February 14, Over 30 migrants were returned to Bulgaria under the Dublin Regulation

 

Feb 14, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Sofia.

Eighteen migrants from Austria and 14 detained in other EU countries were returned to Bulgaria today, February 13, under the Dublin Regulation. Some of the migrants arrived by charter flight.

February 13, Cyprus says Lebanon blocked return of 116 Syrian migrants

 

A file photo shows migrants sit on a Cyprus marine police boat as they’re brought to a harbor after being rescued from their own vessel off the Mediterranean island nation’s southeastern coast, of Protaras, Cyprus, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP)

 

Feb 13, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Cyprus said on Tuesday it was in discussions with Lebanon over the return of 116 Syrian migrants rescued off its coast after Beirut refused to accept them back.

MSF accuses EU of being responsible for migrants’ death in latest shipwreck off Libya

 

Dec 19, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The death of 61 people, who drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libyan shores during the night between 14 and 15 December, is “the direct result of Europe’s migration policies”, said Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

Foreign Minister of Italy, Antonio Tajani, will visit Tirana

 

Dec 18, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

  The Foreign Minister of Italy, Antonio Tajani, will visit Tirana later in the week, to discuss with the Albanian authorities the agreement on the accommodation of migrants.

Two boats with over 200 migrants arrived in Cyprus

Oct 23, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Cyprus experienced a surge in arrivals of migrants via sea, as 40 individuals arrived on Saturday, followed by an additional 224 on Sunday, who arrived in two boats carrying 142 and 82 passengers, respectively.