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#Germany is desperately looking for #teachers amid a years-long shortage, which seems to growing.
Meanwhile, many #migrants and #refugees were once teachers in their home country.
A program in #Cologne — and four other cities — is hoping to create a win-win situation for everyone.
Meanwhile, many #migrants and #refugees were once teachers in their home country.
A program in #Cologne — and four other cities — is hoping to create a win-win situation for everyone.
Germany trains immigrant teachers to fill gaps in schools
Germany is desperately looking for teachers. And many migrants and refugees were once teachers in their home country. A program in Cologne — and four other cities — is hoping to create a win-win situa...
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December 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The #UN General Assembly has elected former President of Iraq Barham Salih as the new High Commissioner for #Refugees.
He will assume office on January 1, 2026, replacing Filippo Grandi.
"As a former refugee, I know first-hand how #protection and opportunity can change ... a life," Salih said.
He will assume office on January 1, 2026, replacing Filippo Grandi.
"As a former refugee, I know first-hand how #protection and opportunity can change ... a life," Salih said.
Iraq's Barham Salih named new High Commissioner for Refugees
On 18 December 2025, the UN General Assembly elected former President of Iraq Barham Salih as the new High Commissioner for Refugees. He is expected to assume office on January 1, 2026.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The #UN General Assembly has elected former President of Iraq Barham Salih as the new High Commissioner for #Refugees.
He will assume office on January 1, 2026, replacing Filippo Grandi.
"As a former refugee, I know first-hand how #protection and opportunity can change ... a life," Salih said.
He will assume office on January 1, 2026, replacing Filippo Grandi.
"As a former refugee, I know first-hand how #protection and opportunity can change ... a life," Salih said.
Come with us on a journey!
In October 2025, @InfoMigrants traveled to Milan, Monfalcone and Trieste in north #Italy to visit a range of projects and communities of #migrants in those cities.
Explore their stories, experiences, hardships and successes with us!
In October 2025, @InfoMigrants traveled to Milan, Monfalcone and Trieste in north #Italy to visit a range of projects and communities of #migrants in those cities.
Explore their stories, experiences, hardships and successes with us!
A spotlight on migration in northern Italy
In early October 2025, InfoMigrants traveled to Milan, Monfalcone and Trieste in northern Italy to visit a range of projects and communities of migrants in those cities. Here are a selection of articl...
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December 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
In 2025, only 2,139 people entered #ChurchAsylum in #Germany in the first 11 months of 2025.
In 2024, the total stood at almost 3,000 people.
This 28% drop highlights how political decisions and policies are reshaping an age-old humanitarian practice of people turning to sanctuaries for safety.
In 2024, the total stood at almost 3,000 people.
This 28% drop highlights how political decisions and policies are reshaping an age-old humanitarian practice of people turning to sanctuaries for safety.
Germany: Fewer refugees seek church asylum as border controls and asylum rules tighten
As Germany has moved to tighten border controls while also stepping up deportations in 2025,, the number of refugees seeking sanctuary in churches has fallen sharply, highlighting how political decisi...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In 2025, only 2,139 people entered #ChurchAsylum in #Germany in the first 11 months of 2025.
In 2024, the total stood at almost 3,000 people.
This 28% drop highlights how political decisions and policies are reshaping an age-old humanitarian practice of people turning to sanctuaries for safety.
In 2024, the total stood at almost 3,000 people.
This 28% drop highlights how political decisions and policies are reshaping an age-old humanitarian practice of people turning to sanctuaries for safety.
#Germany has deported a convicted criminal to #Syria, marking the first such #deportation since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011.
The same day, a convicted #Afghan national was also deported back to #Afghanistan.
These moves are seen as major shift in the country's deportation policy.
The same day, a convicted #Afghan national was also deported back to #Afghanistan.
These moves are seen as major shift in the country's deportation policy.
Germany: Deportations to Syria resume after 15 years with criminal asylum seeker sent back
Germany has deported a convicted criminal to Syria. This marks the first such deportation since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011. The move is seen as a major shift in the country's deportatio...
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December 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
#Germany has deported a convicted criminal to #Syria, marking the first such #deportation since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011.
The same day, a convicted #Afghan national was also deported back to #Afghanistan.
These moves are seen as major shift in the country's deportation policy.
The same day, a convicted #Afghan national was also deported back to #Afghanistan.
These moves are seen as major shift in the country's deportation policy.
From #asylum applications to processing times, we break down #Germany’s latest #migration and asylum statistics for January-November 2025, as tighter #border checks and stricter rules shape policy under the country's new conservative-led coalition.
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Germany: Review and round up of 2025 migration policy
From the number of asylum applications to the length of resolution of asylum claims, InfoMigrants breaks down the latest government statistics from January to November 2025 for Germany.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
From #asylum applications to processing times, we break down #Germany’s latest #migration and asylum statistics for January-November 2025, as tighter #border checks and stricter rules shape policy under the country's new conservative-led coalition.
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#Pakistan is ramping up deportations targeting the over 700,000 #Afghan nationals who fled to the neighboring country after the #Taliban's return to power in 2021.
#Germany recently agreed to take in 160 asylum seekers but has at same time also rolled back earlier promises.
#Germany recently agreed to take in 160 asylum seekers but has at same time also rolled back earlier promises.
Afghan refugees at risk as deportations surge in Pakistan
Pakistan is ramping up deportations targeting the over 700,000 Afghans who fled after the Taliban's return to power. Germany recently agreed to take in 160 asylum seekers but has also rolled back earl...
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December 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
#Pakistan is ramping up deportations targeting the over 700,000 #Afghan nationals who fled to the neighboring country after the #Taliban's return to power in 2021.
#Germany recently agreed to take in 160 asylum seekers but has at same time also rolled back earlier promises.
#Germany recently agreed to take in 160 asylum seekers but has at same time also rolled back earlier promises.
Nearly 50,000 #migrants passed through the #Lampedusa hotspot in 2025, said Rosario Valastro of the Italian Red Cross.
This center has hosted over 174,000 people since June 2023 via around 4,000 landings.
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This center has hosted over 174,000 people since June 2023 via around 4,000 landings.
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Italian Red Cross President underlines 'no human is illegal and saving lives is a duty'
Italian Red Cross (CRI) President Rosario Valastro has spoken about the number of people welcomed at the migrant hotspot on the stepping stone island of Lampedusa, closer to Africa than to Italy, whic...
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December 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Nearly 50,000 #migrants passed through the #Lampedusa hotspot in 2025, said Rosario Valastro of the Italian Red Cross.
This center has hosted over 174,000 people since June 2023 via around 4,000 landings.
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This center has hosted over 174,000 people since June 2023 via around 4,000 landings.
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More than 300,000 people have fled Mali for eastern Mauritania since 2023, escaping violence between the army & armed groups. At M’Berra camp, humanitarian aid remains scarce, with limited water & resources, leaving many displaced families without support. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6888...
Scant humanitarian assistance for Malians fleeing violence
Since October 2023, more than 300,000 Malians have sought refuge in eastern Mauritania, fleeing violence and fighting between Malian forces and jihadists. But even in refugee camps humanitarian assist...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
More than 300,000 people have fled Mali for eastern Mauritania since 2023, escaping violence between the army & armed groups. At M’Berra camp, humanitarian aid remains scarce, with limited water & resources, leaving many displaced families without support. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6888...
Protesters gathered outside a Tunis court as Saadia Mosbah, head of anti-racism NGO M’nemty, appeared for her first hearing after months in detention. @amnesty.org and @hrw.org say the case is unfounded, warning it reflects a wider crackdown on civil society under President Kais Saied.
December 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Protesters gathered outside a Tunis court as Saadia Mosbah, head of anti-racism NGO M’nemty, appeared for her first hearing after months in detention. @amnesty.org and @hrw.org say the case is unfounded, warning it reflects a wider crackdown on civil society under President Kais Saied.
National Federation of Orders for Nursing Professions and National Institute for Health, Migration and Poverty, with support from the Italian Health Ministry, launch a two-year initiative to expand healthcare access for migrants and vulnerable communities. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6888...
Italy: New healthcare agreement aims to help migrants
Italy's National Federation of Orders for Nursing Professions (FNOPI) and the National Institute for Health, Migration and Poverty (NIHMP) have signed a protocol of agreement sponsored by the Italian ...
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December 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
National Federation of Orders for Nursing Professions and National Institute for Health, Migration and Poverty, with support from the Italian Health Ministry, launch a two-year initiative to expand healthcare access for migrants and vulnerable communities. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6888...
Founded by Malian refugee Ahmedou Ag Albohary, the Mbera Fire Brigade unites 360+ refugee volunteers fighting bushfires across remote Mauritania, giving back to the place they now call home 🌿🔥 www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6887...
Refugees give back in Mauritania, working as firefighters to protect communities
The Mbera Fire Brigade reportedly has over 360 members, comprising mostly refugees who are volunteer firefighters. Together with authorities and support organizations, they work to protect the land th...
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December 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Founded by Malian refugee Ahmedou Ag Albohary, the Mbera Fire Brigade unites 360+ refugee volunteers fighting bushfires across remote Mauritania, giving back to the place they now call home 🌿🔥 www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6887...
Ministers from 19 #EU countries have written a letter to the European Commission, asking for the establishment of a funding framework for "innovative solutions" on #migration - including return hubs outside the bloc for rejected #asylum seekers.
The letter comes ahead of major EU migration reforms.
The letter comes ahead of major EU migration reforms.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Ministers from 19 #EU countries have written a letter to the European Commission, asking for the establishment of a funding framework for "innovative solutions" on #migration - including return hubs outside the bloc for rejected #asylum seekers.
The letter comes ahead of major EU migration reforms.
The letter comes ahead of major EU migration reforms.
Recent data from #Italy highlights certain areas of concern in the #education system concerning foreign nationals - from #asylum to #immigration to #citizenship.
According to a report, there are 900,000 students in the country without Italian nationality, with two-thirds of them born in Italy.
According to a report, there are 900,000 students in the country without Italian nationality, with two-thirds of them born in Italy.
Italy: New report snapshots data on citizenship, wellbeing and education
There are over 900,000 students in Italy that do not have citizenship but 65 percent of whom were born in the country, according to an annual report on immigration presented on December 18 in Rome.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Recent data from #Italy highlights certain areas of concern in the #education system concerning foreign nationals - from #asylum to #immigration to #citizenship.
According to a report, there are 900,000 students in the country without Italian nationality, with two-thirds of them born in Italy.
According to a report, there are 900,000 students in the country without Italian nationality, with two-thirds of them born in Italy.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a meeting with 15 EU states, seeking 'innovative solutions' for migration issues.
Leaders attending the gathering included top representatives from Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland and Sweden - among others.
Leaders attending the gathering included top representatives from Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland and Sweden - among others.
Italian Prime Minister and aligned nations seeking 'innovative solutions' on migrants
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a meeting on the sidelines of last week's European Council meeting, with 15 EU member states to come up with 'innovative solutions' regarding migration for t...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a meeting with 15 EU states, seeking 'innovative solutions' for migration issues.
Leaders attending the gathering included top representatives from Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland and Sweden - among others.
Leaders attending the gathering included top representatives from Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland and Sweden - among others.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that #Denmark's divisive housing laws - known as the "ghetto law" - could amount to discrimination based on ethnicity.
The judgement comes as residents with foreign origins have stated to challenge eviction notices and forced relocations.
The judgement comes as residents with foreign origins have stated to challenge eviction notices and forced relocations.
EU court says Denmark’s 'ghetto law' could breach anti-discrimination rules
A controversial law in Denmark which has been dubbed a "ghetto law" could violate EU anti-discrimination rules, the European Court of Justice has ruled. The judgement comes as residents challenge evic...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The European Court of Justice has ruled that #Denmark's divisive housing laws - known as the "ghetto law" - could amount to discrimination based on ethnicity.
The judgement comes as residents with foreign origins have stated to challenge eviction notices and forced relocations.
The judgement comes as residents with foreign origins have stated to challenge eviction notices and forced relocations.
More than 800 #migrants have crossed the #EnglishChannel over the weekend, bringing annual total to more than 41,450.
The increase in numbers is being attributed to the relatively calm seas over the weekend after days of bad weather; typically, the colder winter months mean fewer crossings.
The increase in numbers is being attributed to the relatively calm seas over the weekend after days of bad weather; typically, the colder winter months mean fewer crossings.
UK: More than 800 migrants cross Channel, bringing annual total to more than 41,000
The total number of people irregularly entering the UK this year via small boats from across the Channel has reached 41,455. Last year, the number was estimated to be 36,816. The continued increase in...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
More than 800 #migrants have crossed the #EnglishChannel over the weekend, bringing annual total to more than 41,450.
The increase in numbers is being attributed to the relatively calm seas over the weekend after days of bad weather; typically, the colder winter months mean fewer crossings.
The increase in numbers is being attributed to the relatively calm seas over the weekend after days of bad weather; typically, the colder winter months mean fewer crossings.
The Italian Coast Guard have rescued 50 people overnight on December 21 after intercepting a boat off the island of #Lampedusa.
Lampedusa has long been one of the main landing points for irregular #migrants, located 113 kilometers away from #Tunisia.
Lampedusa has long been one of the main landing points for irregular #migrants, located 113 kilometers away from #Tunisia.
Fifty migrants rescued off the southwest of Lampedusa
The southern Italian island of Lampedusa has long been one of the main landing points for irregular sea arrivals into Europe. Lampedusa is located 113 kilometers from the Tunisian coast, making it clo...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Italian Coast Guard have rescued 50 people overnight on December 21 after intercepting a boat off the island of #Lampedusa.
Lampedusa has long been one of the main landing points for irregular #migrants, located 113 kilometers away from #Tunisia.
Lampedusa has long been one of the main landing points for irregular #migrants, located 113 kilometers away from #Tunisia.
Patrols along the Italo-Slovenian #border have been taking place for over 20 years. Officials from the two European nations coordinate and combine their efforts to contain irregular #migration. But how effective are these patrols really?
InfoMigrants joined one such patrol to learn more.
InfoMigrants joined one such patrol to learn more.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Patrols along the Italo-Slovenian #border have been taking place for over 20 years. Officials from the two European nations coordinate and combine their efforts to contain irregular #migration. But how effective are these patrols really?
InfoMigrants joined one such patrol to learn more.
InfoMigrants joined one such patrol to learn more.
The EU's highest court has ruled that migrants cannot be held to an unrealistic burden of proof in cases involving Frontex.
The judgment is expected to strengthen access to justice for others who say they were unlawfully expelled at Europe's borders.
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The judgment is expected to strengthen access to justice for others who say they were unlawfully expelled at Europe's borders.
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EU court opens path to justice for alleged pushback victims in landmark case against Frontex
The EU's highest court has ruled that migrants cannot be held to an unrealistic burden of proof in cases involving Frontex. The judgment is expected to strengthen access to justice for others who say ...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The EU's highest court has ruled that migrants cannot be held to an unrealistic burden of proof in cases involving Frontex.
The judgment is expected to strengthen access to justice for others who say they were unlawfully expelled at Europe's borders.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6883...
The judgment is expected to strengthen access to justice for others who say they were unlawfully expelled at Europe's borders.
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Greek authorities rescued more than 540 migrants from an overcrowded fishing boat near Gavdos on Friday.
Arrivals from Libya to Greece’s southern islands continue to rise.
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Arrivals from Libya to Greece’s southern islands continue to rise.
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Greece rescues more than 540 migrants off Gavdos
Greek authorities rescued more than 540 migrants from an overcrowded fishing boat near the southernmost Greek island of Gavdos on Friday, as arrivals from Libya to Greece’s southern islands continue t...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Greek authorities rescued more than 540 migrants from an overcrowded fishing boat near Gavdos on Friday.
Arrivals from Libya to Greece’s southern islands continue to rise.
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Arrivals from Libya to Greece’s southern islands continue to rise.
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📸345 Bangladeshi citizens returned home from Libya this morning via @iom.int voluntary return program.
In Libya, 249 of them had been held at the Tajoura detention center in Tripoli, while 96 were living in vulnerable conditions in Benghazi, the Bangladeshi embassy said in a press release.
In Libya, 249 of them had been held at the Tajoura detention center in Tripoli, while 96 were living in vulnerable conditions in Benghazi, the Bangladeshi embassy said in a press release.
December 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📸345 Bangladeshi citizens returned home from Libya this morning via @iom.int voluntary return program.
In Libya, 249 of them had been held at the Tajoura detention center in Tripoli, while 96 were living in vulnerable conditions in Benghazi, the Bangladeshi embassy said in a press release.
In Libya, 249 of them had been held at the Tajoura detention center in Tripoli, while 96 were living in vulnerable conditions in Benghazi, the Bangladeshi embassy said in a press release.
📸 Migrant rights activists took to the streets of Paris and Madrid on #InternationalMigrantsDay yesterday.
They called for the regularization of undocumented migrants and open borders.
They called for the regularization of undocumented migrants and open borders.
December 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
📸 Migrant rights activists took to the streets of Paris and Madrid on #InternationalMigrantsDay yesterday.
They called for the regularization of undocumented migrants and open borders.
They called for the regularization of undocumented migrants and open borders.
Italy's top court has aquitted Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini in the final ruling of the Open Arms case.
Salvini had been accused of kidnapping after he refused to allow 147 migrants to disembark for several weeks when he was interior minister in 2019.
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Salvini had been accused of kidnapping after he refused to allow 147 migrants to disembark for several weeks when he was interior minister in 2019.
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Top Italian court renders Salvini's acquittal final in Open Arms case
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini was acquitted on December 17 in the final ruling of the Open Arms case, which revolved around his refusal to allow 147 migrants to disembark...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Italy's top court has aquitted Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini in the final ruling of the Open Arms case.
Salvini had been accused of kidnapping after he refused to allow 147 migrants to disembark for several weeks when he was interior minister in 2019.
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Salvini had been accused of kidnapping after he refused to allow 147 migrants to disembark for several weeks when he was interior minister in 2019.
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Access to the procedure for international protection is marred by "serious, recurring obstacles" in Trieste, northeastern Italy, according to a new report by NGOs working with asylum seekers in the area.
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Italy: NGOs highlight 'serious recurring obstacles' to asylum requests in Trieste
There are obstacles blocking access to international protection procedures in Trieste, according to a report presented on December 17 by a committee of NGOs working with migrants, refugees and asylum ...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Access to the procedure for international protection is marred by "serious, recurring obstacles" in Trieste, northeastern Italy, according to a new report by NGOs working with asylum seekers in the area.
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