Ségolène Royal the French ecology minister has issued a warning concerning Nutella, the popular, the Italian chocolate spread's damaging environmental impact. One of the main ingredients in Nutella, palm oil, which requires extensive tracts of land for its production. [caption id="attachment_1346" align="aligncenter" width="636"] French Ecology minister, Ségolène...
In 2015 Frontex will be testing fixed wing, ship-launched AR3 Net Ray drones built by Portuguese-based Tekever as part of its Frontex mission. [caption id="attachment_1315" align="aligncenter" width="720"] AR3 NET RAY Drone being tested at sea[/caption] According to a statement made by Tekever Chief Operations Officer Ricardo Mendes at the Paris Air Show the drones...
Frank thought his prayers had been answered when he saw a fast boat approaching their dinghy out at sea off Misurata. It was the middle of the night on April 28. He had been at sea on a makeshift rubber dinghy with a group of 70...
EU home Affairs Ministers in Luxembourg this week failed to reach any common ground on the controversial proposal to redistribute 40,000 refugees across the bloc. In its official statement after the meeting on Tuesday, the Council said in its conclusion on migration that a common understanding that...
Two men from Gambia and Ghana, who almost died in the Mediterranean when they crossed over from Libya on a rickety boat in 2011, are now heading back to sea in a much more seaworthy vessel, competing in a world championship sailing competition. [caption id="attachment_1239" align="aligncenter" width="667"] Elias Orjin...
France has unveiled plans to provide a further 10,500 new housing units for migrants. [caption id="attachment_1220" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Makeshift Camp in France[/caption] The announcement comes as France is engaged in a spat with Italy over a decision by Paris to step up of border security to block migrants...
Pope Francis has urged people not to close the door on migrants seeking a better life. "I invite you all to ask for forgiveness for those who close the door on those people who are looking for life, for a family, and to be cared for," he...
Hungary announced plans to build a four-meter-high fence along its border with Serbia to stop migrants. [caption id="attachment_1237" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hungary[/caption] The move comes as EU interior ministers failed to agree on a plan to distribute migrants from frontline states across the bloc....
The remains of 30 migrants were discovered in Dirkou, Niger on Monday, bringing the total number of migrants found dead in Sahara this week to 48. On Sunday, 18 bodies were discovered near the oasis of Arlit, south of Niger’s border with Algeria. The deceased are believed to...
Migrant workers preparing for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar are facing danger of death due to terrible working conditions such as being forced to work in 50C heat without water. In many cases the employers withhold salaries and retain their guest workers' passports to...