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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Iranian Women's Football Team Honored in Tehran

The Iranian women's football team received a warm reception from officials in Tehran after returning from Australia amidst a controversy involving national anthem protests and asylum requests during the Asian Cup.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iranian Womenโ€™s National Football Team Players Return Home After Withdrawing Asylum Requests in Australia

Five players from the Iranian women's national football team returned to Iran after withdrawing their asylum requests made in Australia due to safety concerns about returning home.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Iran womenโ€™s football team arrives Turkey after withdrawing asylum bids

The Iranian women's national football team returned to Turkey after some members withdrew their asylum requests in Australia, with plans to return home to Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Panic Among Iranian Women Footballers

Most players of the Iranian women's national football team have decided to withdraw their asylum requests in Australia and return home amid pressure and uncertainty.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Five of the 7 Iranian Women Who Had Received Asylum Return to Iran

Five members of the Iranian women's national football team who sought asylum in Australia have withdrawn their requests and are preparing to return to Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The Iranian female footballers who rejected exile begin their return to the country, but it is unknown how they will enter.

The Iranian women's national football team is returning to their country after controversial events during the Asian Cup and requests for asylum from some team members.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haitians in Viracopos: Federal Court gives 48 hours for Federal Police to analyze asylum requests

The Federal Court in Campinas has mandated the Federal Police to complete initial assessments of asylum requests from Haitian migrants at Viracopos Airport within 48 hours.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Italy-Albania Protocol, new blitz by judges against the government: 'Doubts about legitimacy'

The Court of Appeal in Rome has expressed concerns regarding the legality of the Italy-Albania protocol concerning the transfer of certain individuals to Albania for protection requests.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Iranian footballers chanted 'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie' when granted asylum, says Burke โ€“ video

Five members of the Iranian women's football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia, and advocates anticipate an increase in asylum requests from other players.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Australia offers five Iranian footballers asylum

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian football players following individual requests for protection.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

After a torpedo strike, a second Iranian warship requests asylum from Sri Lanka

A second Iranian warship is headed towards Sri Lankan waters seeking asylum following the sinking of an Iranian frigate by a US submarine.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The United Kingdom announces it will no longer issue study visas to 4 nationalities and suspends work visas for Afghans

The UK government will stop issuing study visas to citizens from four nationalities and suspend work visas for Afghans due to reports of abuse of such visas followed by asylum requests.

Mar 4 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

The EU Agency for Asylum Warns of the Risk of a 'Flow of Refugees' from Iran

The EU agency for asylum has raised concerns about a potential influx of refugees from Iran, despite currently low asylum requests from Iranians in the EU.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cuban asylum requests in Brazil nearly double from 2024 to 2025; many enter the country illegally and at great risk

The number of Cuban asylum requests in Brazil has nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, with many entering the country illegally and under perilous conditions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Coyotes become the main way for Cubans to enter Brazil

Cubans are increasingly relying on coyotes to migrate to Brazil, with a surge in asylum requests due to stricter U.S. migration policies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

US: DHS seeks to reduce fraudulent asylum requests with new regulation

The US Department of Homeland Security is proposing a new rule aimed at reducing fraudulent asylum requests in order to manage immigration more effectively.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

European Union: towards a tightening of asylum requests for nationals of Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia

The European Parliament has approved two measures aimed at tightening asylum policies for nationals from Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Italy's victory: approval of the list of safe countries. Easier repatriation for irregular migrants. Left in disarray

The Italian government achieves a significant victory as the EU Parliament approves changes to asylum regulations, making it easier to process asylum requests and repatriate irregular migrants.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Sweden is now selecting migrants. Asylum requests are at the lowest in forty years

Sweden has begun a selective process for migrants, as the number of asylum applications reaches the lowest level in four decades.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

People Without Residence Permits: Escaping the Nightmare of 'Chain Tolerance'

The article discusses the plight of individuals like James Taylor, who, despite having their asylum requests rejected, have remained in Germany under precarious residency situations as the legal framework for their continued presence has expired.

Jan 11 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Last year, the number of asylum applications in the EU decreased

The number of asylum applications in the European Union fell by 20 percent last year, totaling approximately 780,200 requests across EU member states and partner countries.

Jan 10 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Fewer migrants sought asylum in the EU in 2025, Germany records the largest decline

Asylum requests in the EU fell by 20 percent in 2025, with Germany experiencing the most significant decrease, according to preliminary data from the European Commission.

Jan 10 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Venezuela and Asylum in Europe: From Caracas to Madrid

In 2024, Venezuelan nationals were among the largest groups of applicants for international protection in the European Union, with 72,775 asylum requests, ranking second after Syrians.

Jan 8 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Interior resolves 435 asylum requests per day and expects to end the year with historical highs

Spain is projected to reach the highest number of asylum applications in its history this year, mainly from countries like Venezuela and Mali, with an average of 435 requests resolved daily by the Ministry of the Interior.

Dec 27 โ€ข 13:46 UTC

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