As Europe Closes Door To Refugees, Tough Choices For 2 Fathers
Thousands are stranded in Greece, on what they'd hoped would be the road to a new life. "I cannot provide for my family," says one father of young children.
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A Small Town In Italy Embraces Migrants And Is Reborn
The southern Italian village of Riace had an aging, dwindling population. That was before it was reborn as a global village following the arrival of thousands of migrants from more than 20 countries.
As Sweden Absorbs Refugees, Some Warn The Welcome Won't Last
For decades, Sweden has welcomed the world's refugees. But with the arrival of 160,000 migrants, attitudes are starting to change and polarize. "There are two Swedens right now," says a journalist.
Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew May Visit Greece This Month
The visit by the leaders of the Eastern and Western churches — announced by Greek church and government officials, but not confirmed by the Vatican — would signal support for migrants and refugees.
After Fleeing The Taliban, An Afghan Reinvents Himself In Sweden
An electrician who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban tried to force him to smuggle bombs into a military camp is starting a new life. He has just been approved to start a forestry apprenticeship.
A Swedish Town's Newest Residents Settle In And Make A New Start
Despite being overwhelmed by the arrival of tens of thousands of migrants last year, most Swedes still believe if refugees are fully integrated into Swedish life, they will eventually become an asset.
Ukrainians Who Fled To Russia Find The Welcome Is No Longer Warm
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians fled to Russia when fighting began in 2014. The welcome they received has cooled as Russia's economy sags, and very few have been granted formal refugee status.
Refugees Rescue German Politician, But The Rhetoric Stays The Same
A local leader of Germany's far-right NPD party, which has campaigned for closed borders, crashed his car. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the irony of what happened next: refugees stopped and helped.
Turkey And The EU Strike Controversial Migration Deal In Brussels
The European Union and Turkey have reached agreement on a plan aimed at stemming the massive flow of people into Europe. It likely will impact the fates of tens of thousands of migrants and refugees.
As Migrants Flow In, Sweden Begins To Rethink Its Open-Door Policy
Sweden has taken in more asylum seekers per capita than any other European country — including 35,000 unaccompanied minors in 2015. But not everyone in Sweden wants to keep the doors open.