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Netherlands immigration news
Stories affecting Netherlands applications, newest first, each linking to the publisher that wrote it. Netherlands is in the Schengen Area, so its announcements appear here too.
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Netherlands rescues 38 people in an inflatable boat, including suspects of migrant smuggling
US migration to the Netherlands has more than doubled since 2024
Meet the woman feeding 100s of Ceuta's migrants
A local in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has opened to her home to feed and clothe hundreds of migrants daily. But many other locals see the migrants as a burden.
Mauritania: 'They treat us as if we are not human' say expelled migrants
The Mixed Migration Centre project coordinator for West Africa has documented allegations of discriminatory arrests, family separation and inadequate reception conditions among people expelled from Mauritania to Rosso, Senegal.
The Netherlands ends border controls but checks continue in 2026
Greece: New migrant arrivals in Gavdos take 2026 arrival tally to over 35,000
A group of 58 migrants has arrived on the small southern Greek island of Gavdos, bringing the total number of arrivals in Greece since the beginning of the year to more than 35,000. EU countries, including Greece, are exploring new approaches to managing migration, with more details emerging about s…
Investigations supported by Europol expose international migrant smuggling networks
Migrant smuggling poses a major security threat to the EU and the Schengen Area. Europol plays a key role in combating this crime and helping national authorities to dismantle smuggling networks. It supports investigations, facilitates information and provides on-site operational support.
UK: Man convicted following petrol bomb attack on migrant hotel
A man has been convicted of firebombing an Islington hotel that had housed migrants. The case has emerged amid warnings from more than 150 organizations that racist intimidation and violence are becoming increasingly normalized across the UK.
UK Home Office is under scrutiny for using Artificial Intelligence in asylum cases
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into a wide range of operational procedures across the UK Home Office relating to migration and asylum. A new report published by the Open Rights Group (ORG) highlights potential dangers and vulnerabilities.
Germany deports 40 Afghans amid continued criticism from rights groups
German officials have deported 40 Afghan nationals to their country of origin. According to the Interior Ministry, the failed asylum seekers are accused of committing crimes in Germany. However, rights groups continue to criticize the deportation of Afghans to Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Rwanda: Kigali emerges as site for Europe’s first migrant 'return hub'
Rwanda is reportedly set to host the EU’s first "return hub" for rejected asylum seekers. The plan promises faster deportations -- but raises questions over rights, accountability and Europe’s growing dependence on third-country partners.
About Netherlands
Netherlands: Prosecutors seek long prison sentence in 'terror' plot aimed at migrant center
Russian women bypass Netherlands' "visa-doping" with self-sacrificing performances
Baloch Voice for Justice urges Netherlands to halt deportation of Baloch Activist Rashid Ahmed
World News | Baloch Voice for Justice Urges Netherlands to Halt Deportation of Baloch Activist Rashid Ahmed
New biometric passports to be printed in the Netherlands (PHOTOS)
Netherlands denies visas to Russian gymnasts for world championships
Netherlands denies visas to three Russian gymnasts ahead of World Championships — BBC Sport
World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Russian trio denied visas by Netherlands
Netherlands denies visas to Angelina Melnikova, Listunova and Kalmykova for 2026 World Championships
Netherlands raises salary bar for skilled migrants in 2026
The Netherlands denies visas to three Russian athletes at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.
Netherlands Announces 2 Options Available to Foreign Workers When Work Permit Expires
Netherlands Names 6 Groups of Foreigners Eligible for Residence Permits on Humanitarian Grounds
Netherlands Releases 5 Requirements for Foreign Child Born in Country to Get Residence Permit
Netherlands Announces Requirements for Foreigners to Renew Permanent Residence Permits
The Netherlands did not issue visas to Russian female athletes ahead of the World Championships
Netherlands Announces 3 Situations That Can Lead to Loss of Dutch Citizenship
Bangladesh, Netherlands discuss migration, human capital development
Netherlands: Concern over severe housing shortage for asylum seekers
Netherlands Announces 5 Groups of People Eligible For Dutch Citizenship Through Option Route
EU ruling forces Netherlands to process 140,000 shelved Ukrainian asylum applications
Curaçao Police Delegation Visits Netherlands to Strengthen Border Security
The Netherlands Did Not Issue Visas to Putin's Gymnasts for the World Championships
Across the Schengen Area
Spain: Judge orders release of Ceuta intelligence files as first deportations begin
El Hierro asks Madrid for help as migrant arrivals strain hospital and reception services
Latvia alleges Belarus-linked scheme forces migrants into sabotage
Questions and answers on the Commission proposal to reinforce Frontex: stronger border protection, a greater role on returns and more effective crisis response
Commission proposes to reinforce Frontex: stronger border protection, a greater role on returns and more effective crisis response
Spain: El Hierro overwhelmed as more migrants continue to reach Canaries
Over 30 migrants saved at sea near Gavdos
Ceuta: Police find 74 migrants living in 'exploitative conditions,' one arrest
35 Bangladeshi migrants deported from three EU countries
Guinea-Bissau drawn into shifting migration routes and human trafficking
Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation
Germany: Family of asylum seekers says they were held at Berlin airport for 15 days under new EU rules
Ceuta, rescue restrictions, and weak accountability test EU migration safeguards
Germany: Cologne immigration office under scrutiny over alleged cross-border sham-marriage scheme
UNODC estimates more than 500 million dollars was paid to smugglers by migrants accessing Europe by sea
Eastern Libya signs contentious deal with Turkey, using migrants as bargaining chip
Germany: Reports suggest incidents of 'fake' asylum applications from Turkey
Rwanda expected to become first host nation for EU migrant 'return hubs'
Greece: About 120 migrants rescued near Crete and Gavdos
Germany: Tighter rules to be introduced in language test for migrants
Germany: Associations write open letter to government demanding asylum protections against AfD
Afghan refugees take Croatia to ECHR on torture and abuse allegations
The Gambia: At least 12 migrants die and many missing
Twelve migrants die in Aegean Sea during attempted crossings to Greece
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Greek authorities say 12 migrants die in two incidents in Aegean Sea
Magyar links French riots to migration, says ‘shocking scenes’ justify hard line
Possible drone explosion in northern Lithuania near Latvian border
Briton threatened with deportation from Sweden over Brexit rules goes into hiding
Sanchez rejects criticism of Spain's migration policy: 'Words do not match reality'
Budget, Ukraine, migration: Five takeaways from the EU leaders’ summit
Three children die after boat capsizes on Turkey-Greece border
Denmark urges EU to scrutinise Spain’s plan to legalise 600,000 migrants
Italy and Spain move to end border dispute after Meloni-Sánchez talks
Germany: Inclusive housing for migrants and non-migrants
EU summit: Leaders clash over migration, as Denmark, Italy and Poland push for stronger language
Can the EU suspend the right to asylum?