Report strongly condemns condition of Spanish migrants internment centers

A report compiled by four universities published Monday strongly criticized the organization of Spain's internment camps where illegal immigrants are kept for a maximum of 60 days, comparing them to "prisons.

Europe identity at risk as migrant tensions rise (Italy)

Europe needs to find a solution to the migrant crisis or risk losing its identity, Italy's Matteo Renzi warned June 24 ahead of a key EU summit, as tensions rose over the asylum issue.

Melbourne home to thousands of Greeks fleeing debt crisis

Thousands of Greek nationals are fleeing their home country to come to Australia, with many choosing to settle in Melbourne, local media reported on Wednesday.

Greek islands under ‘tremendous strain’ as hundreds of refugees arrive daily (UN)

UN, 16 June 2015 – More than 55,000 refugees have arrived in the Greek islands so far this year, with hundreds arriving every day in inflatable dinghies and wooden boats, putting a “tremendous strain” on the communities that receive them and worsening conditions for the new arrivals, the United Nations refugee agency said today.