Over 300,000 refugees without asylum in Germany: media More than 300,000 refugees currently living in Germany have not yet submitted an application for asylum as the German authorities are overloaded, German media Focus Online reported on Thursday.
French PM says “no room for more refugees” in Europe
BELGRADE – Battling terrorism in Europe and curbing the refugees flow from the wider Middle East have become intertwined in EU politics, with the French prime minister causing quite a stir on Tuesday after calling for the cessation of Europe’s migrant influx.
“We cannot take any more refugees in Europe. That’s impossible,” Manuel Valls told a crowd of journalists.
The statement made headlines ahead of Wednesday’s visit from German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, who arrved in Paris to offer her country’s support in crushing the terrorist threat across the EU.
The prime minister’s office however insisted that the original sentiment was lost in translation and Valls meant that Europe in general should demonstrate its ability to effectively control its borders.
Czech top officials in war of words over migrant crisis Relations between the Czech president and prime minister have hit an all-time low over the migrant crisis. After weeks of restraint, Prime Minister Sobotka recently accused the president of populism and “legitimizing xenophobia”. President Zeman has now lashed back, accusing the head of government of putting the country at risk by his indecisiveness and humanistic stance. http://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/czech-top-officials-in-war-of-words-over-migrant-crisis
After uproar, German town warms to refugees who took over church OBERHAUSEN, Germany (Reuters) – When Daniela Handwerk looked out of her window earlier this month and saw the church across the street being emptied out and turned into a refugee shelter, she panicked – and she was not alone.
Why am I not surprised? that's the ones we know about. There were two reports just yesterday of around 40 illegal immigrants hidden in lorries. That's just in one area.
Is interest waning? The thread was on p2 for, I think, the first time since the start of the migrant crisis.
Greece: "Open the border!" - Asian migrants demand EU entrance Hundreds of Pakistani and Bangladeshi people protested at the border crossing point near Idomeni, Thursday, demanding to Macedonian police to open the border and let them enter the country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eZj714HYtM
Five myths about Sweden's refugee crisis UPDATED: Sweden's reputation for openness is being questioned as it tightens asylum rules and border controls. But how much are attitudes really changing? Here's a truth check on some of the more common misperceptions about how the refugee crisis is affecting the Nordic country. http://www.thelocal.se/20151113/five-myths-about-swedens-refugee-crisis
Is interest waning? The thread was on p2 for, I think, the first time since the start of the migrant crisis.
Greece: "Open the border!" - Asian migrants demand EU entrance Hundreds of Pakistani and Bangladeshi people protested at the border crossing point near Idomeni, Thursday, demanding to Macedonian police to open the border and let them enter the country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eZj714HYtM
Stranded migrants try to storm into Macedonia, tear down fence Hundreds of Moroccans, Algerians and Pakistanis tried to storm the border between Greece and Macedonia on Thursday, tearing down part of the barbed wire fence at the crossing and demanding to be allowed to carry on into northern Europe.
<snip> Some threw stones at police while others fell to their knees shouting, "We want to go to Germany!"
Stranded migrants try to storm into Macedonia, tear down fence Hundreds of Moroccans, Algerians and Pakistanis tried to storm the border between Greece and Macedonia on Thursday, tearing down part of the barbed wire fence at the crossing and demanding to be allowed to carry on into northern Europe.
<snip> Some threw stones at police while others fell to their knees shouting, "We want to go to Germany!"
This has got to be embarrassing for Germany esp Merkel hasn't it?
There are hundreds of migrants trying to get to Germany on the basis of that invitation. How can they keep denying it? Even their supposed new stance of not offering asylum to certain countries isn't deterring them.
Police Raid Refugee Center, Arrest 27 Undocumented Migrants
"In a surprise early morning police raid Tuesday, some 60 Italian cops in riot gear, accompanied by police dogs, entered a refugee welcome centre in Rome asking to see the papers of those staying there, and arrested 27 undocumented individuals from Maghreb, Ethiopia and Eritrea."
Note the young man near the start of the video standing behind a pretty girl, holding her by the arms as a shield. She looks terrified. WHen the police come near he finally pushes her aside and makes a run for it leaving her alone to face the music. I hope that wee whelp gets caught.
The police are being overwhelmed. How long will they tolerate the stone throwing and crowding before they start using those assault rifles?
And why are the migrants waving a banner saying 'open or die'?
Are they threatening the police or threatening to kill themselves?
Note the young man near the start of the video standing behind a pretty girl, holding her by the arms as a shield. She looks terrified. WHen the police come near he finally pushes her aside and makes a run for it leaving her alone to face the music. I hope that wee whelp gets caught.
The police are being overwhelmed. How long will they tolerate the stone throwing and crowding before they start using those assault rifles?
And why are the migrants waving a banner saying 'open or die'? Are they threatening the police or threatening to kill themselves?
They've been threatening to kill themselves. Many of them say they'd rather die than return home.
The Latest: German official says some migrants IS radicals A senior German police official says some of the migrants reaching Europe are Islamic State radicals planning terrorist attacks, but the refugee influx is not systemically used by extremists to bring members into the EU.
The Austria Press Agency cited German federal police chief Hans-Georg Maasen as saying that some who blend in with the migrants fought with IS and are planning a "combat mission" once they arrive in Europe. He said Thursday that his office knows of 7,900 Islamic radicals in Germany who advocate violence to advance their goals, with some trying to win migrants to their cause. https://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=235&sid=37518245&title=the-latest-german-official-says-some-migrants-is-radicals
And a report from C4 News Calais migrants: police clash with refugees at camp Violent scenes in Calais, as police clashed with refugees and migrants trying to block a road and climb aboard trucks heading for the Channel port. Rocks were thrown at officers as they fired tear gas in an attempt to clear the motorway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytmknwVfvGE
And a report from C4 News Calais migrants: police clash with refugees at camp Violent scenes in Calais, as police clashed with refugees and migrants trying to block a road and climb aboard trucks heading for the Channel port. Rocks were thrown at officers as they fired tear gas in an attempt to clear the motorway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytmknwVfvGE
Why should anyone have to run the gauntlet of that lot
And a report from C4 News Calais migrants: police clash with refugees at camp Violent scenes in Calais, as police clashed with refugees and migrants trying to block a road and climb aboard trucks heading for the Channel port. Rocks were thrown at officers as they fired tear gas in an attempt to clear the motorway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytmknwVfvGE
Why are they not arresting them for violent conduct, etc.
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More than 300,000 refugees currently living in Germany have not yet submitted an application for asylum as the German authorities are overloaded, German media Focus Online reported on Thursday.
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/955116.shtml
At least seven out of ten Swedes support the government's controversial decision to tighten asylum rules, a new survey has suggested.
http://www.thelocal.se/20151126/poll-swedes-get-behind-stricter-asylum-rules-sweden
That's pretty telling, isn't it?
BELGRADE – Battling terrorism in Europe and curbing the refugees flow from the wider Middle East have become intertwined in EU politics, with the French prime minister causing quite a stir on Tuesday after calling for the cessation of Europe’s migrant influx.
“We cannot take any more refugees in Europe. That’s impossible,” Manuel Valls told a crowd of journalists.
The statement made headlines ahead of Wednesday’s visit from German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, who arrved in Paris to offer her country’s support in crushing the terrorist threat across the EU.
The prime minister’s office however insisted that the original sentiment was lost in translation and Valls meant that Europe in general should demonstrate its ability to effectively control its borders.
http://inserbia.info/today/2015/11/french-pm-says-no-room-for-more-refugees-in-europe/
Hosting a refugee earns landlords €35 a day from the state, but asylum seekers report being left without gas, water and food
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/26/italy-migrant-shelters-refugees-naples-landlords
The Latest: Migrants trying to get into Macedonia from Greece clash with police
3:50 p.m.
Scores of migrants stranded at Greece's northern border have clashed with police while trying to force their way into Macedonia.
The migrants from Iran, Morocco, Pakistan and several other countries confronted Macedonian riot police who were seen hitting protesters with batons.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/8085ab6038914fa3b541b1356bd0dcb8/EU--Europe-Migrants-The-Latest
Relations between the Czech president and prime minister have hit an all-time low over the migrant crisis. After weeks of restraint, Prime Minister Sobotka recently accused the president of populism and “legitimizing xenophobia”. President Zeman has now lashed back, accusing the head of government of putting the country at risk by his indecisiveness and humanistic stance.
http://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/czech-top-officials-in-war-of-words-over-migrant-crisis
OBERHAUSEN, Germany (Reuters) – When Daniela Handwerk looked out of her window earlier this month and saw the church across the street being emptied out and turned into a refugee shelter, she panicked – and she was not alone.
As news of the plan to house 50 refugees in the church and suspend Sunday services spread through this community on the outskirts of Oberhausen, in the Ruhr valley, angry residents pressed church and city officials to reconsider.
http://www.religionnews.com/2015/11/26/after-uproar-german-town-warms-to-refugees-who-took-over-church-islam-christianity-europe/
Ahhh the old 'saying' and 'doing' trick. Aslong as you say it with heartfelt sincerity then that's all that matters to be honest.
Why am I not surprised? that's the ones we know about. There were two reports just yesterday of around 40 illegal immigrants hidden in lorries. That's just in one area.
Greece: "Open the border!" - Asian migrants demand EU entrance
Hundreds of Pakistani and Bangladeshi people protested at the border crossing point near Idomeni, Thursday, demanding to Macedonian police to open the border and let them enter the country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eZj714HYtM
Hundreds of migrants stuck at Macedonia-Greece border - AFP
"going back to our country is not an option".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm4XLY_CZG8
I get the impression that many migrants don't actually understand that Merkel's invite was only for war refugees.
UPDATED: Sweden's reputation for openness is being questioned as it tightens asylum rules and border controls. But how much are attitudes really changing? Here's a truth check on some of the more common misperceptions about how the refugee crisis is affecting the Nordic country.
http://www.thelocal.se/20151113/five-myths-about-swedens-refugee-crisis
Norway runs anti-refugee ads in Afghanistan
Ads from the Norwegian government are in Afghan newspapers this week warning that potential asylum seekers “will be returned by force”.
http://www.thelocal.no/20151126/norway-publishes-anti-refugee-ads-in-afghanistan
Maybe it got lost in the translation:)
Stranded migrants try to storm into Macedonia, tear down fence
Hundreds of Moroccans, Algerians and Pakistanis tried to storm the border between Greece and Macedonia on Thursday, tearing down part of the barbed wire fence at the crossing and demanding to be allowed to carry on into northern Europe.
<snip>
Some threw stones at police while others fell to their knees shouting, "We want to go to Germany!"
A few ran across into Macedonia but were quickly detained by police. Police in riot gear guarded a gap where migrants had torn down about 30-40 meters of fence, and a Reuters photographer saw riot police armed with assault rifles.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/26/us-europe-migrants-greece-macedonia-idUSKBN0TF1S420151126
Some video of the attempted incursion
Greece: Macedonian police clash with migrants as journey to EU is blighted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5BlUf6FDjg
There are hundreds of migrants trying to get to Germany on the basis of that invitation. How can they keep denying it? Even their supposed new stance of not offering asylum to certain countries isn't deterring them.
"In a surprise early morning police raid Tuesday, some 60 Italian cops in riot gear, accompanied by police dogs, entered a refugee welcome centre in Rome asking to see the papers of those staying there, and arrested 27 undocumented individuals from Maghreb, Ethiopia and Eritrea."
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/11/26/police-raid-refugee-center-arrest-27-undocumented-migrants/
Note the young man near the start of the video standing behind a pretty girl, holding her by the arms as a shield. She looks terrified. WHen the police come near he finally pushes her aside and makes a run for it leaving her alone to face the music. I hope that wee whelp gets caught.
The police are being overwhelmed. How long will they tolerate the stone throwing and crowding before they start using those assault rifles?
And why are the migrants waving a banner saying 'open or die'?
Are they threatening the police or threatening to kill themselves?
They've been threatening to kill themselves. Many of them say they'd rather die than return home.
Reuters news report
Stranded migrants lose hope on the border in Macedonia
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-stranded-on-the-border-in-macedonia/article27496003/
Several immigrants are said to have been picked up from the M20 and the A2/M2 tonight.
Police are reporting upwards of 22 migrants caught in several areas around Kent's highways.
All have been left with Immigration Services at Dover.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/around-two-dozen-migrants-seized-47030/
A senior German police official says some of the migrants reaching Europe are Islamic State radicals planning terrorist attacks, but the refugee influx is not systemically used by extremists to bring members into the EU.
The Austria Press Agency cited German federal police chief Hans-Georg Maasen as saying that some who blend in with the migrants fought with IS and are planning a "combat mission" once they arrive in Europe. He said Thursday that his office knows of 7,900 Islamic radicals in Germany who advocate violence to advance their goals, with some trying to win migrants to their cause.
https://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=235&sid=37518245&title=the-latest-german-official-says-some-migrants-is-radicals
ISIS radicals planning terror attacks in Europe ARE entering the continent hidden among migrants, says German police chief
German police chief claims ISIS jihadis are entering Europe as migrants
Hans-Georg Maasen said he believed they are planning 'combat missions'
He also stated his office was aware of 7,900 radicals living in Germany
The country's federal police receive several credible terror tips every week
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3335489/ISIS-radicals-planning-terror-attacks-Europe-entering-continent-hidden-migrants-says-German-police-chief.html
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=dd7_1448567112
And a report from C4 News
Calais migrants: police clash with refugees at camp
Violent scenes in Calais, as police clashed with refugees and migrants trying to block a road and climb aboard trucks heading for the Channel port. Rocks were thrown at officers as they fired tear gas in an attempt to clear the motorway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytmknwVfvGE
Why should anyone have to run the gauntlet of that lot
And it doesn't endear those thugs either, why would any one want to import aggressive young men like that?
Why are they not arresting them for violent conduct, etc.