ICC warrant shows that West is not afraid of escalation in Ukraine, says Serbian president

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrates that the West is not afraid of possible escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday.

One-in-Four Europeans Have Trouble Heating Their Home: Survey

 More than a quarter of Europeans are experiencing problems heating their homes and paying debts for housing and utilities, the Hungarian media reported on Friday citing a survey by the Szazadveg think tank.

Should Europe brace for a new refugee crisis? – EURACTIV.com

Could an escalation in Ukraine trigger a new European refugee crisis? The answer to that question is yes.

EU needs to make African offer on legal migration, says Greek PM – EURACTIV.com

The EU needs to look at offering African states a new regime of organised legal migration routes, alongside cooperation between both sides on security and border control management, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday (27 January).

Fortress Denmark wants to send its asylum seekers outside Europe

 

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Interdit d'interdire - Turquie : amie ou ennemie ?

 

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EU allocates full €6 billion to Turkey in deal aimed at stopping migrants heading to Europe — RT World News

The European Union has allocated a multibillion-euro sum to Turkey to fund the welfare of refugees hosted by the country, after Ankara pledged to stop the flow of illegal migrants and refugees to Europe.

Hungary’s Orban says Western Europe is under migrant invasion

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said Western Europe is under a migrant invasion which will soon make a minority of native Europeans.

Europe, US Are Responsible for Libya Crisis: Macron

The EU and the US are “indisputably” responsible for the crisis triggered by their intervention in Libya, says the French president, who has called for "military and police" action against human trafficking in the African state.

Belgian King wants economic growth to benefit each citizen

In his New Year's speech on Thursday, Philippe, King of the Belgians, praised the strong economic growth in Belgium and Europe, saying the benefits accrued should trickle down to all citizens.

2017 Mediterranean Refugee Arrivals Down by Almost Half

A total of 171,635 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea during 2017 compared with 363,504 arrivals across the region in 2016, according to the UN migration agency on Friday.

European governments 'complicit in abuse of migrants'

Amnesty International has accused European governments of "complicity" in the detention under horrific conditions of migrants in Libya, especially through their assistance to the Libyan coastguard implicated in people trafficking.

Europe’s Muslim population to grow strongly, even if migration ends

Muslims could make up over 11 percent of Europe’s population in the coming decades, compared with just under 5 percent currently, if legal migration levels are maintained, a report by a US-based think tank said Thursday.

EU migrant collaboration with Libya inhuman: UN rights chief

The UN Human Rights chief on Tuesday expressed dismay at the sharp increase in the number of migrants held in horrific conditions at detention facilities in Libya.

Trump's Iran decertification announcement again rattles world

US President Donald Trump's Friday decertification of Iran's compliance with the landmark nuclear deal has provoked wide disturbances and fury in and outside the United States.

Tunisia Rescues 140 Migrants Off Its Coast

The Tunisian navy rescued 98 Tunisians fleeing to Europe when their boat started to sink off Kerkenah on the southeast coast late on Saturday, the national guard said.

Many young migrants crossing Med victims of abuse : UN

More than three-quarters of children and young adults trying to migrate to Europe across the Mediterranean are victims of abuse on the dangerous journey, according to a UN report published today.

Des préhumains ont-ils foulé la Crète il y a 5,7 millions d’années?

Des scientifiques ont découvert des traces de pas qui auraient été laissées par un préhumain il y a 5,7 millions d’années en Crète. Si la découverte se confirmait, elle forcerait les chercheurs à réviser la théorie qui fait de l’Afrique le berceau de l’humanité…

Defend Europe boat tries to block migrant rescues

Far-right activists have set sail in a boat with plans to prevent the arrival of Europe-bound boats carrying refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean Sea, sparking criticism from an anti-racism monitor.

North Korea ready to open up to international tourists: ambassador

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) presented its tourist attractions in Madrid on Thursday, at an event organized by the DPRK Embassy in the Spanish capital in collaboration with the World Tourism Organization (WTO).