Both countries have braced themselves for a larger influx of refugees should the war continue to escalate.

New data shows that while asylum applications are slightly decreasing in Switzerland, the total number of refugees continues to rise, with over 235,000 now living in the country, plus tens of thousands of undocumented individuals.

The EU asylum agency has issued a warning about the risk of a 'flow of refugees' coming from Iran, noting that while current asylum applications from Iranians are low, the situation could change.

An opinion piece discusses the UK's proposed temporary refugee status and Nigel Farage's concerns about democracy and the Reform party.

After the signing of the Treaty of Peace of Lausanne and the preceding Convention for the compulsory exchange of populations, approximately 1,500,000 Greek Orthodox refugees acquired Greek…

Dr Nana Yaw Mireku, an international relations analyst, has warned that Ghana and other African countries could see an influx of refugees if the ongoing US-Israel attack on Iran escalates into a wider regional conflict. Speaking on the AM Show, Dr Mireku said instability in the Middle East could push people to seek safe havens in Africa.

Switzerland faces additional costs of around 60 million francs as Italy's Prime Minister Meloni refuses to take back 838 refugees who, under the Dublin agreement, should be Italy's responsibility.

The Taliban's Ministry of Refugees has accused Pakistan of bombing migrant camps in Torkham and Spin Boldak, calling the actions 'moral and humanitarian crimes' against deported civilians.

The government fast-tracked refugees, with very little vetting, from the most dangerous places on Earth

Trump administration cannot ‘terrorise’ Minnesota’s refugees with arrests, US judge rules  The Straits Times

With resettlement options collapsing worldwide, a new community-led initiative will help LGBTQI+ people get to safety in Australia.

A document reportedly indicates that the United States plans to resettle 4,500 white South Africans per month as refugees.

Vilnius is changing its free public transport policy for Ukrainian refugees, introducing a personalized 'Ukrainian Card' which will be required for benefits starting in the autumn.

Out of 140,000 Ukrainians in Moldova, only a few thousand have found official employment and about 200 manage their own businesses. This low integration rate is described as one of Moldova's biggest missed opportunities in recent years.

Four years after the war began, Austria's treatment of Ukrainian refugees has become harsher, with increased savings on support for the most vulnerable, despite many having established lives in the country.

A federal program providing healthcare for refugees, the Interim Federal Health Program, is once again sparking a heated debate in Canada, echoing past controversies that led to a Federal Court rebuke.

Denmark has announced a new humanitarian aid package of €25 million (approximately 504.5 million lei) for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in Moldova, aimed at addressing urgent humanitarian needs.

Sixty civil society figures in Luxembourg have sent an open letter to the government demanding immediate action against the housing shortage and the provision of temporary accommodation for refugees.

Amid diplomatic tensions, Donald Trump has appointed Leo Brent Bozell III, a known defender of apartheid in the 1980s, as ambassador to South Africa. Bozell is reportedly advocating for Afrikaners to be admitted to the U.S. as refugees.

Sudanese individuals have expressed appreciation for the safety and security they experience in Saudi Arabia amidst ongoing conflict in their home country.

Police in Buzău, Romania, conducted ten raids in a criminal case involving suspicions of illegally obtaining funds, attempted fraud, and false declarations related to the reimbursement of accommodation and food costs for 180 Ukrainian refugees.

EXCLUSIVE: Riyadh-based Habbar Film Marketing (HFM) has come on board Sudanese director and producer Mohammed Aloma’s upcoming film Blue Card as a co-producer in its first foray into international co-production. Billed as an exploration of the plight of Sudanese refugees deciding between settling into their current spaces or waiting to be relocated yet again, Blue […]

Turkey has updated its emergency plans, including potential military intervention into Iranian territory, to prevent a mass influx of refugees in case of a US-led campaign or collapse of power in Tehran.

Millions of Ukrainians have become war refugees since Russia's invasion, with many artists, musicians, actors, and singers starting new lives in various countries, including Latvia.

Historian Menelaos Charalampidis led a guided walk through historical sites in Kaisariani, Pagrati, and Kokkinia, focusing on the history of Asia Minor refugees and the German occupation.

The Norwegian government has increased its request to municipalities to resettle 16,000 refugees this year, which is 3,000 more than initially estimated.

A round table at Palau Macaya highlights and vindicates the role of mothers during the Russian invasion, both those who have stayed and those who live as refugees.

The number of drowned boat refugees in the Mediterranean has quadrupled recently, with dozens of bodies washing ashore on the coasts of Southern Italy. Bishops in Sicily and Calabria have spoken out about the tragedy.

The 1992 deportation of Bosnian-Herzegovinian refugees remains a critical unresolved issue for Montenegro's past, with the current legal outcome deemed inadequate and problematic due to disputed legal qualifications.

Since the beginning of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, many refugees have come to Hesse. Finding work here is difficult for many, and it's not just because of the language.

An article discusses the political implications and costs associated with policies that refuse to accept refugees.

The new law ends the measures put in place when millions of Ukrainian refugees arrived in 2022.

The Berlin Green Party has announced its intention to welcome 'climate refugees' despite the city's ongoing housing and fiscal crises, a decision made during their state party conference.

A UN report describes the systematic abuse of migrants and refugees in Libya as a 'brutal and normalised reality' that has become business as usual.

Alesja Dmitrenko, her husband, and adult daughter, refugees from Mariupol, have settled in Alūksne, Latvia, finding peace and new opportunities after fleeing the war.

While asylum applications in the EU decreased by almost 20% last year, a specialized agency warned of a potential influx of refugees from Iran if the country becomes destabilized, expressing fear of an unprecedented wave.

Journalists and activists who fled Taliban rule are living in fear as Pakistani police hunt and deport refugees after escalating cross-border clashes At midnight on Saturday, Alma* stood at the…

A large number of members of the lower house of the Czech parliament believe it is necessary to support Ukraine and Ukrainian war refugees.

A new project in Moldova, funded by Japan with $532,000, will provide simplified access to medical, psycho-social, and legal aid for women and girls with disabilities, including Ukrainian refugees, who have experienced violence.

The British government has announced a change in refugee status policy, granting protection for a renewable period of 30 months instead of the previous five years. This change allows for reassessment of danger in refugees' home countries.

A survey for Czech Television indicates that the majority of Czech citizens, 69%, believe Ukrainian refugees have successfully integrated into Czech society, a figure consistent with previous findings.

Documentary filmmaker Ekrt Válková reflects on ten years with Syrian refugees, stating that they mutually enriched each other and highlighting her goal to show that not every Muslim carries a bomb.

A weekly review covers four years of war in Ukraine, including stories of Ukrainian refugees, the fate of a politician, and the use of suicide drones.

Lisbon has installed its first 'Stolperschwelle' (stumbling stone) memorial near Rossio station. The memorial commemorates victims of Nazism and marks a significant location for thousands of refugees during World War II.

Immigration authorities under the Trump administration are reportedly detaining and questioning dozens of refugees already admitted to the US, overturning previous precedent.

Reuters reports that the US aims to process up to 4,500 applications from white South Africans per month under a refugee protection scheme, according to a State Department document.

A document indicates the U.S. aims to process 4,500 refugee applications from white South Africans per month, a figure significantly higher than President Trump's stated refugee program cap.

A document indicates that the United States plans to admit 4,500 white South Africans per month as refugees.

Luxembourg faces a structural housing deficit affecting all of society, not just refugees, necessitating swift action from municipalities.

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee is taking a government decree concerning primarily Transcarpathian refugees to the Curia, arguing that a Hungarian court twisted an EU directive to align with the Hungarian regulation.

Sweden intends to send migration experts to Syria as part of an initiative to encourage more refugees to return to the country.

The rapid and professional provision of care for war refugees from Ukraine in Hungary was a heroic achievement and a historic act, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén said on Tuesday in Budapest at the presentation of certificates for charitable activities. Speaking at an event marking the fourth anniversary of the outbreak of war in Ukraine, […] The post Providing for Ukrainian Refugees in Hungary Is “a Historic Act” Says Deputy Prime Minister appeared first on Hungary Today.

The UK Home Office's controversial decision to suspend the right of refugees to bring their children and partners to the UK is facing a judicial review in the high court.

Generations of Somali refugees in Aden, Yemen, are enduring severe poverty and a lack of identity, clinging to distant memories of their homeland amidst ongoing instability.

Four years after the start of the war in Ukraine, Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu highlighted the courage and sacrifice of the Ukrainian people, emphasizing that Ukraine's sovereignty is the 'red line for freedom in Europe' and acknowledging Romanian solidarity with refugees.

Belgian Minister Van Bossuyt aims to reduce the integration income for Ukrainian refugees, proposing a system where they can earn 'bonuses' by learning the language, seeking employment, or following an integration path.

Beyond language and cultural immersion, integrating Ukrainian refugees into the Latvian labor market is essential for their full adaptation and ability to work in their professions.

A roundtable discussion in Palau Macaya emphasized the vital role of mothers during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including those who remained and those living as refugees.

Search operations are ongoing for a third day to locate missing migrants and refugees after a wooden boat sank on Saturday.

As of January, it is mandatory to provide services, serve clients, and sell goods in Lithuania in the state language, Lithuanian. However, this requirement does not apply to foreign war refugees until next year.

Dorothee Klaus, UNRWA director in Lebanon, discusses the Lebanese army's deployment in Palestinian camps and the UN aid agency's austerity measures, which threaten to worsen the already dire situation for refugees.

Mayors in Denmark have offered to accommodate Ukrainian refugees that the capital city, Copenhagen, is unable to house due to a lack of available residences.

Several Norwegian municipalities are refusing to resettle any refugees this year, putting the national goal of resettling 13,000 refugees at risk, according to KS.

A new Trump administration memo suggests that refugees in the U.S. could be arrested, marking another effort to limit legal pathways to migration and resettlement.

A new order from the Trump administration has the potential to lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees.

A coalition of refugee support groups is urging the Home Office to scrap its age assessment scheme, arguing that its 'traumatic' and 'flawed' processes endanger child refugees.

The Japanese government will provide support to strengthen medical systems in Thailand, which is struggling to cope with an increasing number of refugees fleeing the ongoing civil war in neighboring Myanmar.

Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten has held his first meetings with European leaders in Brussels on Tuesday, discussing plans to...

The Latvian government has decided to reduce the duration of primary accommodation for Ukrainian civilian refugees to 60 days and decrease the amount of state-compensated food provision.

Japan, IOM sign $2.6m assistance deal for Rohingya refugees, host communities  Dhaka Tribune

A conflict lasting four years has resulted in over 2 million deaths and 6 million refugees, with reconstruction costs exceeding 580 billion euros, significantly reshaping Europe.

The Home Minister of Mizoram has issued a warning to refugees residing in the state against engaging in illegal trade activities.

Shorter asylum period can be renewed under hardline policy aimed at stopping rise of Reform UK Shabana Mahmood has ripped up the government’s asylum rules so that from Monday every refugee will be told that their status is temporary and will last just 30 months. In a move that has concerned a refugee charity, the home secretary said that claimants whose countries are deemed to be safe by the UK government will from now on be expected to return. Continue reading...

A family center in Litomyšl, Czech Republic, has been assisting Ukrainian refugees for four years, providing support to individuals and families. Although the number of clients has decreased, approximately 1,200 Ukrainians still reside in the city, many working multiple jobs.

Starting March 5th, significant changes will be implemented in Poland's healthcare system for Ukrainians who settled in the country after the 2022 Russian invasion, with only a portion retaining the right to free medical treatment.

The U.S. aims to bring in 4,500 white South Africans per month as refugees, a figure significantly higher than President Donald Trump's stated cap for total refugees in fiscal year 2026.

A federal judge has extended an order protecting refugees in Minnesota from arrest and deportation, ensuring their continued safety in the state.

The Danish government is set to consider a bill in April that would amend the rules governing special protection for Ukrainians. This move indicates a plan to tighten residence regulations for newly arrived Ukrainian refugees.

Refugees and migrants undertake dangerous journeys to reach Europe, often facing abuse from militias in unsafe Libya.

The Latvian Prime Minister has announced that Latvia will accept a total of 776 refugees.

A Columbia University student was released hours after being arrested by ICE, amidst broader reports of the Trump administration detaining and questioning admitted refugees.

Trump has said the US would only admit 7,500 total refugees from around the world in fiscal year 2026, while a much higher cap of 40,000 to 60,000 was discussed internally last year.

An exclusive report reveals a U.S. plan to bring in 4,500 white South Africans per month as refugees.

A new mobile application, VolEver, is being launched to connect Ukrainian refugees with volunteers offering help such as tutoring, interpreting, or accompaniment to offices.

Short-term visas are reportedly failing Ukrainian refugees in the UK, leaving them in limbo and impacting the communities that welcomed them.

The Metropolitan Court in Hungary ruled that a regulation, which stopped providing accommodation support to Ukrainian refugees from areas not considered war zones by the government, does not violate EU directives, primarily affecting Transcarpathians.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Jordan is their first international tour as a couple since August 2024.

The Republic of Moldova will receive a non-reimbursable grant of 300,000 Swiss francs (approximately 6.6 million lei) from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (FICR) to support temporary placement centers for Ukrainian refugees.

Four years ago France joined other European countries in welcoming tens of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war, under a European Union temporary protection scheme. Now this framework is being phas

A human rights NGO has reported that over 3,000 Eritrean refugees have been detained in Egypt this year, with some alleging sexual violence and torture.

Economist Daniel Münich discusses the Czech Republic's economic problems that existed even before the war in Ukraine, noting the country's successful management of refugees despite these challenges.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its instructions to simplify the study permit process for international students enrolled in joint programs and advanced degree tracks.

The Trump administration is implementing stricter rules concerning refugees who do not possess permanent resident status.

Mass detentions of refugees in Egypt are forcing many, including Sudanese refugees, into hiding, with families losing contact with detained loved ones.

Almost ten million Ukrainians lost their homes due to Russia's attack. Where do they live today? And how successful is their integration in their new locations? An overview.

A minister announced that 93 percent of the biometric enrolment process for Myanmar refugees in Mizoram has been completed.

Germany has cut funding for the integration of refugees, restricting access to voluntary integration courses due to budget constraints.

A reporter was detained in Cameroon while investigating the Trump administration's deportation flights to the country, which have brought the total number of deportees to 17.

A new DHS memo from the White House allows ICE to indefinitely detain legal refugees in the US for aggressive 'rescreening' procedures.

A judge in Minnesota is considering extending protections for refugees who are facing arrest and deportation.

A Reform-run council in Lancashire has withdrawn all its libraries from the City of Sanctuary UK program, which supports new arrivals to the UK, citing that the free library scheme for refugees is 'not value for money'.