Migration
Swedish government defends aid to corrupt Somalia
Maria Karlsson Picha iliyoundwa na AI
Migration Minister Johan Forssell defends Swedish aid to Somalia despite criticism over high salaries and corruption. The opposition accuses the government of bribes in a deportation agreement. The government views the debate as a chance to highlight tougher migration policies.
Protests outside CDU headquarters against Merz's cityscape remarks
Thousands protested again outside the CDU headquarters in Berlin against Chancellor Friedrich Merz's controversial statements on migration policy. Police counted 2,000 participants, while organizers reported 7,500. The rally under the motto 'We are the daughters' criticized Merz's reference to a 'problem in the cityscape'.
Cdu calls for facial recognition video surveillance in cities
Ijumaa, 24. Mwezi wa kumi 2025, 19:16:32Deportations from Germany rise to nearly 18,000
Ijumaa, 24. Mwezi wa kumi 2025, 14:17:23Spd secretary criticizes blaming migrants for urban problems
Jumatatu, 13. Mwezi wa kumi 2025, 00:54:58UN representative warns against deporting Syrian refugees to Germany
Jumatatu, 13. Mwezi wa kumi 2025, 00:36:28Archaeologists uncover Paleolithic tools on Turkey's Ayvalık coast
Municipalities reject talks on repatriation
Maria Karlsson Picha iliyoundwa na AI
Several Swedish municipalities are declining the government's invitation for dialogue on voluntary repatriation. The Left Party proposes redirecting 1.4 billion kronor from the repatriation grant to rural municipalities. Migration Minister Johan Forssell criticizes the decisions and stresses the importance of providing information to residents.
Budget cuts in care for exiles alarm associations
A collective of association presidents denounces in a Le Monde op-ed the collapse of public funding for supporting exiles, especially in mental health. These brutal cuts threaten welcome and care structures, while budgets for migration control rise. The victims are vulnerable survivors of violence and conflicts.
Cityscape debate: Minister Warken sees women's insecurity as migration-related
Anna Müller Picha iliyoundwa na AI
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken has backed Chancellor Friedrich Merz's concerns about women's safety in German cities, calling it a migration-related issue. A survey reveals that a majority of women feel unsafe in public spaces. Politicians demand action over further debates.
Tulfo eyes more Filipino nurses and transport workers for Japan
The Philippines could soon send more nurses and transport workers to Japan following bilateral talks between Sen. Raffy Tulfo and Fujii Kazuhiro of Japan in Geneva, Switzerland. They discussed the situation of overseas Filipino workers and potential cooperation in elderly care and transportation. Tulfo thanked Japan for its good treatment of OFWs.
Jokkmokk leads revolt against government's repatriation policy
Jokkmokk's mayor, Roland Boman, has refused to cooperate with the government on voluntary repatriation, inspiring several other municipalities to follow suit. Residents with foreign backgrounds in Jokkmokk welcome the decision with joy. The government is meanwhile proposing a sharp increase in the repatriation grant.
Police check knives in ahrensburg underpass
In the underpass of Ahrensburg Regional Station in Schleswig-Holstein, ten police officers block the path for knife checks. This measure stems from a state ordinance banning the carrying of readily accessible knives in public transport since December 23, 2024. The controls are part of broader reporting on Germany's urban landscape.
Nineteen evangelical churches cluster in Carabanchel
In Madrid's Aguacate industrial area in Carabanchel, 19 evangelical churches cluster within just a few streets, making the district home to the capital's most non-Catholic temples. This concentration highlights the rise of evangelicalism driven by migration and religious freedom. Experts attribute the phenomenon to socioeconomic factors and the vibrancy of these communities.