Migrant workers

20 migrants still missing in waters off Florida20 migrants still missing in waters off Florida

20 migrants still missing in waters off Florida

US - A ship carrying more than two dozen migrants sank off the coast of Florida, a US government official…

October 1, 2022
New fears in Central Europe over Middle Eastern migrantsNew fears in Central Europe over Middle Eastern migrants

New fears in Central Europe over Middle Eastern migrants

EU - Except for a brief period in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 250km border separating the two…

September 30, 2022
Pope urges Italians to help migrants as far right tipped to win electionPope urges Italians to help migrants as far right tipped to win election

Pope urges Italians to help migrants as far right tipped to win election

Italy - “Migrants are to be welcomed, accompanied, promoted and integrated,” Pope Francis told the assembled faithful. “Let us renew…

September 29, 2022
Canada records new high for US asylum seekers to cross borderCanada records new high for US asylum seekers to cross border

Canada records new high for US asylum seekers to cross border

Canada - Reuters news agency reported on Tuesday that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intercepted 23,358 asylum seekers crossing…

September 28, 2022
Czech Republic Plays Cautious Game By Closing Border For 10 DaysCzech Republic Plays Cautious Game By Closing Border For 10 Days

Czech Republic Plays Cautious Game By Closing Border For 10 Days

Czech Republic - With migrant flow having increased through various neighbouring countries, Czech authorities have decided to seal borders; though…

September 28, 2022
Indonesians wait for UK farm jobs after paying deposits of up to £2,500Indonesians wait for UK farm jobs after paying deposits of up to £2,500

Indonesians wait for UK farm jobs after paying deposits of up to £2,500

UK - Indonesians dreaming of working in the UK is alleged to have pledged up to £2,500 to an agency…

September 27, 2022
From EU to immigration: What Italy’s next government might doFrom EU to immigration: What Italy’s next government might do

From EU to immigration: What Italy’s next government might do

Italy - The far-right Brothers are predicted to win 26 percent of the vote in Sunday's poll, with coalition partners…

September 26, 2022
Channel migrants: More than 1,100 people arrive in small boatsChannel migrants: More than 1,100 people arrive in small boats

Channel migrants: More than 1,100 people arrive in small boats

UK - More than 1,100 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats in one day for the second time…

September 24, 2022
Dozens die after migrant boat sinks off Syrian coastDozens die after migrant boat sinks off Syrian coast

Dozens die after migrant boat sinks off Syrian coast

Syria - The number of people found dead has risen to 34, the Syrian health ministry said in a statement…

September 23, 2022
Lured and caught into slavery in Southeast AsiaLured and caught into slavery in Southeast Asia

Lured and caught into slavery in Southeast Asia

Cambodia - It was an offer he could not refuse: an easy job abroad, a decent salary, and even the…

September 22, 2022