Keywords: Migration


Four young Moroccans rescued after attempted swim to Ceuta

Four young Moroccans were rescued off the coast of Ceuta on Monday after attempting to swim to the Spanish enclave under challenging weather conditions. The maritime area between Fnideq and Ceuta once again became the scene of a dangerous migration attempt, as several young men braved rough seas and......

Nearly 7,700 deaths and disappearances recorded on migration routes in 2025

At least 7,667 people died or went missing on migration routes worldwide in 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). While the figure represents a 16.7% decrease from 2024, when 9,200 deaths were recorded, experts warn that the true number is likely higher due to underreporting......

Moroccan navy intercepts 189 irregular migrants heading toward the Canary Islands

Units of the Royal Moroccan Navy intercepted a boat carrying 189 irregular migrants off the coast of Dakhla on Monday, as they attempted to reach the Canary Islands, according to an official military statement. The vessel, described as a small fishing boat, was stopped during a maritime patrol operation......

Deadly collision off Greece highlights migrant route dangers

At least 15 people have died after a Greek coastguard patrol vessel collided with a boat carrying migrants near the island of Chios, authorities said on Tuesday, reviving concerns over the dangers faced by people attempting to cross the eastern Mediterranean. According to regional officials, the victims......

Severe weather: Spanish civil guard warns of collapse of the Ceuta border barrier

Spain’s Civil Guard has raised concerns over serious damage to the double border fence separating Ceuta from Morocco, following heavy storms that recently affected the Strait of Gibraltar area. According to the Unified Association of the Civil Guard (AUGC), several sections of the fence have collapsed......

Visas, residence permits and integration: Moroccans at the center of France’s migration dynamics

Recent official data on immigration in France highlight the central role played by Moroccan nationals in the country’s migration landscape. Whether through short-term mobility, long-term settlement or integration pathways, Moroccans continue to stand out as one of the most prominent non-European......

Spanish government to approve a migrant regularization decree

The Spanish government is set to approve a decree launching an extraordinary regularization process for migrants already living in the country. The initiative, expected to be validated by the Council of Ministers, stems from a political agreement within the governing coalition and aims to provide legal......

Binance faces $6 billion weekly outflows as traders shift assets

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, recorded its biggest weekly asset withdrawal since November 10, with over $6 billion exiting the platform in the week starting January 19, 2026. On-chain data tracked by CryptoQuant shows outflows across multiple blockchains and asset types: Bitcoin......

Greece moves to toughen penalties against illegal migrant smuggling

The Greek Ministry of Migration has submitted a new draft law to Parliament aimed at significantly strengthening penalties against illegal migrant smuggling. The proposed legislation includes life imprisonment for convicted smugglers and the immediate deportation of migrants found guilty of criminal......