98% of accommodation spaces for Ukrainian refugees currently occupied
1 year, 4 months ago

98% of accommodation spaces for Ukrainian refugees currently occupied

NL Times  

Every week, approximately 700 to 1,000 Ukrainians fleeing from the war continue to arrive in the Netherlands. Jaap Donker, the director of the Utrecht Safety Region, who has been overseeing the accommodation of Ukrainians and the emergency sheltering of asylum seekers on behalf of all safety regions, stated that by January 1, 2024, 90,000 places should be available. In February, the Netherlands had 75,000 places available for Ukrainian refugees, a figure that has since risen to 80,315. The accommodation of refugees is traditionally not the responsibility of safety regions, but at the request of the Cabinet, they are assisting until the end of this year in finding places for Ukrainian refugees. In collaboration with municipalities, efforts are being made to expand as much as possible to 90,000 accommodation places for people fleeing from Ukraine by January 1, 2024.

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Where do six million Syrian refugees live today?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Where do six million Syrian refugees live today?

Al Jazeera  

In 2024, about half of Syria’s registered refugees live in Turkiye, followed by Lebanon, Germany, Jordan and Iraq. As of 2024, the United Nations reports, at least 7.4 million Syrians remain internally displaced, with approximately 4.9 million seeking refuge in neighbouring countries. The neighbouring countries with the most registered Syrian refugees include Turkiye, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq. About half of …

The faces behind the numbers: 120 million displaced people worldwide
6 months ago

The faces behind the numbers: 120 million displaced people worldwide

Al Jazeera  

One out of every 69 people on Earth is now displaced. However, the United States invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003 together with civil wars in South Sudan and Syria resulted in refugee numbers exceeding 30 million by the end of 2021. The war in Ukraine, which started in 2022, led to one of the fastest growing …

Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years
6 months, 1 week ago

Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years

Al Jazeera  

One in 69 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations. At least 117.3 million people, or one in 69 individuals worldwide, remain forcibly displaced, according to a report released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees today. That suffering must galvanise the international community to act urgently to tackle the …

Concerns for Ukrainian refugees as main Utrecht facility closes; Human trafficking risk
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Concerns for Ukrainian refugees as main Utrecht facility closes; Human trafficking risk

NL Times  

Dutch refugee council VluchtelingenWerk is concerned about the consequences of the closure of the main registration point for Ukrainian refugees in Utrecht. “For the first time since the outbreak of the war, Ukrainian refugees are standing in front of a closed door without shelter.” At the same time, the National Rapporteur on Human Trafficking said the closure of the Utrecht …

Refugees were allocated 6% of social housing in 2021
11 months, 1 week ago

Refugees were allocated 6% of social housing in 2021

Dutch News  

Despite claims that refugees with residency permits are being given priority in social housing, they accounted for just 6% of new rent-controlled housing corporation tenants in 2021, according to research by national statistics agency CBS. That year, 169,000 housing corporation homes became available for new tenants and just under 10,000 were allocated to refugee families, the CBS said. In Alkmaar, …

Number of asylum seekers in Germany jumps 50 per cent in a year to 350,000
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Number of asylum seekers in Germany jumps 50 per cent in a year to 350,000

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of people applying …

Some 350,000 people applied for asylum in Germany in 2023, up 51% in a year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Some 350,000 people applied for asylum in Germany in 2023, up 51% in a year

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The number of people applying for asylum in Germany last year rose to 351,915, an increase of 51.1% compared with the year before. The largest number of asylum-seekers came from Syria, with 104,561 applications, followed by Turkish citizens with 62,624 asylum pleas and 53,582 Afghans, Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees said Monday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, …

Refugee forecasts revised down as fewer people come to NL
1 year, 1 month ago

Refugee forecasts revised down as fewer people come to NL

Dutch News  

The cabinet has lowered its forecast of how many refugees will come to the Netherlands in 2023 from 76,000 to a maximum of 60,000, broadcaster NOS reported on Friday. The 76,000 forecast in April led to crisis talks and calls for measures to reduce the flow of new arrivals, following last summer’s chaotic scenes when hundreds of people were forced …

Refugee forecasts revised down as fewer people come to NL
1 year, 1 month ago

Refugee forecasts revised down as fewer people come to NL

Dutch News  

The cabinet has lowered its forecast of how many refugees will come to the Netherlands in 2023 from 76,000 to a maximum of 60,000, broadcaster NOS reported on Friday. The 76,000 forecast in April led to crisis talks and calls for measures to reduce the flow of new arrivals, following last summer’s chaotic scenes when hundreds of people were forced …

Rules to spread refugees nationwide come a step nearer
1 year, 2 months ago

Rules to spread refugees nationwide come a step nearer

Dutch News  

Controversial legislation to ensure all local authorities have to provide a certain number of beds for refugees will now pass in the lower house parliament because a majority of MPs are in favour. Research published by RTL Nieuws a year ago showed that more than half of Dutch local councils have not provided any housing for refugees in the past …

Rules to spread refugees nationwide come a step nearer
1 year, 2 months ago

Rules to spread refugees nationwide come a step nearer

Dutch News  

Controversial legislation to ensure all local authorities have to provide a certain number of beds for refugees will now pass in the lower house parliament because a majority of MPs are in favour. Research published by RTL Nieuws a year ago showed that more than half of Dutch local councils have not provided any housing for refugees in the past …

With European countries hungry for workers, more Ukrainians are choosing Germany over Poland
1 year, 3 months ago

With European countries hungry for workers, more Ukrainians are choosing Germany over Poland

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland is losing large numbers of Ukrainian refugees from its workforce as they choose to move to Germany for the higher wages and government benefits in the rich Western economy, according to a report published Tuesday. The Ukrainians questioned in the study also gave other reasons for choosing Germany, including higher wages, higher social benefits for refugees …

World Refugee Day | Record 110 million people now forcibly displaced globally, rise in number an ‘indictment’ of the world: UNHCR
1 year, 6 months ago

World Refugee Day | Record 110 million people now forcibly displaced globally, rise in number an ‘indictment’ of the world: UNHCR

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 20, 2023 15:15 IST - 6 MINS READ A record 110 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced from their homes, the United Nations said on June 14, branding the huge upsurge an “indictment” of the world. At the end of 2022, 108.4 million people were displaced, UNHCR said in its flagship annual report, “Global Trends in …

Over 110 million forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis, says UN
1 year, 6 months ago

Over 110 million forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis, says UN

Firstpost  

Over 110 million people have been displaced from their homes worldwide, according to the UN refugee agency, which expects the ongoing crisis in Sudan to result in the largest level of global displacement ever. According to The National, citing the UNHCR report, tens of millions have been forcibly displaced as a result of persecution, conflict, human rights abuses and climate …

110 million people forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis, UN says
1 year, 6 months ago

110 million people forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis, UN says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Some 110 million people have …

110 million people forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis, UN says
1 year, 6 months ago

110 million people forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis, UN says

Associated Press  

Some 110 million people have had to flee their homes because of conflict, persecution, or human rights violations, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says. “It’s quite an indictment on the state of our world,” Filippo Grandi, who leads the U.N. refugee agency, told reporters in Geneva ahead of the publication Wednesday of UNHCR’s Global Trends Report for 2022. Last …

Record 110 million people worldwide displaced: UN refugee agency
1 year, 6 months ago

Record 110 million people worldwide displaced: UN refugee agency

Al Jazeera  

Wars in Ukraine and Sudan, and the Afghanistan crisis, have forced millions to flee in search of safety. The number of people displaced around the world has reached a record 110 million, with the wars in Ukraine and Sudan forcing millions from their homes, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has said. About 19 million people were forced to …

Demonstrations, concerts and exhibitions to mark one year since Ukraine was invaded
1 year, 10 months ago

Demonstrations, concerts and exhibitions to mark one year since Ukraine was invaded

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will mark one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine with demonstrations and events all over the country on Friday. The Tour De Ambulance travelling exhibition featuring an ambulance that was destroyed in Kharkiv will also be on the Jaarbeursplein in central Utrecht on Friday, before moving on to Amstelveen, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Eindhoven. It is an …

One year of war: 82,000 Ukrainians fled to Netherlands; Third definitely want to return
1 year, 10 months ago

One year of war: 82,000 Ukrainians fled to Netherlands; Third definitely want to return

NL Times  

Around 82,000 Ukrainians have fled to the Netherlands since the war broke out a year ago, Statistics Netherlands reported Thursday. Over a third of Ukrainians in the Netherlands plan to return to their homeland when it’s safe, NOS found after surveying 247 Ukrainian refugees with the Oppora Foundation. In the past year, some 5,000 Red Cross volunteers have helped Ukrainians …

Nearly half of Ukrainian refugees in Netherlands have found employment
1 year, 10 months ago

Nearly half of Ukrainian refugees in Netherlands have found employment

NL Times  

Of the approximately 65,000 Ukrainian refugees who have fled to the Netherlands since Russia invaded their home country in February last year, 45 percent had paid work as an employee on November 1. Ukrainian refugees who fled to the Netherlands do not need a work permit to work here, putting them in an exceptional position compared to other asylum seekers …

Numbers of refugees, asylum-seekers increase in Germany
1 year, 11 months ago

Numbers of refugees, asylum-seekers increase in Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — More than 244,000 people applied for asylum in Germany last year, and more than 1 million Ukrainian refugees came to the country looking for shelter from Russia’s war, the government said Wednesday. Especially during the last three months of 2022, numbers increased as asylum-seekers tried to reach Germany through the Balkan route. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “war of …

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees living in hotels as councils struggle to house them
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees living in hotels as councils struggle to house them

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But with no proper move-on strategy in place that’s exactly …

Netherlands needs 20,000 more shelter spots for Ukrainian refugees
2 years ago

Netherlands needs 20,000 more shelter spots for Ukrainian refugees

NL Times  

The Dutch government believes that the number of Ukrainian refugees present in the Netherlands will continue to increase in the coming period. The Cabinet is considering having Ukrainians who earn an income help pay for their accommodation themselves, said State Secretary Eric van der Burg, who handles asylum issues for the Cabinet. Now that it looks like Ukrainian refugees will …

Dutch municipalities unsure how to handle a new influx of Ukrainian refugees this winter
2 years ago

Dutch municipalities unsure how to handle a new influx of Ukrainian refugees this winter

NL Times  

The winter weather in Ukraine will continue to get colder in the coming week as the country struggles to make repairs after Russian attacks took out large portions of its energy infrastructure. Temperatures in Kyiv could fall below -8 degrees Celsius next week, prompting Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra to say the Netherlands will be ready to take more refugees …

100 beds found for young refugees, but 1,700 are needed
2 years, 1 month ago

100 beds found for young refugees, but 1,700 are needed

Dutch News  

The Netherlands’ 344 local authorities have come up with just 100 beds for young asylum seekers who arrived in the country without parents, following an appeal in October for 1,700. Without more beds, there is a ‘real risk’ that some youngsters may end up sleeping on the streets, junior justice minister Eric van der Burg warned at the time. Refugee …

100 beds found for young refugees, but 1,700 are needed
2 years, 1 month ago

100 beds found for young refugees, but 1,700 are needed

Dutch News  

The Netherlands’ 344 local authorities have come up with just 100 beds for young asylum seekers who arrived in the country without parents, following an appeal in October for 1,700. Without more beds, there is a ‘real risk’ that some youngsters may end up sleeping on the streets, junior justice minister Eric van der Burg warned at the time. Refugee …

Berlin expands old airport shelter as refugee housing scarce
2 years, 1 month ago

Berlin expands old airport shelter as refugee housing scarce

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The German capital is expanding a temporary refugee shelter at a former airport to accommodate 3,600 Ukrainians, as it struggles to put up more civilians fleeing Russian attacks on vital infrastructure ahead of the upcoming cold winter months. While two former terminals at Tegel Airport were already opened for Ukrainian refugees in the spring, Berlin’s state government is …

EU agency says asylum numbers up, could strain facilities
2 years, 1 month ago

EU agency says asylum numbers up, could strain facilities

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The number of people applying for international protection in Europe has reached highs not seen since well over 1 million people sought refuge on the continent seven years ago and could place strain on national asylum systems, a European Union agency said Wednesday. About 84,500 people applied for asylum in August in the 27 EU member countries plus …

Refugee numbers top 10,600 in Q3, led by Syrians and Afghans
2 years, 1 month ago

Refugee numbers top 10,600 in Q3, led by Syrians and Afghans

Dutch News  

Over 10,600 people made a first request for asylum status in the Netherlands in the third quarter of this year, according to figures from the immigration service IND. The largest group – 4,600 – came from Syria, followed by nearly 1,000 people from Afghanistan and 935 from Turkey, national statistics agency CBS said, citing figures sourced from the IND. More …

Europe creaking under weight of new wave of Ukrainian refugees
2 years, 1 month ago

Europe creaking under weight of new wave of Ukrainian refugees

The Telegraph  

Europe is experiencing a fresh wave of Ukrainian refugees who are being forced from their homes because Russian attacks on power stations have left them without heat and electricity. Exact numbers of refugees staying in Hungary are unclear as Ukrainians have a visa free travel agreement with the EU, but 27,993 asylum applications have been approved so far out of …

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to be assessed, nearing 2015 record
2 years, 2 months ago

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to be assessed, nearing 2015 record

Dutch News  

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to have their cases assessed by the immigration service IND, according to August figures from European statistics agency Eurostat. ‘The longer refugees have to wait for their procedure, the more places are needed in refugee centres,’ spokesman Martijn van der Linden told broadcaster NOS. ‘The fact that the backlog is reaching a new record …

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to be assessed, nearing 2015 record
2 years, 2 months ago

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to be assessed, nearing 2015 record

Dutch News  

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to have their cases assessed by the immigration service IND, according to August figures from European statistics agency Eurostat. ‘The longer refugees have to wait for their procedure, the more places are needed in refugee centres,’ spokesman Martijn van der Linden told broadcaster NOS. ‘The fact that the backlog is reaching a new record …

150 migrants moved from overcrowded Dutch asylum center
2 years, 3 months ago

150 migrants moved from overcrowded Dutch asylum center

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities moved 150 migrants Thursday …

‘Time stopped': Ukrainians long to go home as war drags on
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Time stopped': Ukrainians long to go home as war drags on

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — On March 8, nearly two weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine, Taisiia Mokrozub took her infant son, parted from her husband and joined an exodus to safety in Poland. “We all live in some kind of limbo.” Russia’s invasion has created the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. “We didn’t want to go farther,” said …

Over 40% of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands now employed: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Over 40% of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands now employed: Report

NL Times  

Figures from the Dutch government show that over 74,500 Ukrainian people have fled the war in their home country, and now reside in the Netherlands. Over 40 percent of Ukrainian refugees who arrived since the war began have found employment in the country, benefits agency UWV told BNR. However, European work permit rules were adjusted for Ukrainian refugees, meaning they …

Ministers earmark Overijssel hotel as refugee centre, bypassing council
2 years, 4 months ago

Ministers earmark Overijssel hotel as refugee centre, bypassing council

Dutch News  

The village of Albergen in Overijssel has been chosen by ministers as the location for a new asylum seekers centre, under new rules allowing them to bypass local councils. Refugee settlement agency COA has bought a hotel in the village of 3,500 people which has capacity for up to 300 refugees, junior justice minister Eric van der Burg told MPs …

Ministers earmark Overijssel hotel as refugee centre, bypassing council
2 years, 4 months ago

Ministers earmark Overijssel hotel as refugee centre, bypassing council

Dutch News  

The village of Albergen in Overijssel has been chosen by ministers as the location for a new asylum seekers centre, under new rules allowing them to bypass local councils. Refugee settlement agency COA has bought a hotel in the village of 3,500 people which has capacity for up to 300 refugees, junior justice minister Eric van der Burg told MPs …

Ministers intervene, earmark two locations for refugee housing
2 years, 4 months ago

Ministers intervene, earmark two locations for refugee housing

Dutch News  

Ministers have confirmed that they will start forcing local authorities to accept refugees if they persistently refuse to change zoning plans to allow suitable buildings to be used as temporary housing. The state would rather not go so far, but will use the legal instruments at their disposal to bypass local officials if necessary, housing minister Hugo de Jonge and …

Ministers intervene, earmark two locations for refugee housing
2 years, 4 months ago

Ministers intervene, earmark two locations for refugee housing

Dutch News  

Ministers have confirmed that they will start forcing local authorities to accept refugees if they persistently refuse to change zoning plans to allow suitable buildings to be used as temporary housing. The state would rather not go so far, but will use the legal instruments at their disposal to bypass local officials if necessary, housing minister Hugo de Jonge and …

Councils housing Ukrainians but not other refugees is discrimination
2 years, 4 months ago

Councils housing Ukrainians but not other refugees is discrimination

Dutch News  

The Dutch human rights council has urged the government to stop differentiating between Ukrainian refugees and those from other countries, saying it is discrimination to allow local councils to pick and chose who to provide housing for. In addition, some local authorities which are refusing to provide temporary housing for refugees from Syria or Yemen have made accommodation available to …

Councils housing Ukrainians but not other refugees is discrimination
2 years, 4 months ago

Councils housing Ukrainians but not other refugees is discrimination

Dutch News  

The Dutch human rights council has urged the government to stop differentiating between Ukrainian refugees and those from other countries, saying it is discrimination to allow local councils to pick and chose who to provide housing for. In addition, some local authorities which are refusing to provide temporary housing for refugees from Syria or Yemen have made accommodation available to …

24,000 Ukrainian refugees working in the Netherlands; Amsterdam & The Hague most popular
2 years, 5 months ago

24,000 Ukrainian refugees working in the Netherlands; Amsterdam & The Hague most popular

NL Times  

At least 24,000 refugees from Ukraine have found work in the Netherlands, according to the latest data. The Ukrainian people mainly found a job in the hospitality industry and through employment agencies. Many refugees also found work in the hospitality industry, in agriculture and horticulture and business services. If a refugee finds other work during their stay in the Netherlands, …

Two-thirds of Ukrainian refugees intend to stay in host countries
2 years, 5 months ago

Two-thirds of Ukrainian refugees intend to stay in host countries

Al Jazeera  

A UN survey shows the majority of people fleeing Russia’s invasion plan to stay put until hostilities subside and security improves. The majority of Ukrainian refugees who have fled the Russian invasion plan to stay in their host countries until hostilities subside and the security situation improves in their country, a new survey by the United Nations’ refugee agency has …

Many Ukrainians must leave host families for shelters as summer vacation approaches
2 years, 5 months ago

Many Ukrainians must leave host families for shelters as summer vacation approaches

NL Times  

Municipalities are preparing for a new influx of Ukrainian refugees –– not from Ukraine itself, but from host families in the Netherlands. They want to stop hosting Ukrainians, in many cases because the summer holidays are approaching and they do not want to leave the refugees alone in their house. According to a spokesperson, there are already host families who …

Ukrainians in Russia align with Moscow but lament refugee camps
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukrainians in Russia align with Moscow but lament refugee camps

Al Jazeera  

“We spent around two weeks hiding in the cellar. So in the end, I decided to leave and find a job.” Svetlana Gannushkina, co-founder of Civic Assistance Committee, one of the organisations working with new arrivals, said, “People don’t have money. Out of the thousand families we’ve seen, you could count the number who’ve actually been paid on one hand.” …

There is not a single vacant place: Ukraine's burgeoning refugee crisis as war nears 100th day
2 years, 6 months ago

There is not a single vacant place: Ukraine's burgeoning refugee crisis as war nears 100th day

India Today  

It has been a little over three months since Russia invaded Ukraine and the immediate after-effects of this were non-fighting Ukrainians moving out of their country to neighbouring nations, mostly central Europe, as refugees. As per the WHO, the displaced people of Ukraine living in makeshift shelters and overcrowded places also increase the risk of getting infected with diseases like …

Municipalities under intense administrative pressure with Ukrainian refugees
2 years, 6 months ago

Municipalities under intense administrative pressure with Ukrainian refugees

NL Times  

Eight in ten Dutch municipalities face increased administrative pressure due to the reception of tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees, NOS reports based on a survey of about half of the municipalities. When the Cabinet decided that municipalities would be responsible for sheltering Ukrainian refugees instead of the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers, they had to spark …

Nearly 64,000 Ukrainians now registered in the Netherlands
2 years, 7 months ago

Nearly 64,000 Ukrainians now registered in the Netherlands

NL Times  

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, more than 63,800 Ukrainians have registered with a municipality in the Netherlands. At that time the municipalities registered more than 21,500 Ukrainian refugees in two weeks, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands. Two-thirds of the Ukrainians registered are women and one-third are men. More than a hundred Ukrainians are registered in the …

Ukrainian refugees with host families can miss out on registration, aid
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukrainian refugees with host families can miss out on registration, aid

NL Times  

Ukrainian refugees living with Dutch host families could sometimes fall through the cracks of the system. There are thousands of Ukrainian refugees currently living with Dutch host families instead of in shelters arranged by the government. While living with a host family can be more pleasant for refugees, it is also a "disorganized effort," said Mariia Shaidrova, head of the …

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