Albania
EU Cooperation
Albania and FRONTEX launch the first ever joint operation outside EU
English
FRONTEX in Albania, Avramopoulos: Citizen´s Security at Our Focus
English
IOs dealing with Migration
IOM trains Albanian law enforcement agencies on cultural competency and awareness in working with foreign nationals
English
Migration issues and challenges
Illegal Emigrants use Albania as Transit Country - Minister Declares
English
SMI Rings Alarm on Youth Migration
English
Border Management
50 Frontex Officers to Be Deployed to Albanian Border
English
Albania and Kosovo to Fully
English
Albania, First in WB to Monitor External Borders - PM says
English
Bushati: Border Correction, An Old and Dangerous Idea
English
Dutch gov’t officially asks EC to remove visa-free regime with Albania
English
North Macedonia's President Against Border Correction Kosovo-Serbia
English
Armenia
EU Cooperation
Armenia’s Mnatsakanyan: Visa liberalization with EU is very fundamental matter to us
English
Report: Armenia steps up efforts to reinforce and enhance partnership with EU
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Negative migration balance of Armenia in 1st quarter of 2019 makes 1218 persons
Russian
Migration issues and challenges
Armenia, China to lift mutual visas as executive backs bill on free travel rules
English
Compulsory or voluntary return. EU countries send AR citizens to home country
Armenian
Azerbaijan
State Bodies dealing with Migration
5th world forum on intercultural dialogue
English
ICMPD participation at Migration School closing ceremony
English
Research institutes
Other
EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World
English
Belarus
EU Cooperation
Belarus hopes to sign visa agreement with EU before Schengen visa fee increases
English
Belarus' Investigative Committee eager to cooperate with Europol, Eurojust
English
EU to allocate €3.5m for Urbany-Silene border checkpoint upgrade project
English
MFA: Belarus, EU close to signing visa facilitation, readmission agreements
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Belarus, Russia review approaches to exchange of information on migration
English
Border Management
A working meeting took place in Grodno among experts from the border agencies of Belarus, Poland and Ukraine
Russian
Citizens of Yemen Detained at Brest Railway Checkpoint
Russian
Bosnia and Herzegovina
EU Cooperation
EU supports BiH in managing Migration Flows with additional 13 million Euros
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Germany donated Specialized Equipment to BiH Border Police
English
Meeting of the Task Force Combating Human Trafficking and Illegal Immigration held
English
Signing of Protocol on Border Point between BiH, Serbia and Montenegro
English
IOs dealing with Migration
IOM organized the ninth regular coordination meeting of the directors of Border Police agencies from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo*
English
Regional Meeting on Readmission in the Western Balkans in Sarajevo
English
Migration issues and challenges
Alarming Information: more than 70,000 Citizens have renounced BH Citizenship
English
Migrant stories
Soccer Player Sets Goal for Bosnian Life
English
Songs Bring Locals and Migrants Together in Bosnian Town
English
Mobility
Most of the Economic Migrants in Germany come from BiH
Bosnian
Other
A New Center for Migrants To Be Built at Vucjak near Bihac
Serbian
Georgia
EU Cooperation
EaP Ministerial held in Brussels to mark 10th anniversary: a joint document released
English
EU launches EU4Digital programme in Georgia
English
European Commission head Juncker says Georgia is a ‘100% European state’
English
Georgian FM at V4 and EaP meeting: Georgia is the leader of the Eastern Partnership format
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
David Zalkaliani has met with the Vice President of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees of Germany
Georgian
French, Georgian Interior Ministers Pledge to Counter Crime, Illegal Migration
English
Migration issues and challenges
Georgian top officials, clerics, emphasise the role of diaspora in Georgia-EU visa free deal
English
Number of Georgian asylum seekers in Germany decreased by almost 27%
English
Migrant stories
Georgian Diaspora representatives have been awarded for their contribution to various fields
English
Other
Diaspora Forum 2019 has opened in Tbilisi
English
Georgian leaders join Europe Day celebrations in Tbilisi
English
Kazakhstan
EU Cooperation
EU Country Roadmap for engagement with Civil Society 2018-2020 in Kazakhstan
English
Kazakhstan and Great Britain: expansion of strategic partnership at a new stage
Russian
Kazakhstan and Hungary: 5 years of successful strategic partnership
Russian
President Donald Tusk to visit Central Asia
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Bill simplifying the oralmans (repatriants from Mongolia) for obtaining a residence permit was developed by the Ministry of Labor of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Russian
Sad statistic: during January-March 8000 Kazakhs emigrated
Russian
IOs dealing with Migration
IOM - updated our shelter!
English
National Referral Mechanisms - Joining Efforts to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons: A Practical Handbook
English
NGOs dealing with Migration
Migration issues and challenges
Human trafficking. 60 thousand Kyrgyzstanis risk becoming slaves
Russian
Border Management
An Uzbek in a container found by Kazakhstani border guards when inspecting a truck
Russian
Other
Heads of the five countries and the Prime Minister of Armenia took part in the jubilee meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council
Russian
Kosovo
IOs dealing with Migration
IOM Kosovo and Ministry of Internal Affairs sign an MOU on AVRR
English
Border Management
Kosovo border raids put Serbian troops on high alert
English
Serb female border police officer arrested in Velji Breg, Zubin Potok
English
Kyrgyzstan
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Cost of work visas to Turkey for Kyrgyzstanis reduced
English
Foreigners arrived in Kyrgyzstan can register online
English
Japan is planning to employ Kyrgyz citizens
Russian
Migration issues and challenges
Over 105,000 Kyrgyzstanis take advantage of migration amnesty in Russia
English
Migrant stories
Infographics: Children left by labour migrants
Russian
Militants back from Syria arrested in Kyrgyzstan
English
Border Management
Consultative support to Kyrgyz Customs in the field of Implementation of TFA Action Plan (Trade Facilitation Agreement)
English
Strengthening risk analysis system in Uzbekistan
English
Workshop on Prevention and Detection of Illegal Trafficking of Goods and Means of Transport
English
Moldova
EU Cooperation
EU to help Moldova implement DCFTA in full
English
Ukraine appreciates cooperation with Moldova in DCFTA implementation
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Moldovans who worked in Italy, more informed about the right to retirement
English
IOs dealing with Migration
Moldova to be part of leadership of UN Commission for Europe
English
OSCE to ask Moldovan PG about criminal cases against Transnistrian officials
English
Research institutes
Migration issues and challenges
Migration can be positive for country’s socio-economic development, too, expert says
English
Moldovans sent home more money last April against the same period of the year before
English
Moldovans who live abroad can receive a pension in Moldova
English
Migrant stories
Explore the Diaspora: How a Moldovan set foot and prospers on Vietnamese soil
English
Nine Moldovan citizens , accused of robbery in Turkey
English
Border Management
Premier urges responsible agencies to ensure order at border crossing points
English
Recent abuses of the Tiraspol regime at border crossing points
English
Montenegro
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Foro di Roma: Montenegrin and regional police make significant contribution to suppression of international organised crime
English
Nuhodzic: Montenegro Respects Human Rights and Freedoms of Migrants
English
Migration issues and challenges
From January this year, around 1,470 migrants and refugees arrived
English
Mobility
Tirana Scraps Work Permits for Montenegrin, North Macedonia Albanians
English
North Macedonia
IOs dealing with Migration
IOM Marks Two Decades in North Macedonia
English
Migration issues and challenges
North Macedonia Finds Eight Migrants Hiding In Truck's Roof
English
Border Management
New border crossings between North Macedonia and Greece
English
Other
Anagnostopoulou: The two borders crossings with North Macedonia are bridges of friendship and cooperation
English
EU asylum applications from North Macedonia significantly drop
English
Russia
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Donetsk People’s Republic residents start applying for Russian citizenship
English
Duma adopts criminal liability amendment for mediation of illegal migration
Russian
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus and Russia agreed to exchange information on refugees
English
Oreshkin urged to stimulate high-quality labor migration
Russian
IOs dealing with Migration
Working meeting of the Head of the UNHCR Office in the Russian Federation Vanno Nupek with the Director of the Department of International Activities of the EMERCOM of Russia Vladimir Solovyov
Russian
Migration issues and challenges
In Moscow more than 50 people detained for the production of false documents
Russian
In Voronezh Oblast a man was detained for illegally registering more than 50 foreigners
Russian
Russia Takes Baby Steps Toward Integrating the Children of Immigrants
English
The head of the migration department in Nizhny Novgorod was suspected of bribery
Russian
Migrant stories
‘A surreal country’ The mad dash for Russian citizenship in separatist Luhansk
English
Nowhere to turn Thousands of refugees came to the 2018 World Cup through FIFA's FAN ID system. Now, they’re fighting to find a way to stay in Russia
English
Border Management
Border guards prevent 100,000 crimes on Russia’s borders in 2018
English
Ensuring Russia’s security upon entry for over a century: Border Guard Service turns 101
English
FSB reported an increase in the number of attempts to illegally cross the border of the Russian Federation in St. Petersburg
Russian
Russian border guards identify 1,100 terrorist suspects in 2018
English
Russian borders should be more convenient for travelers, but safe from terrorists — Putin
English
Mobility
Prihodko: Every Year 2,5 millon Citizens of Uzbekistan arrive in Russia
Russian
Other
More than 17,7 million foreigners registered in Russia
Russian
Serbia
EU Cooperation
Frontex trained 250 experts from Western Balkans and Turkey
English
Migration issues and challenges
In darkness, Hungary deports Afghan family of 6 to Serbia
English
Two Migrants Found Dead In Tanker Truck In Serbia
English
Migrant stories
Legends of Pirates
English
Night deportations from Hungary crush Afghan families’ hopes
English
Border Management
Tajikistan
EU Cooperation
Donald Tusk arrived to Dushanbe
Russian
Donald Tusk visited Sarez and was concerned about the melting of glaciers in Tajikistan
Russian
Rakhmon and Tusk discussed the inclusion of Tajikistan in the EU economic program
Russian
Rakhmon: Tajikistan is interested in developing and expanding partnership with the OSCE
Russian
The European Union is ready to help Tajikistan with the adaptation of citizens returning from Syria
Russian
Tusk announced the interest of the EU in the stability of Tajikistan
Russian
State Bodies dealing with Migration
84 children returned from Iraq to Tajikistan
Russian
Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan Azim Ibrohim demanded to establish the work of the representation abroad in such a way as to be in constant contact with migrant workers
Russian
Migration issues and challenges
Citizens of Tajikistan rescued from labor slavery in Latvia
Russian
Border Management
Discussion, chaired by Tajikistan on the security of Central Asian borders conducted in Vienna
Russian
Lavrov said when will submit proposals on the Tajik-Afghan border
Russian
On the border of Afghanistan and the CIS countries there are about five thousand militants
Russian
Rakhmon punished the leadership of the Customs Service
Russian
Rakhmon said that there is a movement of terrorists to the north of Afghanistan
Russian
Semerikov noted an increase in tension on the Tajik-Afghan border
Russian
The United States has transferred to the Border Troops of Tajikistan equipment for 100 thousand dollars
Russian
Mobility
Muhriddin (TJK MFA): Conference in Dushanbe has become a platform for constructive dialogue
Russian
Rahmon is concerned about terrorist activity on the Internet
Russian
Other
MFA of Tajikistan: terrorism remains a serious threat to the world
Russian
MIA of Tajikistan: there are still many citizens of the republic in Syria and Iraq
Russian
Tajikistan intends to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council
Russian
Turkey
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Turkey ready to share migration management experience: Çavuşoğlu
English
Turkey, Bulgaria cooperation on migration hailed
English
IOs dealing with Migration
Community-Led Iftar Dinners Bring Solidarity, Unity, Inclusiveness to Neighborhoods in Turkey
English
Shelter Rehabilitation Benefiting 8,600 Migrants
English
Migration issues and challenges
50 migrants die on way to Europe through Turkey in 2019
English
EU has an absorption capacity; so does Turkey
English
Migrants tortured by Greek police, illegally pushed back to Turkey
English
Over 1,000 irregular migrants detained in one day
English
Over 1,000 irregular migrants held across Turkey
English
Over 380 irregular migrants held across Turkey
English
Over 450 irregular migrants held across Turkey
English
Turkey stemming flow of irregular migrants to Europe
English
Migrant stories
Irishwoman settles in Turkey to bring smiles to refugees
English
Light shed on lives of Africans in Istanbul
English
Meet the diving club volunteers saving migrants off Greece
English
Refugee entrepreneurs from Afghanistan thrive in business-friendly Turkey
English
Syrian refugee graduates from Turkish university’s engineering department as top of his class
English
Syrian refugee stages hunger strike in Istanbul
English
Other
5 migrants die in road accident
English
Migrant boat sinks off western Turkey, killing seven
English
Romanian princess meets Syrians in Turkey
English
Seasonal agricultural workers’ problems arise as season kicks off
English
Six migrants found after freezing to death in eastern Turkey
English
Syrians leaving Turkey for Eid al-Fitr
English
Turkish Coast Guard rescues 12 migrants in Aegean Sea
English
Turkmenistan
EU Cooperation
A Round Table Meeting Dedicate to the First Caspian Economic Forum was held in Brussels
English
Ashgabat and Budapest are determined to activate cooperation in different spheres
English
President of Turkmenistan and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Miroslav Lajčák discuss prospects of dialogue with Slovakia and OSCE
English
The European Union and Central Asia: New opportunities for a stronger partnership
English
IOs dealing with Migration
Turkmenistan and OSCE determined to widen further multilateral cooperation
English
UNODC and the Central Asian States discussed the progress of the Programme for Central Asia 2015-2019 and future plans
English
Migration issues and challenges
Turkmenistan to introduce visa privileges for tourists of Japan
English
Border Management
Sub-regional workshop on information exchange in customs started in Ashgabat
English
Turkmen customs officers took part in an international seminar held in the seaport of Kuryk of the Republic of Kazakhstan
English
Workshop Improving customs procedures in relation to export goods in order to implement the State program to increase the volume of exports of products manufactured in Turkmenistan
English
Other
Meeting of the council of the Heads of Governments of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Ashgabat
English
Regional forum of the World Customs Organization on Free Economic Zones
English
The results of the work of military and law-enforcement agencies for four months of 2019 were reviewed
English
Ukraine
State Bodies dealing with Migration
1 380 977 IDPs registered in Ukraine
Ukrainian
Border guards of operative units met with colleagues from Georgia
English
Migration in Ukraine: how big is the problem? Interview with the experts
Ukrainian
Ministry of Social Policy discussed the issue of labor migration with German experts
Ukrainian
Statistics of violation of migration legislation by foreign citizens
Russian
IOs dealing with Migration
“Chestnut Run” participants joined a global solidarity campaign with refugees and IDPs
English
High-level officials from Austria welcome EUBAM’s achievements
Russian
International experts highly estimated cooperation with the State Border Guard Service
English
Legal framework, court practices and training programs on internal displacement
English
Ministry of Finance of Poland, Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova and EUBAM exchange views on cigarette smuggling phenomenon
Russian
SMS employees advanced their professional competences within IOM project
Ukrainian
UNHCR Refugee Book initiative brings into light the refugee authors and books from different countries
English
NGOs dealing with Migration
Memorandum of the civil society Initiative
Ukrainian
Myths and Facts about Ukrainian Labor Migration to the Visegrad Countries
Ukrainian
Migration issues and challenges
In the Czech Republic, most of the detained irregular migrants in 2018 were Ukrainians
Ukrainian
Ministry of Finance: labour migration from Ukraine is one of the reasons for growth of the average wage
Ukrainian
More than three million Ukrainians are permanently abroad
English
The volume of transfers from migrants will decrease - they are already going abroad with whole families, - expert
Russian
Two people every minute: MFA told about the scale of emigration from Ukraine
Russian
Border Management
1 126 100 people crossed the contact line in the east of Ukraine in April 2019
English
141 501 people crossed the administrative line in Kherson oblast in April 2019
English
Joint special operation
English
Mobility
Ukraine and Costa Rica agree on visa-free regime
English
Ukraine, Mexico develop action plan for concluding agreement on visa-free regime
English
Uzbekistan
EU Cooperation
Brussels to host a High-level Political and Security Dialogue
English
EU 2018 Annual Report on Human Rights: Uzbekistan continued its efforts to improve human rights record - with some success
English
President of Uzbekistan receives the President of the European Council
English
Uzbekistan – European Union: 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
156 people returned to homeland from the zone of armed conflicts
English
A delegation of Uzbekistan attends the 28th Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
English
A regular meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Interior of the CIS Member States
English
MFA: Uzbekistan to protect rights of its citizens
English
Uzbekistan hosts the Sixth Annual Interregional Meeting of the UN Global Program on Drugs and Crime
English
IOs dealing with Migration
New Port Control Units Established at the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region and Sughd Region in Tajikistan
English
State Customs Committee, UNODC chief discuss cooperation
English
UNODC Supports Central Asian States to Enhance Border Management Capacities and Cooperation Against Terrorism
English
Border Management
Almaty hosted negotiations on Uzbekistan – Kazakhstan state border demarcation
English
Negotiations on the demarcation of the Uzbek-Turkmen state border held in Urgench
English
Negotiations on Uzbekistan – Kazakhstan State Border
English
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan hold security consultations
English
Other
Concept of the Development Strategy of Uzbekistan-2035 put for discussion
English
Head of Uzbekistan approves anti-corruption program for 2019–2020
English
Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan announced the list of extremist materials
English
Prospects for cooperation in customs field are discussed
English
