better access to shelter, health care and quality education.”
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Frontex calls for additional officers at EU borders
Frontex has called on the authorities of EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries to contribute an additional 269 officers to help screen, fingerprint and register migrants at the European Union’s external borders.
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