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Finland completes fence along border with Russia

Since 2023, Helsinki has been constructing sections of border fencing to protect the country from incursions by irregular migrants allegedly sent by Moscow to destabilize the European nation.

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Migrants express opinion on election in Saxony Anhalt: 'What does it matter if the AfD win when Germany has been racist from the start?'

Migrants in the capital of Berlin share their reactions to the AfD's landmark state election victory in Saxony Anhalt. They talk about their experiences of living in Germany and what some perceive as a changing environment even before this political landslide.

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US-Canada tariff dispute weighs on cross-border ties

As Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect, Canadian and US car industries fear the trade war will hit them hard, while Canadians are cutting back on travel.

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Germany: From emigration to immigration destination

Migration is a sensitive topic in Germany, with public debate dominated by the fear of uncontrolled immigration. But over two centuries, millions of Germans emigrated in search of a better life.

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Five EU states target 2027 for first migrant 'return hubs' outside bloc

Five EU states have agreed a common model for offshore "return hubs" and aim to sign a first deal with a non‑EU country this year, but rights groups and past failures in Rwanda and Albania raise sharp legal, financial and human rights questions.

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Masked anti-migrant protesters block UK's Dover terminal

Chanting "stop the boats" and wearing balaclavas, the demonstrators blocked traffic at the UK's busiest international ferry port.

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UK government condemns anti-migrant protests

Hundreds gathered in Portsmouth after some refugees arrived by boat from France, a day after masked protesters disrupted traffic at the port of Dover.

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UK government condemns 'thuggish' anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth

Hundreds gathered in Portsmouth after some refugees arrived by boat from France, a day after masked protesters disrupted traffic at the port of Dover.

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Travellers to EU face renewed queues as border-check flexibility rules expire

Sources indicate some members states will not enforce EES biometric controls after 6 September deadline What are the new EU border checks and how will they affect your holiday? Travellers to the EU could face renewed border queues as flexibility measures for the bloc’s entry-exit system officially c…

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Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported or forcibly removed since Brexit

Scale of deportations made public for first time amid criticism of hardline approach to UK citizens Sweden has confirmed 458 British citizens have been deported or forcibly removed by police since Brexit. It is the first time the scale of the deportations of citizens who failed to secure residency i…

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Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks

Belarusian said to have had tourist visa issued by Italy is investigated over alleged attempt to attack Leipzig airport Germany is urging its European partners to introduce tighter limitations on Russian citizens entering the EU on tourist visas, after recent sabotage attacks which Berlin has blamed…

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'Revoke residency': What could the AfD do in Saxony-Anhalt after election win?

The far-right Alternative for Germany has made bold promises about what it would do if it comes to power in Saxony-Anhalt, but it would also face significant legal challenges. The Local asked an expert what the party could actually change.