Reception Center

Two migrant smugglers were arrested by coast guards in Lesvos after a dramatic chase. In their attempt to escape, the two detainees, who had earlier disembarked 28 migrants on the island, made dangerous maneuvers and attempted to ram the Coast Guard vessel.

Data compiled by Tomas Sobotka, a leading demographer, show that birth rates in Europe have shown signs of recovery in the last few months. Whether or not this trend continues will depend on how lasting the social and economic impacts of the pandemic will be.