Tag: Migrants ⁄ Open Migration

“Greece Kills Immigrants”

February 8, 2024 - Nancy Nguyen

Lesvos is one of the islands in the Aegean Sea, a place where many migrant people reach Europe. Over the years there have been many complaints regarding the Greek Coast Guard regarding forced pushbacks and acts of violence against people. Despite much evidence, including video, which confirms these complaints, the Greek government has not admitted responsibility, continuing to violate international law, starting with that which concerns the acceptance of asylum requests.

Interim measures ordered for 148 homeless asylum-seekers in Belgium in a single day. Rule 39 applications on behalf of at least 700 more are on their way. How will the Belgian state respond?

December 12, 2022 - Fabi Fugazza

Unacceptable asylum and reception conditions in Belgium have left thousands of people on the streets of Europe’s capital. In this article author Fabi Fugazza explains how the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) applied an interim measure requiring the Belgian authorities to provide accommodation.

The Romanian model: grassroots hospitality for Ukrainian refugees

April 20, 2022 - Eleonora Camilli

On the border between Romania and Ukraine, a policy based on regular routes of entry, visa liberalisation and widespread reception is making it possible to avoid the occurrence of a "migration crisis" at the borders of the Union. A report by Eleonora Camilli

Ukraine-Poland: travelling across the border

March 23, 2022 - Ilaria Romano

The distance from Lviv to the border with Poland is about seventy kilometres. A route that would have taken a couple of hours before the war, but today can take up to 8 hours. This path is the main escape route from the violence of the conflict and among the thousands of people who travel along it every day is our very own Ilaria Romano.

Temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees

March 4, 2022 - Paolo Riva

How and why the European Union came to a historic decision, and what could happen next. An article by Paolo Riva.

Fleeing Russia’s authoritarianism

March 28, 2022 - Elira Kadriu

As the Russian invasion in Ukraine intensifies, space for dissent within Russian society decreases more and more. Thousands of people, mostly youths, who wish to distance themselves from Putin's politics, are leaving the country. Over 10,000 Russian citizens have already moved to Georgia, but even once across the border, fears of the potential ramifications of this exodus remain.

Stay or leave? The doubt of Alexandra and the people of Lviv

March 14, 2022 - Ilaria Romano

To stay and prepare to resist the bombing, or to escape the violence and face a very long journey with a small child? Alexandra's family, like all those in Lviv, is living hours of waiting and anguish. Ilaria Romano met them for us.