The Greek minister for migration and asylum, Notis Mitarachi, tells InfoMigrants that a scheme to offer seasonal worker visas to thousands of Bangladeshis will start this fall. Some migrants are critical of the plan, saying if offers no long-term security.
A Tunisian citizen accused of transporting migrants illegally from North Africa to Italy has been arrested by border police in Ventimiglia, northwest Italy. The suspect was wanted over a migrant landing at the end of July on the Sicilian island of Pantelleria.
The French interior minister says he wants to deport "any foreigner" who has committed "serious acts" regardless of their administrative status in France. InfoMigrants reviews what the law actually says.
Poland says it has observed a new migration trend along its border with Belarus. Officials say there is a rise in African nationals traveling first to Russia and then to Belarus in the hope of entering the EU using irregular means.
Poland says it has observed a new migration trend along its border with Belarus. Officials say there is a rise in African nationals traveling first to Russia and then to Belarus in the hope of entering the EU using irregular means.