Albania
EU Cooperation
Common Operations SAVA, DRINO and TUZI
English
Court Coaching Project: Improving the Safety and Security in Albanian Courts
English
Joint press statement following the tenth meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between Albania and the EU
English
Ministers for European Integration meet in Tirana, commit to deeper cooperation
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Albania's interior minister Xhafaj resigns, to be replaced by Sandër Lleshaj
English
IOs dealing with Migration
Germany provides €168 mln in Albania development projects
English
IMF urges more determined efforts to reduce migration appeal for Albanians
English
Armenia
EU Cooperation
EU-Armenia committee meets for first time under partnership agreement
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Police detain foreigner who illegally entered Armenia with false documents
English
State migration service of Armenia and ICMPD sign memorandum to repatriate and reintegrate Armenian migrants
English
IOs dealing with Migration
European migration program on return and reintegration launched in Armenia.
Russian
Migration issues and challenges
“A request from the authorities”: how can a family from the Netherlands be supported in Armenia
Russian
Azerbaijan
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Chief of State Migration Service met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees within the framework of the visit to the Swiss Confederation
English
Chief of State Migration Service Vusal Huseynov met with Director General of the International Organization for Migration
English
Fourth meeting of the Working group on reintegration held at State Migration Service
English
Lecture of Dutch scholar organized at State Migration Service
English
Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on
English
Service point of the State Migration Service opened at
English
State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan launched a new project on “Migration School”
English
State Migration Service organized a mobile service in Gakh and Zagatala
English
The rights of foreign children in Azerbaijan always in the centre of attention
English
IOs dealing with Migration
'Final National Consultations on Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
Azerbaijani
Handover Ceremony of training means on document security
English
Migration Studies Weekend on Migration and Security
English
Seminar on “Combating human trafficking” was held
English
The third workshop on evaluation and collecting lessons learnt on document security
English
Workshop on Developing an individual plan of integration for refugees
English
Bosnia and Herzegovina
EU Cooperation
Better services for citizens in focus of EU assistance to the BiH judiciary
English
EU’s Multi-Million Euro Support for IOM, Partners Help Thousands of Stranded Migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina
English
EUD/EUSR in Bosnia and Herzegovina Statement on Recent Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Central Election Commission Role
English
Joint meeting of MARRI networks: Border Management, Asylum, Trafficking in Human Beings and Readmission
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Minister Mektić in Budva at a conference on combating extremism
English
Ministry of Security held a workshop on creating an Integrated Border Management Strategy for 2019-2021
English
IOs dealing with Migration
UN Security Council: Multinational Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Resolution 2443 (2018)
English
Other
Bosnia Courts Struggle to Address Rise in People Smuggling
English
Georgia
EU Cooperation
68 Georgians Appointed as Young European Ambassadors
English
EU ambassador congratulates Georgian president-elect, evaluates elections
English
EU Presidents congratulate Salome Zourabichvili on election as President of Georgia
Georgian
European Parliament adopts resolution on Georgia
English
PM Bakhtadze visits Brussels to hold a high level meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation between Georgia and EU
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
PM Bakhtadze says visa liberalisation has to be carried out responsibly
English
Presentation of Study Report on Circular Migration in EU Was Held
Georgian
Winning presidential candidate says she will visit Europe on her first official trip
English
IOs dealing with Migration
Information Campaign of Georgian Government on Visa-Free Travel
Georgian
Migrant stories
PM Bakhtadze meets with Georgian diaspora in Brussels
English
Mobility
Better Skills for Better Jobs’: Over 30,000 Georgians employed through EU-supported programme
English
Other
Georgia receives $137m in remittances in October 2018
English
Kazakhstan
EU Cooperation
EU and Kazakhstan hold Subcommittee on Justice and Home Affairs and the Human Rights Dialogue
English
EU to promote sustainable development in Central Asia with €124 million
English
Video address by HRVP Federica Mogherini at the Astana Conference on Empowering Women in Afghanistan
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
In Kostanay (city of Northern Kazakhstan) convicted 13 border guards for organizing illegal migration
Russian
The anti-corruption service caught the police of the DP Migration Service of Almaty and the Almaty region - they systematically took bribes and illegally registered foreigners and labour migrants in Kazakhstan
Russian
IOs dealing with Migration
On November 22, 2018, a training session with students on the topic “Actual problems of human rights protection in the field of combating human trafficking” was conducted on the basis of the GKB PA KIBCHR and SZ as part of the USAID Dignity and Rights pro
Russian
Working with the beneficiaries of the IOM project with the financial support of the Embassy of Norway to integrate vulnerable migrants into the host community is coming to an end.
Russian
NGOs dealing with Migration
Research institutes
Political analyst Irina Chernykh decided to clarify the situation and tell what prompts the doctors and students of medical universities in Kazakhstan to leave their home country and who comes to replace them.
Russian
Migration issues and challenges
October 11, 2018, Regional Specialized Boarding School for Children with Disabilities in Development No. 2 training with girls
Russian
Other
Donor's Coordination meeting was held on November 15, 2018 in Astana with close collaboration with OSCE office in Astana, EU CADAP programme and INL US Embassy in Kazakhstan
English
Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan agreed to strengthen strategic partnership
Russian
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.Nazarbayev ratified border treaties with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Russian
Kosovo
EU Cooperation
Brussels to Host New Serbia-Kosovo Presidents' Meeting
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
A week of reshuffling at the Kosovo government
English
Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Kosovo President Hashim Thaci
English
Other
Opinion: Serbia-Kosovo Dialogue: Where the EU Went Wrong
English
Kyrgyzstan
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Kyrgyz citizens to visit Tajikistan without registration up to 60 days
Russian
Migration amnesty for certain kyrgyz citizens
Russian
National Council on liaison with compatriots is created
Russian
IOs dealing with Migration
100 Days against Trafficking in Persons” – Awareness Raising Campaign set to inspire action to prevent human trafficking in Kyrgyzstan
English
Fighting illicit trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora in Kyrgyzstan under the global container control program
English
Migration issues and challenges
Migrant stories
Migrants employment in EAEC countries
Russian
Migrants remittances to Kyrgyzstan
Russian
Other
Border checkpoint “Karkyra” will be closed until May 2019
Russian
International practice on criminal investigation in risk management is introduced to Turkmen and Uzbek Customs officers (BOMCA)
English
Riot of prisoners in Khudzhand. Kyrgyz Border service strengthened border control
Russian
Terrorist fighters are arrested in Kyrgyzstan
Russian
Moldova
EU Cooperation
Debates at the European Parliament: “We have not seen progress from Moldova”
Moldovan
European Union confirms reduction of financial support due to deterioration of rule of law and democracy in Moldova
English
How critical is the upcoming European Parliament resolution on Moldova?
English
Video interview of Johannes Hahn on reduction of annual allocation assistance for Moldova
Russian
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Agreements between Romania and Moldova: mixed border teams and consular protection
Moldovan
Moldova citizenship-by-investment programme officially launched
English
Moldovans who live abroad are urged to confirm their presence at parliamentary elections from 2019
Moldovan
The governmental commission for European integration held a meeting on 21 November in the context of EU-Moldova Association Committee
Moldovan
The Statistical Compendium for 2015-2017 of the Moldovan Extended Migration Profile was validated
Moldovan
IOs dealing with Migration
MIEUX recently wrapped up an Action on Crisis Communication on Irregular Migration in Moldova
English
Stories of victims of domestic violence presented in show - social theater - UNDP project
English
The Prague Process supports Moldova in organising the seminar on Extended Migration Profile
English
Research institutes
How critical is the upcoming European Parliament resolution on Moldova?
Moldovan
Migration issues and challenges
Moldovan cabinet approves action plan for open governance 2019-2020, including Diaspora’s role
Moldovan
Moldovans who live abroad will be able to take their pensions from far
Moldovan
Migrant stories
Moldova’s mass migration – the main trigger for the economic and demographic decline
English
Mobility
Latest opportunities for the Eastern Neighbourhood: jobs, conferences, internship for citizens of EaP
English
Other
Belarus, Moldova to boost cooperation relations in customs sector
English
Frontex concludes four-year project in Eastern Neighborhood region
English
Joint border patrols to guard the Border between Moldova and Romania
English
Montenegro
EU Cooperation
IOM - Mediterranean Migrant Arrivals Reach 103,347 in 2018; Deaths Reach 2,054
English
Montenegro: Development In The North Of Montenegro: The Next Big Thing?
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Montenegro officially joins NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo
English
NATO membership is the greatest achievement of Duško Marković’s Government
English
Other
Serbian question in Montenegro
English
The World Heritage Centre and IUCN arrived in Montenegro for a joint Advisory mission to the World Heritage property “Durmitor National Park.”
English
North Macedonia
EU Cooperation
8 November 2018 – BORDAIRPOL Fifth Annual Meeting: Joint Meeting of MARRI Networks
English
Authorities improve international cooperation in criminal matters in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
English
MARRI – GIZ Consultative Workshop for on Trafficking in Human Beings held in Skopje
English
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia establishes first Liaison Prosecutor at Eurojust
English
Serbia
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Minister Vulin: Serbia is still humane and responsible while resolving the migrant crisis
English
Republic Public Prosecutor of Serbia meets Federal Public Prosecutor General of Germany
English
Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and UNHCR presented the publication
English
IOs dealing with Migration
UN Expert groups on Hungarian-Serbian Border
English
UN Pact on Migration Splits Balkan States
English
UNHCR - Serbia Update 29 Oct - 11 Nov 2018
English
Tajikistan
EU Cooperation
New Ambassador of the European Union in Tajikistan presented her credentials to the President of Tajikistan
Russian
Parliamentary delegation of Tajikistan to discuss prospects of relations with the European Union in Brussels
Russian
Speaker of the upper chamber of Parliament of Tajikistan asked the EU for quotas for Tajik students
Russian
The meeting of foreign ministers in the format of the European Union - Central Asia, in which Tajikistan participates
Russian
Migration issues and challenges
Minister of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan asks his Russian colleague to comment on the death of a Tajik citizen.
Russian
More than 1.7 million citizens of Tajikistan have registered by the Russian Migration Service since the beginning of the current year. Tajikistan ranked second in the number of those who registered in the Russian Federation. Uzbekistan ranked first, accor
Russian
Remittances declined in Tajikistan
Russian
Russia declared readiness to announce another amnesty for migrants from Tajikistan
Russian
Salaries of Tajik migrants may increase by 28% if Tajikistan joins the EAEU
Russian
Turkey has increased the period of visa-free stay for the citizens of three Central Asian countries - Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Russian
Mobility
OSCE Border Management Staff College conducts its first course overseas
English
Other
FBI thanked Tajikistan for cooperating in investigation of tourists murder
Russian
Heads border guards of CIS countries discussed the situation at the external borders
Russian
Heads of the CSTO states determined the tasks for the next year. The main political document of the CSTO Summit in Astana was the final Declaration, which reflects the objectives and plans of the Organization for the coming period. The President of Tajiki
Russian
Japan handed over a renovated checkpoint “Langar” on Tajik-Afghan border
Russian
Japan to allocate USD 4,6 mln for improving infrastructure at the Takistan-Afghanistan border
Russian
JICA supports effective Tajikistan-Afghanistan border management
Russian
OSCE to increase capacity of border guards of Tajikistan to patrol on the ground
Russian
OSCE to increase capacity of border guards of Tajikistan to patrol on the ground
Russian
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan agreed to intensify combating drugs
Russian
The head of the CSTO: There was a real danger of the formation of a powerful extremist group on the border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan
Russian
Turkey
EU Cooperation
59,000 irregular migrants held in NW Turkey in 2018
English
Turkey, EU to launch talks for Europol agreement
English
IOs dealing with Migration
IOM says EU-Turkey migrant accord works
English
Turkish Red Crescent produces tents for migrants around the world
English
UN Agencies Join Up to Provide Opportunities in Turkey
English
Other
Alternate Foreign Minister vocal on FYROM, Turkey and other thorny regional issues
English
EU-Turkey relations 'strategic, open and frank dialogue'
English
Is the European refugee crisis over?
English
Turkmenistan
EU Cooperation
European Union to open a new Delegation in Turkmenistan
English
Participation of the delegation of Turkmenistan in the 14th ministerial meeting
English
IOs dealing with Migration
4th Regional Steering Group Meeting takes place in Dushanbe
English
A meeting with representatives of the international centre “hedayah” was held at the state migration service of Turkmenistan
English
A meeting with representatives of the UNHCR regional office was held
English
Combatting illicit trafficking in cultural property focus of OSCE-organized Turkmen-Afghan workshop in Turkmenistan
Russian
Meeting with the delegation of the international centre for migration policy development
English
Other
The delegation from Turkmenistan paid a working visit to Azerbaijan
English
Ukraine
EU Cooperation
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the escalating tensions in the Azov Sea
English
EU approves disbursement of €500 million in Macro-Financial Assistance to Ukraine
English
EU Foreign Affairs Council discussed situation in the Azov Sea and “elections” in Donbas
English
EU report: Ukraine makes important progress in its reforms but more needs to be done in particular on the judiciary and fight against corruption
English
European Union renews support for recovery, peacebuilding and governance reforms in conflict-affected areas of eastern Ukraine
English
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits U-LEAD with Europe, reaffirms support to decentralisation in Ukraine.
English
International humanitarian law: the dialogue between Ukraine and Germany continues. A working visit of the representatives of the Ministry of Temporary Occupied Terriotories and IDPs as the part of the Ukrainian Delegation to Berlin as the next step in th
Ukrainian
Leading MEPs concerned by growing tensions in the Sea of Azov
English
MEPs recognise Ukraine’s reform efforts
English
Statement by the Spokesperson on the escalating tensions in the Azov Sea
English
Ukraine and the Republic of Lithuania will develop bilateral cooperation in the field of labor migration. Future Agreement between Ukraine and Lithuania in the field of labor migration regarding employment and cooperation is being discussed.
Ukrainian
Ukraine, Germany sign Agreement on Social Security and Insurance
English
State Bodies dealing with Migration
Minister of Social Policy Andriy Reva discussed cooperation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrey Plenkovich
English
Ministry of Social Policy created a working group for development of legislation regarding IDPs
English
Ministry of Social Policy discussed cooperation with representatives of the Danish Refugee Council
English
National Bank of Ukraine: Ukrainians will travel to Poland less. This will be caused by possible economic slowdown in Poland to 3.5% in 2019 and 2.8% in the medium term perspective, decreasing number of new jobs in Poland.
English
Over the past 3 years, about 8.5 thousand Roma have received documents in Ukraine
English
Registered 1 519 654 IDPs
Ukrainian
Representatives of the State Migration Service took part in the event dedicated overcoming statelessness in Ukraine
Ukrainian
Service of online registration of biometric passports launched in Ukraine
English
The government adopted Action Plan for IDP Integration Strategy. Regulation
English
Ukraine and Belarus signed an agreement on readmission
English
Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia Agree to Create Common Platform for Russian Federation Hybrid Methods of Influence Counteraction. Moldova held a trilateral meeting with the participation of Vice Prime Minister for Reintegration Cristina Lesnic, Temporarily O
English
Ukrainian Delegation Met with Representatives of Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina
English
Migration issues and challenges
A Counterintuitive Way Ukraine Can Impress the EU and Solve Its Own Migration Problem
English
Internally displaced persons: to integrate or not to integrate. According to IOM, the percentage of IDPs who have jobs is 48%, which is still lower than the percentage of the employed population in Ukraine in total (56%) and significantly lower than the
Ukrainian
Our students abroad: bring back?
Ukrainian
Report: Barometer of labour migration to Poland. Ukrainian labour migrants in Poland in 2nd half of 2018
Polish
Research: Ukrainian Students in the Czech Republic: Policies of engagementand integration, Motivation and plans of Students. Only less than one tenth (8%) of the interviewed students plan to return to Ukraine, and among those who study longer than 5 years
Ukrainian
Rzeczpospolita: Poland's economy would be affected due to the loss of workers from Ukraine
Russian
Mobility
The occupying authorities want to control mobility of Crimean residents holding Ukrianian passports
Russian
Other
Border guards found almost 7 kilograms of amber in the gas cylinder
English
Borys Humeniuk, Ukraine's Ambassador to Cyprus: The most common reason for detention of Ukrainians at Cypriot airports is the absence of supporting documents.
English
Odesa hosts meeting of heads of Border Guard Services of Black Sea region countries
English
Representatives of Ukraine and Turkey in Odesa to discuss ways to increase security in Black Sea region
English
The State Border Guard Service has been trained in the identification, identification and protection of radioactive materials
English
Uzbekistan
EU Cooperation
Abdulaziz kamilov takes part in a meeting of the Uzbekistan-EU cooperation council
English
Meeting of “Uzbekistan – European Union” cooperation council
English
Meeting with the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy
English
Meeting with the European commissioner
English
Uzbek foreign minister holds talks with EU commissioner
English
Uzbekistan delegation attended the ministerial meeting in Brussels
English
IOs dealing with Migration
Best practices in effective anti-corruption legislation focus of international conference co-organized by OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
English
Business ethics and compliance mechanisms in the healthcare sector focus of two-day training seminar organized by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
English
Migration issues and challenges
Migration Observatory and Training Academy Expert Mission to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan (Prague Process)
Russian
Other
BOMCA National Training on Cyber Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Risk Management
English
BOMCA Technical Assistance Mission to the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan in adopting the new version of the Customs Code in accordance with international standards
