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Italy's Crackdown on Migrant Rescue NGOs: Surveillance, Legal Action, and Rising Sea Arrivals
Italy's crackdown on NGOs rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea has intensified under Giorgia Meloni, involving surveillance, legal challenges, and restrictive decrees, despite a 14% increase in sea arrivals; the case against Mediterranea Saving Humans for receiving a donation after rescuing mi...
Italy's Crackdown on Migrant Rescue NGOs: Surveillance, Legal Action, and Rising Sea Arrivals
Italy's crackdown on NGOs rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea has intensified under Giorgia Meloni, involving surveillance, legal challenges, and restrictive decrees, despite a 14% increase in sea arrivals; the case against Mediterranea Saving Humans for receiving a donation after rescuing mi...
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48% Bias Score
Multiple Bodies Found Tied Up in Ibiza and Formentera Waters
Multiple bodies of people bound hand and foot were found in waters near Ibiza and Formentera, prompting a Civil Guard investigation amid a rise in migrant deaths at sea in the region, with 31 bodies recovered in the first half of 2025.
Multiple Bodies Found Tied Up in Ibiza and Formentera Waters
Multiple bodies of people bound hand and foot were found in waters near Ibiza and Formentera, prompting a Civil Guard investigation amid a rise in migrant deaths at sea in the region, with 31 bodies recovered in the first half of 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Increased Sea Arrivals to Italy Despite Stricter Policies
Despite Italy's stricter immigration policies, sea arrivals have surged since April, exceeding 2022 numbers; over 145,000 arrived since January 1st, with a 25% increase in the last two months, driven by instability in Libya and Tunisia, resulting in dangerous sea journeys and numerous deaths.
Increased Sea Arrivals to Italy Despite Stricter Policies
Despite Italy's stricter immigration policies, sea arrivals have surged since April, exceeding 2022 numbers; over 145,000 arrived since January 1st, with a 25% increase in the last two months, driven by instability in Libya and Tunisia, resulting in dangerous sea journeys and numerous deaths.
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52% Bias Score
Over 500 Migrants Rescued off Crete
Greek authorities rescued over 500 migrants, mostly men, off Crete between Friday and Sunday, including 280 on Saturday alone across five incidents; one group of 53 who paid €2600-€3500 for passage from Libya and a suspected smuggler was arrested.
Over 500 Migrants Rescued off Crete
Greek authorities rescued over 500 migrants, mostly men, off Crete between Friday and Sunday, including 280 on Saturday alone across five incidents; one group of 53 who paid €2600-€3500 for passage from Libya and a suspected smuggler was arrested.
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32% Bias Score
Unburied Children Highlight Italy's Migrant Crisis
Two two-year-old migrant children, Paul and Rich, died of dehydration at sea off Lampedusa after three days without rescue; their bodies remain unburied in the island's dilapidated morgue, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the Italian government's response.
Unburied Children Highlight Italy's Migrant Crisis
Two two-year-old migrant children, Paul and Rich, died of dehydration at sea off Lampedusa after three days without rescue; their bodies remain unburied in the island's dilapidated morgue, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the Italian government's response.
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52% Bias Score
Sea-Watch 5 Delivers 190 Migrants to Carrara, Italy
The Sea-Watch 5, carrying 190 rescued migrants, arrived in Marina di Carrara, Italy, on May 11th, 2025, marking the port's 17th landing since 2023 and the third in 2025; the migrants will be processed at Imm-Carrara Fiere before heading to designated reception centers.
Sea-Watch 5 Delivers 190 Migrants to Carrara, Italy
The Sea-Watch 5, carrying 190 rescued migrants, arrived in Marina di Carrara, Italy, on May 11th, 2025, marking the port's 17th landing since 2023 and the third in 2025; the migrants will be processed at Imm-Carrara Fiere before heading to designated reception centers.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Halts Funding for Mediterranean Migrant Rescues
Germany ended funding for civilian groups rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea, defended by Foreign Minister Wadephul despite criticism from the Green party and NGOs who fear increased migrant deaths.
Germany Halts Funding for Mediterranean Migrant Rescues
Germany ended funding for civilian groups rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea, defended by Foreign Minister Wadephul despite criticism from the Green party and NGOs who fear increased migrant deaths.
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36% Bias Score
Overfishing Erodes Bluefin Tuna's Genetic Diversity, But Conservation Efforts Show Promise
A study using 90 ancient and modern DNA samples reveals that overfishing since 1800 has significantly reduced the genetic diversity of Mediterranean bluefin tuna, impacting its ability to adapt to climate change, but recent conservation measures have led to population recovery.
Overfishing Erodes Bluefin Tuna's Genetic Diversity, But Conservation Efforts Show Promise
A study using 90 ancient and modern DNA samples reveals that overfishing since 1800 has significantly reduced the genetic diversity of Mediterranean bluefin tuna, impacting its ability to adapt to climate change, but recent conservation measures have led to population recovery.
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32% Bias Score
Salerno Receives 252 Migrants, High Number of Unaccompanied Minors
The Solidaire, a German-flagged NGO vessel, docked in Salerno, Italy, delivering 252 migrants—98 minors (92 unaccompanied), 127 men, and 27 women—marking Salerno's 40th migrant landing.
Salerno Receives 252 Migrants, High Number of Unaccompanied Minors
The Solidaire, a German-flagged NGO vessel, docked in Salerno, Italy, delivering 252 migrants—98 minors (92 unaccompanied), 127 men, and 27 women—marking Salerno's 40th migrant landing.
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52% Bias Score
25-Year Sentence for Egyptian Man in UK Human Trafficking Case
A London court sentenced Ahmed Abed, a 42-year-old Egyptian man, to 25 years in prison for his role in a human trafficking ring that smuggled nearly 3,800 migrants across the Mediterranean Sea between October 2022 and June 2023, generating over \$14 million in profit.
25-Year Sentence for Egyptian Man in UK Human Trafficking Case
A London court sentenced Ahmed Abed, a 42-year-old Egyptian man, to 25 years in prison for his role in a human trafficking ring that smuggled nearly 3,800 migrants across the Mediterranean Sea between October 2022 and June 2023, generating over \$14 million in profit.
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48% Bias Score
Cyprus Returns Syrian Migrants, Ends Automatic Asylum
Cyprus intercepted and returned two boats carrying 60 Syrian migrants to Syria following a bilateral agreement, amid a rise in Syrian seaborne migration to the island and a new policy ending automatic asylum for Syrians.
Cyprus Returns Syrian Migrants, Ends Automatic Asylum
Cyprus intercepted and returned two boats carrying 60 Syrian migrants to Syria following a bilateral agreement, amid a rise in Syrian seaborne migration to the island and a new policy ending automatic asylum for Syrians.
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40% Bias Score
Frontex Seeks Reform Amidst Criticism Over Migrant Deaths
Frontex executive director Hans Leijtens, in office for two years, aims to reform the agency's culture over the next three years, focusing on transparency and diversity while acknowledging its role in past migrant deaths at sea and ongoing investigations into Greek authorities' actions.
Frontex Seeks Reform Amidst Criticism Over Migrant Deaths
Frontex executive director Hans Leijtens, in office for two years, aims to reform the agency's culture over the next three years, focusing on transparency and diversity while acknowledging its role in past migrant deaths at sea and ongoing investigations into Greek authorities' actions.
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48% Bias Score
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