New Jersey Introduces Legislation to Aid Migrants and Refugees From Haiti, Venezuela
TRENTON, NJ – New legislation, known as the “New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act,” has been introduced by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight of District 29 and Assemblyman Reginald W. Atkins of District…
U.S. in talks with Spain, Canada about taking more refugees -sources
By Matt Spetalnick and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is in talks with Spain and Canada about taking more Western Hemisphere refugees for resettlement, people familiar with the matter said…
After three months, host cities struggle to find jobs, homes for Ukraine refugees
By Joanna Plucinska and Michael Kahn RZESZOW, Poland/PRAGUE – When Ukrainians started streaming across the border after Russia invaded their country on Feb. 24, residents in this Polish city — like many…
The underground networks of Russians helping Ukrainian refugees
By David Chkhikvishvili TBILISI – Ukrainian refugees who reluctantly find themselves under Moscow’s rule are receiving help from an unlikely quarter: networks of Russian volunteers helping those displaced by the war to…
Jill Biden to meet with Ukrainian refugees during visit to Romania and Slovakia
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – First lady Jill Biden will visit Romania and Slovakia from May 5-9 to meet with U.S. service members and embassy personnel, displaced Ukrainian parents and children, humanitarian…
Ukrainian refugees dream of home in Orthodox Easter celebrations
By Pawel Florkiewicz, Michael Kahn and Riham Alkousaa WARSAW/PRAGUE/BERLIN – Ukrainian refugees filled churches across central Europe on Sunday for Orthodox Easter in bittersweet celebrations, giving thanks for escaping a Russian invasion…
Ukrainian refugees queue for food in wealthy Switzerland
By Silke Koltrowitz and Arnd Wiegmann ZURICH – Hundreds of Ukrainians lined up for food handouts in central Zurich on Saturday as wealthy Switzerland struggles to cope with the arrival of around…
Exclusive-ECB ready to set up money exchange for Ukrainian refugees with EU guarantee
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS – The European Central Bank is ready to organise a scheme for millions of Ukrainian refugees to exchange their hryvnia currency into euros if the EU gives the…
Exclusive-EU nations to exchange refugees’ hryvnias at Ukraine cenbank rate- draft document
BRUSSELS – European Union countries are likely to agree to allow millions of Ukrainian refugees to exchange their currency, the hryvnia, into currencies used in the EU over the next three months…
EU to set out job, school, housing plan for Ukraine refugees
BRUSSELS – The European Commission on Wednesday will set out plans to ensure people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have access to jobs, education and housing after an unprecedented flow of refugees…
Ukrainian refugees in Poland queue for work permits as border crossings ebb
By Karol Badohal and Miguel Pereira WARSAW/PRZEMYSL, Poland – Hundreds of Ukrainians waited in front of Poland’s national stadium to register for work permits on Monday as governments and businesses across central…
PayPal expands payments services to help Ukrainian citizens, refugees
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – PayPal Holdings Inc on Thursday expanded its services to allow Ukrainian citizens and refugees to receive payments from overseas, a move a senior Ukrainian official called a…
Weary refugees from Ukraine find shelter near Auschwitz
OSWIECIM, Poland – A youth education centre near Auschwitz dedicated to preserving memories of World War Two and the Holocaust has opened its doors to help refugees fleeing war in the present.…
ECB looking at ways to let Ukrainian refugees convert cash -sources
By Balazs Koranyi and Jan Strupczewski FRANKFURT/VERSAILLES – The European Central Bank is working on a financial facility to let millions of Ukrainian refugees convert their savings into hard currency, to help…
Over 2 Million Refugees Have Fled From Ukraine Amid Invasion, UN Says
Over 2 Million Refugees Have Fled From Ukraine Amid Invasion, UN Says Sebastian Hughes on March 8, 2022 More than two million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded the country, according…
‘Please close the sky’ say Ukrainian refugees
By Alan Charlish MEDYKA, Poland – Ukrainians fleeing into central European pleaded for Western nations to take tougher steps against Russia following Moscow’s invasion that has created more than 1 million refugees.…
Toms River’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Collecting Donations for War Victims and Refugees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the army of Vladimir Putin and Russia continue their vicious and unprovoked assault on the independent nation of Ukraine, Americans across the nation are rallying to their…
Governor Murphy Volunteers New Jersey to House Ukrainian Refugees
BROWNS MILLS, NJ – Joint Base MDL, located in the middle of the New Jersey Pinelands has successfully completed its mission to house and relocate thousands of refugees that fled Afghanistan in…
Arab refugees see double standards in Europe’s embrace of Ukrainians
By Hassan Hankir and Hams Rabah SIDON, Lebanon/AMMAN – Syrian refugee Ahmad al-Hariri, who fled the war in his country for neighbouring Lebanon 10 years ago, spent the last decade hoping in…
UK relaxes visa rules for Ukrainian refugees as Johnson warns millions could flee
By Alan Charlish and Muvija M WARSAW/LONDON -Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday about the growing humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying refugee numbers could reach millions, with…
U.S. plays support role as Ukrainian refugees flee to Europe
By Ted Hesson and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON – The United States is playing a secondary role to European nations as thousands of refugees flee Ukraine, providing emergency aid but signaling that Europe…
Psaki Says ‘We Are’ Prepared To Accept Ukrainian Refugees
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday that the U.S. was prepared to welcome refugees from Ukraine fleeing as a result of Russia’s invasion. When asked at a press briefing if…
Donated Frequent Flyer Miles Provide 40,000 Flights For Afghan Refugees
Frequent flyer miles donated over a two-month period will provide around 40,000 flights for Afghan refugees, the Associated Press reported. The Biden administration is considering doubling the number of miles available to…
Tens Of Thousands Of Afghan Refugees Set To Be Released In The US Without Set Immigration Status
Tens of thousands of Afghan refugees could be released into the U.S. without a decision about their immigration status, CBS News reported on Thursday. The refugees came to the U.S. on humanitarian…
Attorney General James Voices Concern to President Biden Over Treatment of Haitian Refugees at the Texas Border
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending a letter to President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas…
US Officials Confirm 6 Measles Cases Among Afghan Refugees In Virginia, Wisconsin
Six Afghan refugees in Virginia and Wisconsin have tested positive for the measles, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. The cases were reported among Afghan refugees who were evacuated to the U.S.…
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