Anthony Bo, a 32-year-old American who fled after being sentenced to nine months in prison for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, has requested asylum in Canada. He expressed hope that former President Donald Trump would grant him…
Nearly three years after fleeing the war in Ukraine, a dozen refugees remain in the small French village of Cazilhac. Among them, Olena reflects on her harrowing journey and efforts to build a new life, including her job as a…
Marcin Romanowski, the former Deputy Justice Minister of Poland, has been granted asylum in Hungary after being sought by Interpol for alleged embezzlement. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban asserts that political victims will find refuge in Hungary, which has raised…
Hungary has offered political asylum to former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, who is facing an EU arrest warrant issued by Poland. Romanowski’s attorney, Bartosz Lewandowski, confirmed the asylum grant, claiming that the legal actions against his client are…
Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish Deputy Minister of Justice facing multiple allegations of embezzlement and fraud, has been granted asylum in Hungary. Earlier in the day, a European arrest warrant was issued against him in Warsaw. Romanowski, who denies all…
The European Court of Justice ruled that the Netherlands can terminate the asylum provision for third-country nationals fleeing the war in Ukraine sooner than for Ukrainians. This decision impacts individuals, primarily from countries such as Algeria, Turkey, Pakistan, and Nigeria,…
A growing number of Colombian nationals are applying for asylum in Germany, despite nearly zero chances of approval. The German government aims to inform Colombians about the slim prospects of resettlement while encouraging skilled migration in sectors facing labor shortages….
In November 2024, Switzerland saw a significant drop in asylum applications, with 2,325 requests filed—26% fewer than the previous year. The trend of decreasing applications continued, totaling 25,884 for the year to date. Afghanistan remained the leading country of origin,…
To obtain Dutch citizenship as a Syrian refugee, one must follow several steps, starting with applying for a temporary asylum permit. After five years, a permanent residence permit can be obtained. Integration is required, including achieving B1-level proficiency in Dutch…
Following news of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, many Syrian refugees in Europe, including activist Osama Shamsabbi, express a mix of joy and concern about returning home. European politicians are discussing the possibility of repatriating refugees, with countries like Austria…
In the wake of the regime’s collapse in Syria, several EU member states have announced the suspension of Syrian asylum applications. Germany, France, the UK, and others have cited the current uncertainty in Syria as justification. Experts suggest that this…
As uncertainty looms following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, political tensions in Switzerland rise over the fate of Syrian refugees. The Swiss People’s Party advocates for a return program for refugees, while the Greens and Green Liberal…
