Nerves are on edge along Balkan refugee route
The refugee crisis has put a strain on already difficult relations between Balkan countries. Borders are being shut and fences
Read more
Croatia
Croatian town Vukovar’s war history evokes empathy for migrants
As thousands of migrants from Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria pass through Croatia, locals are reminded of their own experience with
Read more
Europe’s migrant crisis: September 28 roundup
“We will not turn our country into a refugee camp”, Greece’s deputy immigration policy minister Yannis Mouzalas said in an interview
Read more
Thousands of migrants stranded between Croatia, Serbia
Croatia has been transporting asylum-seekers to Hungary and is demanding that Serbia follow suit, instead of busing them to Croatia.
Read more
Hungary, Austria agree to enhance co-operation on refugees
Austrian Chancellor Faymann and Hungarian PM Orban have agreed on day-to-day co-operation to control the refugee flow between the two
Read more
Hungary may seal border with Croatia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will seek support for his country’s efforts to block the flood of migrants
Read more
UNICEF launches new appeal to support refugee and migrant children in Europe
Warning of a “massive” increase in the numbers of children on the move to Europe, the United Nations Children’s Fund
Read more
Croatia unblocks main border crossing with Serbia
Croatia lifted restrictions on the main border crossing with Serbia Friday, ending a week of friction prompted by the flow
Read more
Croatia opens border crossings with Serbia
The government of Croatia decided to open its border crossings with Serbia on September 25. The move was made taken after
Read more