Europe’s migrant crisis: Roundup, September 15
Hours after a new law to stop refugees from crossing illegally came into force, Budapest has declared a state of
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The refugee ‘business’ in Macedonia
Humanitarian organisations in Macedonia say that refugees from the Middle East have turned into a lucrative source of business and that
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Migrant crisis: Bulgaria cautions motorists on road situation in Austria and Slovakia
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issued an advisory note on September 15 warning the country’s motorists that they could face difficulties travelling
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Tsipras turns down ‘grand coalition’ invitation by Meimarakis
During a televised debate on Monday night, Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras ruled out forming a coalition government with New Democracy
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Hungarian border busy before new migrant law takes force
The small Hungarian border village of Röszke was awash with activity the night before the country promised to crack down
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EU interior ministers fail to agree on refugee deal
EU interior ministers were supposed to agree on a relocation scheme for refugees. But they split up without even coming
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Europe’s migrant crisis: Roundup, September 14
As European Union interior ministers were to meet on September 14 to discuss sharing out the task of dealing with
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Germany imposes border controls amid migrant, refugee influx
Germany is temporarily reinstating passport controls along its border with EU partner Austria to limit the flow of migrants and
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Tensions rise as Hungary prepares to bar illegal migrants
The steady flow of migrants into Hungary from Serbia may come to a halt on Tuesday September 15. Hungarian Prime
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