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🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Libyan Red Crescent retrieves bodies of migrants on beach near capital

The bodies of seven irregular migrants, including three children, were recovered from a beach near Tripoli, Libya, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis in the region.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Migrants, Stabilization of Arrivals: Effective Interceptions Off the Coast of Tunisia

A new report indicates a stabilization in the number of irregular migrant arrivals in Italy, attributed to increased interception activities at sea.

Feb 25 • 15:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Lack of Opportunities Pushes Egyptians to Lead Irregular Migration from Africa to the EU

Egyptians are increasingly leading irregular migration to the EU, driven by economic pressure and uncertain future prospects.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Piantedosi: "We will appeal rulings on Sea Watch"

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced intentions to appeal recent judicial decisions concerning the NGO Sea Watch's operations, underscoring the government's commitment to addressing irregular migration.

Feb 20 • 11:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Padel, African cinema, and irregular protection: almost 10 million euros for pro-migrant projects in the EU

The investigation continues into the European Union's funding, revealing nearly 10 million euros allocated to projects aimed at integrating migrants through sports and culture, amidst concerns over their ideological motivations and effectiveness.

Feb 19 • 16:06 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cameroon: Eight African Migrants in Irregular Situations Transferred from the United States

Eight irregular African migrants from various countries were transferred to Cameroon after being expelled from the United States.

Feb 19 • 09:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Egyptians fall victim to smuggling gangs during irregular migration trips

Families in Egypt recount the harrowing experiences of losing their loved ones to smuggling gangs in Libya during attempts to migrate illegally to Europe.

Feb 18 • 17:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece Tightens Policies, the Balkans Under Pressure: The New Map of Migration

Greece is reshaping its immigration policy by linking legal residency to employment while emphasizing a 'zero tolerance' approach to irregular immigration, significantly affecting migration routes through the Balkans.

Feb 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"We will respond blow for blow". The no-Cpr activists reply to the investigations of the doctors under investigation

The investigation of doctors in Ravenna suspected of manipulating medical certificates to prevent the entry of irregular migrants into repatriation centers has ignited a significant debate.

Feb 14 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Greece issues a European arrest warrant against a Norwegian activist documenting irregular migrant arrivals

Greece has issued a European arrest warrant for Norwegian activist Tommy Olsen, founder of Aegean Boat Report, over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating illegal entry of migrants.

Feb 13 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The containment of irregular migration agreed with Europe sows the Maghreb with hidden tragedies

The agreement to contain irregular migration with Europe has led to the deaths of dozens of migrants at the Morocco-Algeria border, compounded by hypothermia and starvation, as Algeria expels thousands of undocumented foreigners into the desert.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

EU expands buoy system in the Bravo River against Piedras Negras; now it will have sensors

Following a visit by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to Eagle Pass, Texas, authorities confirmed the expansion of the buoy system in the Bravo River to enhance border surveillance and deter irregular migration.

Feb 4 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

B. Kikilias on the deadly accident in Chios: The traffickers are enemies of the country – The investigation will be transparent

Greek Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias referred to traffickers as enemies of the state following a deadly accident in Chios where a vessel carrying irregular migrants collided with a Coast Guard boat, resulting in 15 fatalities.

Feb 4 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kikilias on the tragedy in Chios: "Zero tolerance for traffickers"

Minister of Shipping, Vasilis Kikilias, describes smugglers as 'enemies of the country' following a tragic accident in Chios that killed 15 people during a collision of a boat carrying irregular migrants with a Coast Guard vessel.

Feb 4 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Clash of the Coast Guard with smugglers' boat off Chios – Reports of many injured

A conflict occurred between the Coast Guard and a speedboat allegedly transporting irregular migrants off Chios, leading to reports of multiple injuries.

Feb 3 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Irregular migrant arrivals in Europe fall to the lowest level since 2021

Irregular migrant arrivals in Europe have decreased to the lowest level since 2021, with a significant 63% drop on the Canary route due to fewer departures from Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal.

Jan 15 • 12:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Frontex Statistics for 2025: A Quarter Fewer Irregular Entries into the EU

In 2025, irregular border crossings into the EU fell to 178,000, the lowest level since 2021, though Frontex warns that migration pressure might quickly increase again.

Jan 15 • 12:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

EU: Irregular Border Crossings Plummet

The number of irregular border crossings at EU external borders fell by over a quarter in 2025, marking the lowest level since 2021, according to Frontex.

Jan 15 • 11:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Irregular crossings at EU borders down by 26% in 2025, announces Frontex

Frontex reported a 26% decrease in irregular crossings at EU borders in 2025, totaling nearly 178,000 detections.

Jan 15 • 10:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Migration to the EU: Number of irregular border crossings continues to decrease

According to EU border agency Frontex, the number of irregular border crossings into the European Union has decreased by more than a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Jan 15 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

“Remarkable Development” – Frontex Reports Fewer Illegal Border Crossings

Frontex reports a significant decrease in irregular migration to the European Union, noting that approximately 178,000 migrants attempted to cross, which is over a quarter less than the previous year.

Jan 15 • 08:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Fewer irregular migrants, same discourse

A 40% drop in the arrival of irregular migrants to Spain indicates the effectiveness of preventive measures against repressive demagoguery.

Jan 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Agreements between Britain and Angola and Namibia for the return of irregular migrants

The UK has reached agreements with Angola and Namibia to facilitate the return of irregular migrants.

Dec 28 • 02:57 UTC

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