The European Union’s Mediterranean countries will remain under increasing pressure from African migrants attempting to reach Europe, the head of the EU’s border agency Frontex said on Tuesday (20/02/2017). Today #Frontex publishes its Risk Analysis for 2018, covering the growing impact of cross-border crime at sea, the role of border guards in countering #terrorism, #trafficking in…
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Bulgarian lion cubs arrived to new home
After the consequent waves of protests the lion cubs were transported from Razgrad illegal zoo to an appropriate location. The Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov addressed the constant protests carried out by the environmentalists in defence of two lion cubs – Masud and Teres. The cubs were found in Razgrad Zoo and were sent to…
Europol: wildlife crimes
The Spanish Guardia Civil, with the support of Europol and in close cooperation with Mexico, has carried out Operation SUZAKU, resulting in 29 arrests in Spain and in other countries. All of the arrestees have been charged with crimes of smuggling, wildlife crime and animal abuses, as well as being part of a criminal infrastructure….
Trump retreats on imports of hunting trophies
President Donald Trump said in a tweet on Friday he is putting a decision to allow imports of elephant trophies on hold after a torrent of criticism from conservation advocates and across social media. Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will update soon…
Brent Stirton – wildlife photographer of the year
The Natural History Museum recognized Brent Stirton, who shoots mainly for National Geographic, as the 2017 Wildlife photographer of the year for his harrowing images of the carnage left behind by illegal hunting. The Wildlife Photojournalist Award: StoryRhino Horn: The ongoing atrocity by Brent Stirton pic.twitter.com/gtjHiiw0FS — Mahmut Tezcan (@MahmutTezcann) October 20, 2017 “To make such…
Tusk soliciting €100 million for Africa
At the EU Summit #EUCO president Donald Tusk confirmed that the bloc is ready to offer assistance to Italy in resolving the Mediterranean migrant crisis. 🆘‼️😯🔥 #Italy: Italian Citizens protest in #Rome against "Citizenship for Children of Migrants". pic.twitter.com/QKgDttj6E0 — Onlinemagazin Ⓥ (@OnlineMagazin) October 16, 2017 “We have spoken about how to help Italy manage…
UN calls for solidarity with Italy
Italy needs more international support to assist the waves of migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean, the United Nations refugee chief today urged. “What is happening in front of our eyes in Italy is an unfolding tragedy,” said Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees. He stressed that “this cannot be an Italian problem alone….
EU calls for end of Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy met today with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in the margins of the Conference of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). They exchanged views on bilateral relations, the Middle East peace process and regional issues. The meetin took place in Monrovia, Liberia,…
Commission proceeds with relocation plans
The European Commission will take a decision next month on any legal cases against countries failing to open doors to asylum-seekers (migrants) as agreed in the EU27, taking a step toward potential punishment for Poland and Hungary. (Illustration: terroristic act in Stockholm). .@SkaKeller: Italy & Greece currently take care of most refugees entering the EU….
Boris Johnson comments on Africa
The Council will discuss the situation in the Horn of Africa, a region facing destabilisation, in particular in Somalia and South Sudan. The discussion is expected to focus on the political and security challenges, including the implications of the situation in the wider region, across the Red Sea. Boris Johnson at EU Council Brussels 15.05.2017…
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