UNHCR ensures that families with children are accommodated in heated tents as soon as possible and that those with health problems access medical care. (UNHCR)

UNHCR Survey finds Afghan and Syrian refugees arriving to Greece are fleeing conflict and violence

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warns of critical refugee bottleneck in Greece

UNHCR urges leaders in Central Europe to show greater solidarity with refugees who seek sanctuary as war and extremism force millions out of their homes

EU-Turkey deal must address the needs of individuals fleeing war and persecution (UNHCR).

Survivors report massive loss of life in latest Mediterranean Sea tragedy

Cooperation Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction (Alternate Minister for Migration Policy) and UNHCR for provision of assistance to refugees

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling on the Greek Government to urgently improve conditions and expand reception capacity, following a recent rise in arrivals at Evros via the land border with Turkey. Hundreds of people are at present being held in police detention facilities.

UNHCR calls on Austrian Government to keep refugee protection at centre of asylum law amendments. On 09 May 2018 UNHCR published its legal analysis on the draft amendments to the asylum law, calling on the Austrian Government to uphold its commitment to protection sensitive asylum policies.

UNHCR calls on Austria EU Presidency to lead and unite EU countries towards a fair and functioning asylum system.