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The Migration Ministry of Greece has been fined for data protection breaches in migrant camps under its care, the country’s independent data watchdog said on Wednesday. Neos Kosmos reports that the Hellenic data protection authority revealed in a statement that it had found “serious shortcomings” in the ministry’s compliance with data protection rules. After receiving…

Charities have stopped their aid as an Israeli drone attack on the besieged city has killed seven aid workers. The strikes were on a team from World Central Kitchen. The deceased were identified as James Henderson, John Chapman, and James Kirby, all Britons. Others include a Palestinian, Saif Issam Abu Taha; Lalzawmi Frankcom, an Australian;…

Germany has become the biggest EU country to legalize cannabis. But it’s only for recreational use. Reports say people gathered for a “smoke-in” at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate after the partial legalisation. The Guardian reports that cannabis users have been celebrating in the country after the partial decriminalisation. Adults are allowed to carry up to 25g…

Seventy-four migrants were found on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea between north Africa and south Europe. The CTV reports that they have been transported to Crete. Crete has recently seen an increase in migrant arrivals from Libya. However, the government has promised to address the issue with more funding and extra Coast Guard…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has provided a third-gender option.  The USCIS website says Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, has been revised to provide a third-gender option. “X” represents “Another Gender Identity.” The organization is also updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to account for the revision.  According to the USCIS, the…

The main opposition party in Turkey has claimed significant election victories in Istanbul and Ankara. The results shocked the incumbent President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He had hoped to gain victory in the cities, and he led the campaign to win Istanbul. However, Ekrem Imamoglu scored a victory for the secular opposition CHP. Istanbul has a…

In response to the recent terrorist attack on Moscow, the authorities in Russia have sanctioned raids on dormitories and apartments housing Central Asian migrants, and they are carrying out mass deportations. The Kyiv Independent reports that several gunmen opened fire at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk on the evening of March 22. They killed…