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Migrants Keep Streaming into Croatia from Serbia
Croatian police said on Wednesday that migrants have continued arriving from Serbia into the eastern border town of Tovarnik after Hungary closed its border with Serbia to halt a rising tide of migrants.
The move by the Hungarian government prompted non-EU Serbia to redirect buses carrying hundreds of migrants and refugees to the border with another EU member state - Croatia.
Refugees seek new routes as Hungary seals border
As Hungary threw up the barriers to stop thousands of refugees trekking over its border from Serbia and into the European Union, undeterred migrants on the roads simply began to think of other routes to take.
The Hungarian decision might relieve pressure on itself, but also meant that new countries on the migrants' maps would be drawn into the crisis.
Bulgaria Warns Citizens Against Travel Through Hungary
Bulgaria has warned its citizens to avoid travel by train or road through the territory of Hungary due to concentration of refugees at the country's borders with Austria and Serbia.
The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry recommended to use alternative routes through Romania and Slovakia or via Serbia and Slovenia.
Bosnia Told to Brace for Influx of Refugees
Bosnia's government, the Council of Ministers, has instructed state institutions to start preparingfor an increased influx of refugees following concerns that migrants could establish new routes through Bosnia to Croatia and the EU, Security Minister Dragan Mektic said.
The main route of refugees and migrants runs though Greece, Macedonia, Serbia to Hungary.
Slovenian journalist suggests shooting at migrants
Slovenian journalist and publicist Sebastjan Erlah has caused "a scandal on Twitter" when he suggested migrants should be shot at, Tanjug is reporting.
Serbia Will Take in Some Migrants, Vucic Says
Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic says Serbia will take in a portion of the migrants moving through Europe, although it is not yet an EU member state.
Vucic from Slovenia: "Serbia will accept a number of refugees"
Vucic from Slovenia: "Serbia will accept a number of refugees"
One of the main topics discussed by regional leaders during the Bled Forum in Slovenia on Monday was the refugee crisis.
Speaking during the gathering, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said his country approached this problem "as if it were an EU member."
Vucic: Serbia will accept "a number of refugees"
One of the main topics discussed by regional leaders during the Bled Forum in Slovenia on Monday was the refugee crisis.
Speaking during the gathering, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said his country approached this problem "as if it were an EU member."
Greek postman travels the world to deliver refugees letters (Photos)
Thessaloniki Motorcyclist Ilias vrochidis, aged 31, started a journey in July 2013 aimed at exploring Balkan and African countries so as to deliver letters to the families and friends of migrants who have come to Greece. His goal was to raise public awareness on migrant issues.
Croatia Eyes Lucrative Future in Medical Tourism
In a bid to further develop Croatian tourism, the government has started to work on an action plan to develop medical tourism in the country.
Bulgarians Often Become Victims of Labor Exploitation Abroad - EU-wide Study
Bulgarians often become victims of labor exploitation abroad, according to a report of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
FRA's new report is the first of its kind to comprehensively explore all criminal forms of labor exploitation in the EU affecting workers moving within or into the EU.
Ireland votes in historic referendum on gay marriage
Ireland goes to the polls on May 22 to vote on whether same-sex marriage should be legal, in a referendum that has exposed sharp divisions between communities in this traditionally Catholic nation.
Income inequality reaches highest levels since records begin: OECD
Income inequality has reached record highs in most OECD countries and remains at even higher levels in many emerging economies, said the organization in a new report. The richest 10 per cent of the population in the OECD now earn 9.6 times the income of the poorest 10 per cent, up from 7:1 in the 1980s and 9:1 in the 2000s, according to the OECD report.
Romania Doubles Child Benefit to Boost Population
The lower chamber of the Romanian parliament, the Chamber of Deputies, on Wednesday agreed to double child benefit from 42 lei (some 9.3 euro) to 84 lei per month, in a bid to stimulate population growth. All 322 MPs voted in favour of the law.
EurActiv: Bulgaria Struggling to Deal with Pension System's Strain on Economy
For all the noisy debate in Western Europe about foreign workers, mass emigration puts economies of former Eastern Bloc members under pressure, a recent report on EurActiv argues while discussing Bulgaria's demographic problems.