News about migration: events, facts and developments on tafs uz.
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According to UN DESA data, on which the Visual Capitalist infographic is based, the number of migrants in the UK, Spain and Germany grew by a combined total of approximately 20.4 million people between July 2000 and July 2024. In percentage terms, the leaders are Malta (+827%), Bulgaria (+590%) and Iceland (+522%). Russia showed the largest absolute decline — minus 4.3 million migrants.
Sevara AzamovaMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a complaint to US authorities after the death of 56-year-old Emiliano Andre-Covarrubias at an ICE detention facility in Laredo, Texas. Mexico's Foreign Ministry is demanding a transparent investigation. According to Mexican media, this is the 18th death of a Mexican national in ICE custody since January 2025.
Otabek YusupovDonald Trump said that migrants have 'taken over France' and called on Paris to close the borders immediately. Protests that began in mid-September over problems in schools escalated into nationwide strikes; more than 2,330 people were detained over the weekend, and nearly 1,000 law enforcement officers were injured. Macron blamed radical far-left groups, Lecornu ordered local curfews.
Otabek YusupovHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the 'shocking scenes' of the riots in France justify Budapest's tough migration policy. Anti-austerity protests in Paris, Lyon and Marseille were accompanied by pogroms and fires, including the burned-down town hall in Limoges. Magyar's comments drew criticism in Hungary, while Tusk and Macron took different positions.
Otabek YusupovDuring the visit of the Director of the Migration Agency of Uzbekistan Muhsinkhoja Abdurakhmonov to Croatia, negotiations were held with the Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK), the Employers' Association (HUP), and local employers. A scheme was discussed under which Croatian employers submit their staffing needs to the agency, while candidates undergo training and selection in Uzbekistan. The first practical steps are planned in construction, welding, and transport.
Otabek YusupovAt the European Council summit in Brussels, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rejected criticism of his migration policy from the Czech Republic, Denmark and Austria, calling claims of a 'population replacement' far-right rhetoric. Denmark, Poland and Italy unsuccessfully sought changes to the summit's conclusions, while Macron backed Madrid over the crisis in Ceuta.
Aziz KarimovThe European Commission has unveiled a six-priority strategy against human trafficking: technology, cooperation with the private sector, combating organised crime, migration risks, crisis preparedness and protection of vulnerable people. According to the EC, more than 20,000 victims were registered in the EU in 2023–2024 — an increase of 16.1%.
Otabek YusupovDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, at the EU summit, asked the European Commission to examine Spain's plan to legalize 600,000 irregular migrants, calling it contrary to the migration policy supported by most European countries. Pedro Sánchez had previously justified legalization with a model based on human rights and integration. The conflict between the two socialists has continued since the June summit.
Aziz KarimovItaly on Friday extended temporary border controls on arrivals from Spain by seven days, aligning them with Spanish measures in force until October 22. The decision followed a meeting between Meloni and Sánchez in Brussels; in the coming days, interior ministers will discuss lifting the checks.
Otabek YusupovAt the two-day EU summit in Brussels, leaders pledged to keep sanctions on Russia, but failed to agree on the budget and did not close the new €70 billion funding gap for Ukraine. The migration discussion was driven by Denmark, Italy and Poland, implicitly criticising Spain's plan to legalise 600,000 migrants. At the two-day EU summit in Brussels, leaders pledged to keep sanctions against Russia in place, but failed to agree on the budget and did not close the new €70 billion funding gap for Ukraine. The migration discussion was extended by Denmark, Italy and Poland, implicitly criticizing Spain's plan to legalize 600,000 migrants.
Aziz KarimovThe Government of Kazakhstan has approved the rules for obtaining an electronic travel authorization (ETA) for citizens of countries with a visa-free regime. The application is free of charge, and from July 1, 2027, the permit will become mandatory. The rollout will be phased starting November 1, 2026.
Aziz KarimovThe Migration Agency together with the Federal Employment Agency of Germany announced the opening of applications for the APAL (Ausbildung) program starting in February 2027. Participants will be offered three-year dual vocational training in floristry and horticulture with a monthly stipend of 724 to 1,100 euros depending on the year of study. Applications are accepted until October 20.
Otabek YusupovThe Migration Agency of Uzbekistan held talks with the German companies TSK Logistik and Global Talent Alliance on employment of Uzbek citizens in Germany's transport and logistics sector. The creation of a joint driving school and possible recognition of Uzbek driving licences in Germany were discussed. No decision on recognition has been made yet.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the number of Russian citizens in the Central Register of Foreigners (AZR) fell from a peak of 308,015 in 2023 to 284,225 by the end of 2025. The main reason is not mass departure but the acquisition of German citizenship after the 2024 reform: in 2024, 12,980 Russians received passports, and in 2025 — 19,736.
Aziz KarimovUK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood threatened to ban Eritreans from entry entirely if Asmara does not agree to accept more returned migrants arriving on small boats and foreign offenders. From Thursday, Eritrean diplomats will be restricted to movement within London. Asmara called the measures a 'political trick', which the UK Home Office rejects.
Otabek YusupovIn the first half of 2026, 5,422 people left Uzbekistan for permanent residence abroad - 2.3% fewer than in the same period of 2025, almost 40% below the 2023 level and slightly above the 2024 figure. The article warns against interpreting a single-year indicator without context. Also: subscription announcement for Darakchi Plus for 2026.
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