Serbia police deny beating up migrants at North Macedonia border
Serbian authorities have denied claims they abused over 70 migrants and pushed them back across the border into North Macedonia.
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Serbia: Three migrants killed in car crash, driver suspected of smuggling
A car crash near the border with North Macedonia has left three people dead and 11 more injured. The accident occurred on the Balkan land route used by migrants to reach Europe.
Germany: Migrant deportations rise sharply
Germany has stepped up the return of asylum seekers from Georgia, North Macedonia, Albania, Moldova and Serbia, whose applications were rejected. More migrants are returning home voluntarily too.
Western Balkan states discuss how to manage migration at the side of EU conference
Security and migration officials from six Western Balkans nations say they want to work together with the EU and United Nations agencies to improve migration management.
North Macedonia: 10 suspected of people smuggling arrested
Ten men were arrested in North Macedonia on Monday, suspected of being part of an international people smuggling ring.
Red Cross highlights worsening conditions on Balkan and Mediterranean migration routes
The Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reports rising levels of suffering and misery on migration routes across the Balkans as well as the Mediterranean.
Migrant accidentally shot dead by North Macedonian police
A woman has died after being shot by police in North Macedonia as they were trying to arrest a suspected people smuggler. The incident came as the EU border agency Frontex began a joint operation on the North Macedonian-Greek border.
International poll shows one in three would emigrate
Pollsters at Gallup International have discovered that 36% of people around the world would prefer to live in another country. DW spoke with Gallup International President Kancho Stoychev about the findings.
Hungary supports Serbia in battle against irregular immigration
The foreign ministers of Hungary and Serbia, Peter Szijjarto and Ivica Dacic, have met in Budapest to discuss ways to work together against new migrant flows.
North Macedonia: Hani, a superhero for migrants
Hani helps hundreds of migrants from the Middle East who cross the border from Greece into North Macedonia on their way to Serbia. The Iranian, a former migrant himself, is volunteering with the Red Cross of North Macedonia. He assists migrants every day with food, water and medical supplies, because he knows what it's like to have no one by your side on such a dangerous journey.
12 months, four countries, one hope: Afghan refugees settle in Latvia after yearlong odyssey
After escaping the Taliban in August 2021, a group of Afghans spent over one year in Kosovo and three other countries, living with great uncertainty before the small Baltic country of Latvia accepted them. InfoMigrants spoke to one of the Afghan refugees who made it to the Latvian capital Riga.
North Macedonia: 9 suspected migrant smugglers arrested
The Macedonian nationals are believed to have smuggled at least 86 people, charging them almost $1,000 each for a transfer through the Balkans. Police suspect three men from Middle Eastern countries are behind the smuggling group.