Over 800 Migrants Set Sail for Italy in One Week as Numbers Rise
In the past week, around 800 migrants have attempted to reach Italy from North Africa as migrant transport NGO activity has resumed the flow of migrants in the Mediterranean.
Reports: Iraqi Minister Suspected of Social Benefits Fraud in Sweden
HELSINKI (AP) — Swedish media reports say Iraq’s defense minister, who holds dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship, is suspected of illegally receiving benefits in Sweden.
Libya’s Coast Guard Intercepts 284 Europe-Bound Migrants
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s coast guard says it has intercepted 284 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast.
Syrian Refugee Imprisoned for Spreading Islamic State Propaganda
A 32-year-old Syrian with refugee status in Germany has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison for spreading propaganda for Islamic State.
Germany Again Deports Lebanese Convict After Asylum Attempt
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities have again deported a Lebanese man who was convicted of drug dealing and deported earlier this year but then returned to Germany.
PM Mitsotakis Says Greece Will ‘Shut the Door’ to Illegal Immigration
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that his government will deploy over a thousand more border guards, upgrade its sea patrols, and institute more restrictive holding centres for migrants as he said his country will “shut the door” to illegals.
Dozens of Illegals Found in EU-Origin Containers in Two Incidents in One Day
Dozens of illegals were found in two shipping containers in the British Isles that had travelled from mainland Europe in two separate incidents on Thursday.
France Faces All-Time Record of Nearly 140,000 Asylum Applications in 2019
France faces yet another record-breaking year for asylum applications after Senator François-Noël Buffet claimed that there had been a 12 per cent increase in asylum applications since 2018.
Over 1,350 Migrants Arrive on Greek Islands in Single Weekend
The Greek coastguard has said more than 1,350 migrants arrived on various islands in the Aegean Sea over the weekend as tensions boil in the already overcrowded camps.
25 Migrant Stowaways Discovered in Refrigerator Lorry Bound for Britain
A cargo ship bound for Britain was turned back to Europe Tuesday night after a refrigerated truck onboard was found to have a human cargo of illegal migrants.
Hungary Grants Special Status to Orthodox Jewish Group
The Hungarian government has granted the Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation (EMIH) special status in the country, giving it official recognition “in the highest category.”
Hate Hoax? Migrant Beaten by ‘Fascists’ Was Actually Attacked by Other Migrants
A Nigerian migrant who was said to have been beaten up by “fascists” was actually assaulted by Roma from eastern Europe, according to police sources.
Observatory Releases Report on Christian Persecution in Europe
ROME — The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe has published its annual 2019 report, chronicling the rising level of Christian persecution throughout Europe in the previous year. In its report, the observatory documented “a rise in
Pakistani Migrant Male Gets 10 Years For Terror Plot to Kill Geert Wilders Over Mohammed Cartoons
A Pakistani man has been jailed in the Netherlands for his plot to launch a terror attack against Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders.
Pics: Pope Eliminates Pork from Banquet out of Respect for Muslims
Pope Francis invited 1,500 mostly poor people to lunch this weekend to celebrate the World Day for the Poor and requested that all pork be removed from the menu so as not to give offense to Muslim guests.
52 ‘Sub-Saharan’ Illegals Arrested After Smashing Truck Through Border Post
Media reports say a van carrying 52 migrants has smashed through border barriers between Morocco and Spain to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
UK Govt Admits Foreign Labour ‘Depresses Wages’ as Corbyn Promises Immigration Rises
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, admitted that foreign labour ‘depresses wages’ in the UK, and Corbyn Backs ‘A Great Deal’ of Immigration.
Uncovered: Antisemitic Social Media of Niqab-clad Election Advert Star
Left-wing Welsh separatists Plaid Cymru have been embarrassed after the niqab-clad Muslim who starred in their election broadcast was linked to antisemitic posts on social media.
France Shuts Down Mosques and Schools Linked to Islamism in 15 Neighbourhoods
The French government has shut down mosques, schools, and associations linked to the spread of Islamist ideology in fifteen neighbourhoods across the country.
Jihadi Bride Returns to Germany, Arrested on Arrival
BERLIN (AP) – A German woman accused of joining the Islamic State group in Syria and marrying an IS fighter has been arrested on arrival in Germany.
Sweden: Populists Top Poll as Leftist Govt Struggles with Gang Violence
The populist Sweden Democrats have come first in a new opinion poll as the ruling Social Democrats struggle to deal with ongoing violent gang crime and a wave of explosions across the country.
Macron’s France: Thefts Up 59 Per Cent on Paris Metro to ‘Unequaled Level’
A new report from the Ile-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) has claimed that theft offences have dramatically increased this year to “unequalled levels” across the Paris metro system.
Pew: Europe Hosting at Least 3.9 Million Illegal Immigrants
Europe is currently home to somewhere between 3.9 and 4.8 million illegal immigrants, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.
Leftists Triggered by Santa’s Dutch Sidekick, ‘Black Pete’
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – The Dutch version of St. Nicholas is due to arrive in the Netherlands in an annual children´s party that has become the backdrop for increasingly acrimonious confrontations between supporters and opponents of his sidekick, Black Pete.
Welsh Separatist Leader: Wales Should Be Turned Into ‘Nation of Sanctuary’ for Refugees
Liz Saville Roberts, who leads the Welsh separatist party Plaid Cymru in Britain’s House of Commons, has called for her small country to become a “nation of sanctuary” for the world’s refugees.
Illegal Migrant Caught Working in Secure Area of Stockholm Airport
Swedish police arrested an illegal migrant this week after it was found he had been working in the secure area of Stockholm’s Arlanda airport despite having a deportation order.
Women Returning From the Islamic State Will be Allowed To Roam Free in Germany
Two women, both supporters of the Islamic State terror group, will be allowed to roam the streets of Germany after being sent back to the country from Syria by Turkey.
EU Court: Illegal to Throw Violent Migrants Out Of Asylum Homes
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that European Union member states are not allowed to kick asylum seekers out of asylum homes even if they have been violent in the past. The ruling comes after a case involving
Turkey Deports 7 German, One British Islamic State Terrorist Suspects
Turkish officials say Turkey has deported seven German and one British Islamic State suspects to their home countries.
France is Target of More Islamic Terror Attacks Than Any Other EU State
France is the European member state most affected by radical Islamic terrorism according to a study that shows over half of the terror attacks in the EU occurred in the country.
Half of Europe’s Nearly Five Million Illegals Have Ended up in Just Two Countries, Germany And the UK
Two-thirds of all so-called unauthorised immigrants in Europe live in just four member states, and by one count there are more illegals in the United Kingdom than any other EU nation, according to new research.
Dozens of Illegal Boat Migrants Brought Ashore over Weekend
Dozens of illegal migrants successfully reached the shores of Britain over the weekend, being brought to Dover by the Border Force after four “incidents” of migrant boats being intercepted within three days.
German Police Thwart ISIS Style Terrorist Plot, Arresting Three Men
Police in Germany have arrested three men suspected of plotting an ‘Isis-style’ terrorist attack to ‘kill as many people as possible’.
Data: UK Takes Record Number of Non-EU Foreign Born Workers
A new report from ONS shows that the number of non-EU born foreign workers has climbed to an all-time high in the United Kingdom.
Nearly 700,000 in Germany are Without Permanent Housing, and Over 60 Percent Are Migrants
New figures reveal that around 678,000 people in Germany are now without access to a permanent residence, with tens of thousands currently living on the street. The report, released by the German Federal Working Community (BAG), shows that in 2018 there
In Sweden, Taxpayers are Funding Violent Islamic Extremist Groups
The Swedish Security Service (Säpo) has found that taxpayer money is being funnelled into Islamic extremist group’s pockets through government grants.
Turkey Threatens to Punish E.U. and Release All Islamic State Prisoners
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned European nations Tuesday they should “revise” their thinking towards his country or risk being flooded by Islamic State terrorists now being held in Turkish jails.
British Founder of Syria’s White Helmets Found Dead in Istanbul
ISTANBUL — A former British army officer who helped found the White Helmets volunteer organization in Syria was found dead in Istanbul early Monday, Turkish officials and the group said. The cause of death was under investigation.
Tories Attack Labour on Immigration, But Think Tank Warns Both Parties Failing on Borders
Leader Tory politician Michael Gove has slammed Labour’s “open borders” plan for immigration — but a leading immigration-sceptic think tank has noted Gove’s own party is also weak on the issue.
As Bombings Spread, Denmark Closes Border With Sweden
Denmark will temporarily reinstate border controls with Sweden and step up police work along the border after a series of violent crimes and explosions around Copenhagen that Danish authorities say were carried out by perpetrators from Sweden.
Turkey Begins Deporting Captured Islamic State Terrorists to U.S., Germany, France
Turkey is following through on its promise to repatriate captured Islamic State terrorists, signalling Monday that NATO allies France, Germany, Denmark, and the U.S. will be the first on the receiving end of returned jihadists.
Build a Wall: Spanish Populists Pledge ‘Impassable’ Barrier to Stop African Illegals
The Spanish populist party Vox have promised to build an “impassable wall” around Spain’s North African exclaves to stop illegal immigration as the party surges ahead of Sunday’s election.
Spain Holds Second Election of 2019, Establishment Fears Populist Surge
MADRID (AP) – Spaniards were voting Sunday in the country’s fourth election in as many years with Catalonia’s secession drive and the predicted rise of Vox dominating the campaign.
Turkey’s Islamist President Makes Fresh Threat to Flood Europe with Migrants
During a recent visit to Hungary, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again threatened to open the gates for Syrians to head to Europe in large numbers.
Greece: Suspected Far-Left Extremists Arrested, Weapons Seized in Raids
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities announced Saturday they had arrested three people and detained a further 15 in a “wide sweep” by the police’s counterterrorism squad on suspected left-wing extremists that also yielded an arms cache.
Women in Swedish Asylum Home Express Fear of Living with Migrant Men
Women at an asylum home in Halmstad have claimed to feel increasingly unsafe around male residents who make abusive comments at them and try to sexually assault them.
Syrian and Afghan Asylum Seekers Attack Village Disco with Machetes
Syrian and Afghan asylum seekers attacked a village disco in a small German village armed with machetes after two were kicked out by a bouncer.
Jewish Chronicle Urges Non-Jews Not to Back ‘Racist’ Corbyn
The Jewish Chronicle has taken the extraordinary step of dedicating its entire front page to a plea to gentile readers not to back Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn in Britain’s upcoming snap election.
Just One in Five Britons Say Bible Is Relevant to Them
Fewer than one in five people, 18 per cent, in England and Wales say that the Bible is relevant to them, as the number of those professing a Christian faith continues to fall.
Paris: Police Clear Over 1,600 People from Illegal Migrant Squatter Camps
PARIS (AP) – French police have carried out a large operation to dismantle makeshift migrant camps in northeast Paris.
Macron’s France to Boost Economic Migration
While the government of French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to tighten some forms of migration, it has also presented new quotas to boost economic migration.
EU Sends Tens of Millions to Turkey to Persuade Govt to Control Migrant Flows
BRUSSELS (AP) – The European Union is preparing to pay Turkey tens of millions of euros to help bolster its coast guard, a senior EU official said Wednesday, as increasing numbers of people leave the country in hopes of finding sanctuary or jobs in Europe.
Germany: Over Third of Population Will Have Migrant Roots in 20 Years
A German migration expert claims that at least 35 per cent of the German population will have foreign backgrounds by the year 2040, rising to as much as 70 per cent in major cities.
Five Migrant Boats Sail for England Every Week
Despite declarations from both the United Kingdom and France to curb migrant crossings of the English Channel, a report has found that since the beginning of the year an average of five migrant-filled boats set sail towards England every week.
Russia Partners with Hungary to Aid Syrian Christians
Russia and Hungary have agreed to jointly rebuild a monastery in Syria, along with financing a large bakery to provide bread for a whole city, Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto told public radio on Sunday.
Italy: Far-Leftists Arrested for Breaking into Public Housing, Illegally Giving It to Migrants
Police have arrested five members of a far-left extremist group in Milan after they broke into vacant public housing and illegally gave it away to migrants.
Pope Francis Thanks Town for Letting Church Register Migrants
Pope Francis expressed vocal gratitude Sunday to a town in southern Italy that has allowed the Catholic Church to register migrants as parish residents so they can obtain legal documents.
Expert: Swedish Bombings Not Matched by Any Industrialised Country
An analyst at Sweden’s National Bomb Guard has claimed that the growing explosion and bombing phenomenon in the country is not matched by any other industrialised nation.
Migrants to Receive More Cash Per Day than Disabled Italians
The leftist Italian coalition government will likely give far more cash per day to migrants than to Italians with disabilities, according Il Giornale’s analysis of the new budget.
Turkey Warns Europe It Is Repatriating All Captured Islamic State Terrorists
The Turkish government has warned its NATO allies in Europe to get ready to receive thousands of Islamic State fighters captured on battlefields in Syria as it begins efforts to repatriate them to their countries of origin.
Macron Says He Prefers ‘Legal’ African Migrants over ‘Clandestine Networks of Bulgarians and Ukrainians’
Sofia (AFP) — Bulgaria on Saturday said it would summon France’s ambassador to Sofia on Monday over “insulting” comments about immigration by French President Emmanuel Macron sparked outrage.
Migrant Gang Boss Claims Asylum in Germany Weeks After Being Deported
Organised crime migrant clan boss Ibrahim Miri has claimed asylum in Germany after coming back into the country illegally only 15 weeks after authorities deported him.
Govt to Redistribute 5,000 Migrants from Islands Across Mainland Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The transfer of migrants from overcrowded camps on the islands to the Greek mainland continued over the weekend, with authorities saying 415 arrived at the port of Eleusis west of Athens Saturday afternoon and another 380 expected around noon Sunday.
France: Two Schools Set on Fire and Police Attacked as Mobs of 20 to 30 Riot
On Halloween night, mobs set fires to two schools in the French city of Béziers, causing significant damage. The perpetrators also attacked police and responding firefighters.
Italian Supply Ship Picks up 200 Migrants off Libya’s Waters, Says NGO
ROME (AP) — A private aid group says an Italian offshore supply ship has saved some 200 migrants in waters off Libya.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Germans Say Antisemitism Has Increased in Germany
Around two-thirds of Germans feel antisemitic attitudes have increased in Germany, while more than a quarter holds some sort of antisemitic belief, according to a study.
UK Police: All 39 Migrants Found Dead in Lorry from Vietnam, Three More Suspected Smugglers Detained
LONDON (AP) — All 39 people found dead in a refrigerated container truck in England last week were Vietnamese nationals, British police said, as three more people were arrested in Ireland and Vietnam in the sprawling international investigation into what appears to be a people-smuggling tragedy.
Left-Wing Italian Govt Allows NGO Ship with 88 Migrants Aboard to Dock
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Italy has assigned a port where 88 migrants stranded for days on a rescue ship can disembark, following a deal to share them out among several European countries.
People Smugglers Offering ‘First-Class’ Passage on Luxury Yachts at €10k Per Illegal Migrant
Fresh reports have claimed that people smugglers have been chartering luxury yachts to smuggle migrants from Turkey to Europe for as much as 10,000 euros per person.
French Govt Offers 10k Euros to Workers to Stay in Paris No-Go Zone
As part of an action plan to address problems in the troubled Paris suburbs of Seine-Saint-Denis, the French government has offered 10,000 euros to public workers to remain working in the area.
Vandals Profane 100 Christian Tombs in French Cemetery
Vandals went through a graveyard in southwest France before dawn on Wednesday smashing anything relating to Christian symbolism, including dozens of stone crosses, crucifixes, and images of angels and the Virgin Mary.
Court Orders Belgium to Repatriate Islamic State Mother, Children from Syria
Belgian authorities have been ordered to repatriate a woman who joined the Islamic State group and her two children from the camp in Syria where she is being held, a lawyer for her family said Thursday.
French Senator Says Islamic Veil Wearers Like ‘Halloween Witches’
French Independent Senator Jean Louis Masson compared wearers of the Islamic veil to “Halloween witches” during a debate in the French parliament, leading to some to call for sanctions against him.
11 Suspected Jihadists Arrested in Swiss Raids, Including Several Minors
A large-scale anti-terror raid in three cantons across Switzerland has led to the arrest of 11 suspected jihadists including five minors.
Statistics Show Paris Violent Crime and Robberies Surging
Crime statistics in the French capital show a continued surge in violent crime, with some areas of the city seeing as much as a 70 per cent rise in violent incidents.
Church Partners with Italian Mayor to Streamline Immigration
The mayor of the southern Italian town of San Severo has signed an agreement with local Bishop Giovanni Checchinato granting every Catholic parish the power to register migrants living under their roof.
Radical Muslim Arrested for Threatening to Kill Swedish and Danish Royals
Danish police arrested a 33-year-old Muslim man in Copenhagen after he threatened on social media to behead members of the Swedish and Danish royal families.
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