Human migration
More than 63,000 people dead or missing while migrating over last decade, IOM says
At least 63,285 people have perished or disappeared on migration routes around the world between 2014 and 2023, with most deaths caused by drowning, the UN migration agency said on Tuesday.
Turkish tanker crew rescues 139 migrants off Tunisia
A Turkish tanker ship owned by a private company has undertaken a humanitarian mission off Tunisia, rescuing 139 migrants on a sinking boat.
While en route to Malta, the crew of the tanker named Beks Bodrum/Valut received an urgent distress call and swiftly altered their course to aid the refugee boat.
168 Foreigners Returned to Bulgaria Under Dublin Regulation
In a recent parliamentary scrutiny session, resigned Minister of Internal Affairs, Kalin Stoyanov, unveiled startling statistics regarding the return of foreigners to Bulgaria under the Dublin Regulation. Within just over two months, a total of 168 individuals have been repatriated to Bulgaria, shedding light on the complexities of international migration policies and their enforcement.
Anti-migrant rhetoric surging amid flurry of elections: UN
With 2024 set to see more elections worldwide than any previous year, the United Nations' migration chief says increasing anti-migrant rhetoric from politicians seeking to score points is harming societies.
Do Migrants Pose a Threat in Bulgaria? Our Readers Have Spoken
Sofia has been gripped by escalating tensions and uncertainty in recent weeks, with migrant-related issues dominating headlines. From reports of violent encounters to street battles, the capital city has grappled with a myriad of challenges.
Precarious jobs for many foreigners at call centers
Seven out of 10 workers at call centers in Greece are from Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa.
Egypt and the concerns in Athens and the EU over migration
Greek Migration Minister Dimitris Kairidis joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the €7.4 billion aid package Egypt is set to receive from the EU to not only shore up the country's economy, but also curb migration.
2023 Records Highest Migrant Deaths in a Decade: UN Report
The UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) disclosed today that the year 2023 witnessed the highest number of migrant fatalities in the past decade, as reported by AFP.
UN says 2023 was deadliest year for migrants in a decade
At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, making it the deadliest year since records began a decade ago, the U.N.'s International Organization for Migration said Wednesday.
"The 2023 death toll represents a tragic increase of 20 percent compared to 2022, highlighting the urgent need for action to prevent further loss of life," the IOM said in a statement.
Illegal migrant inspections to be tightened in Istanbul
The Interior Ministry has heightened its scrutiny over illegal migrants in Istanbul, nearly doubling the number of checkpoints dispersed throughout the city, Minister Ali Yerlikaya has announced.