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Refugees look through a fence towards the Macedonian side at the Greek-Macedonian border near the village of Idomeni on March 1 , 2016, where thousands are stranded. (AFP/Louisa Gouliamaki)

March 10th, 2016 - 01:30 GMT

EU on alert for alternative migration routes as borders close

European leaders fear new routes could open up via Albania, or from Libya to Italy.

Refugees continue to arrive at unprecedented rates on Greek shores. (File Photo)

January 25th, 2016 - 06:32 GMT

EU threatens to expel Greece from Schengen over refugee crisis

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September 16th, 2015 - 01:30 GMT

Refugees now bypassing Hungary for Croatia

Europol estimates some 30,000 people involved in human smuggling gangs. (AFP/FIle)

September 6th, 2015 - 08:00 GMT

People smuggling in Europe now a billion-dollar business: EU minister

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August 27th, 2015 - 01:32 GMT

Up to 50 asylum seekers found dead inside truck in Austria