Five years ago german chancellor Angela Merkel first used the term wir schaffen dass or we can do it and in effect, opened her countrys doors to hundreds of thousands of people seeking asylum. This week, bbc news is looking back at the week that changed europe. In a moment well hear from our berlin correspondent jenny hill, but first lets remind ourselves of some of the key facts from that time. More than a million migrants and refugees crossed into europe in 2015, sparking a crisis as countries struggled to cope with the influx, and creating division in the eu over how best to deal with resettling people. The vast majority arrived by sea but some migrants made their way over land, and the dangers they faced quickly became apparent. In january 2015, lebanon closed its border to refugees from syria, forcing thousands to travel further. And by spring, thousands started making the perilous crossing of the mediterranean sea. The second leg of theirjourney, over land, was not safe either. I
This. Good afternoon. Storm ciara is battering the length and breadth of the uk causing widespread travel disruption. Winds of up to 90 mph are predicted to hit some areas and there are more than 200 flood warnings in place, meaning immediate action is required, with one severe warning, meaning a danger to life, in place near pately bridge in north yorkshire. The whole of the uk is under either a yellow or amber weather warning for wind, meaning more disruption to travel and power lines is likely. With more, heres our
correspondent helena wilkinson. This is blackpool, one of the coastal areas bearing the brunt of storm ciara. Severe gales and heavy rain are sweeping across the country, causing difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions. This is as close as i am going to get, behind the building, so it is up to everybody, really, they know they are limitations. It is crazy, isnt it . I feel like the abominable snow women in all of theirs. It is amazing. It is coming over the promenade
By the Security Forces. Counting begins in the irish general election, as an exit poll has the three main Political Parties level pegging. And in half an hour, well have an in depth look at the weeks headlines in dateline. The uk is facing a day of disruption as storm ciara sweeps in, bringing damaging winds and widespread heavy rain. Flights, ferries and Train Services are all disrupted, while dozens of Outdoor Events have been abandoned. The met office has issued an amber warning for wind across england and wales until nine oclock tonight, with gusts up to 80mph expected to batter coasts and hills. In parts of scotland, there is an amber warning for rain, with up to 10cm forecast, meaning homes are likely to be flooded. More than 175 flood warnings are in place across the country, with the risk of communities being cut off by impassable roads. 0ur correspondent Helena Wilkinson can give us a round up of the impact the storm is having so far. If you have been outside, you will have fe
Political parties level pegging. And in half an hour, tracy gee talks to the prison officers who have been violently attacked by prisoners. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The uk is braced for a day of disruption as storm ciara sweeps in from the west, bringing damaging winds and widespread heavy rain. Flights, ferries and Train Services are all disrupted, while dozens of Outdoor Events have been abandoned. The met office has issued an amber warning for wind across england and wales until nine oclock tonight, with gusts up to 80 mph expected to batter coasts and higher ground. In parts of scotland, there is an amber warning for rain, with up to 10cm forecast, meaning homes are likely to be flooded. More than a hundred flood warnings are in place across the country, with the risk of communities being cut off by impassable roads. 0ur correspondent luxmy gopal is in dover. It is clear to see the impact it is having there, luxmy gopal. Absolutely, i have been here since 5 30am and th
Parties level pegging. And in half an hour, click is in los angeles for the oscars, looking at technology and the movies. The uk is facing a day of disruption as storm ciara sweeps in, bringing damaging winds and widespread heavy rain. Flights, ferries and Train Services are all disrupted, while dozens of Outdoor Events have been abandoned. Met office has issued an amber warning for wind across england and wales until nine oclock tonight, with gusts up to 80mph expected to batter coasts and hills. Scotland has had the worst of the torrential rain, with more than ten centimetres of rainfall already recorded over higher ground. Almost 200 flood warnings are in place across the country, with the risk of communities being cut off by impassable roads. The Severe Weather is causing disruption to travel, with dozens of flights cancelled at heathrow and gatwick. Ten Train Companies are urging passengers not to travel at all, with many others operating a reduced service. Network rail has impose