Midtown Blogger/Manhattan Valley Follies: Der Spiegel

Fortress Hungary: Orbán Profits from the Refugees

In many respects, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has emerged as the political victor in the refugee crisis. Voters support his hardline stance and other Eastern European countries are following his suit. By Jan Puhl more... [ Comment ]

09/16/2015 from spon-facebook-548033848: I know unrepentant fascist beliefs when I hear and see them. For those that carry residual... more...

'We Are Stubborn'Refugees Still Set on Germany Despite Border Controls

Germany introduced controls on its border with Austria on Sunday to slow down the influx of refugees coming into the country. The hope is for an EU-wide quota deal to share the burden. The refugees themselves, though, still hope they'll end up in Germany. By Raniah Salloum in Vienna more... [ Comment ]

09/16/2015 from philgreenelawyer: I lived in Frankfurt from 1945 to 1948 as a US Army Brat. I never forgot what i saw and I fell in... more...

Austrian Chancellor Faymann'Memories of Our Continent's Darkest Period'

In an interview, Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann discusses Germany's reaction to the refugee crisis, his disappointment in Hungary's response and his idea of sanctions for Eastern European countries that aren't sharing the burden. more... [ Comment ]

09/17/2015 from aka.bigshooter: "The truth", "washed away by the waves of anti-German propaganda",... more...

The Breaking Point?Germany's Asylum System Struggles to Cope

As the migrant influx continues, the 'Refugees Welcome' high is beginning to wear off. People are beginning to wonder if Germany will really be able to cope with all the newcomers. And the system is already completely overwhelmed. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

09/17/2015 from pwahle2012: If the wealthy,arrogant and full of disdain Gulf States and other islamist countries ignore the... more...

A Continent AdriftJuncker Proposes Fixes to EU's Broken Asylum Policies

Europe's asylum policies are broken: That much has become clear in recent weeks amid the huge numbers of refugees entering the EU from the Western Balkans. Can policymakers bring the situation under control? By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

09/17/2015 from borwin98: Who will pay for the costs of these migrants, the German people?? more...

Asylum's Dark SideThe Deadly Business of Human Smuggling

Every day, thousands of refugees entrust their lives to human smugglers as they make their way to Europe -- and many of them die en route. The smugglers, meanwhile, are making handsome profits, and aren't particularly concerned about safety. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

09/09/2015 from lukelea: Accepting some refugees is an invitation for others to come, a development that can only end in a... more...

Countering the Hate'People Are Getting Involved in Tremendous Ways'

Around 800,000 refugees are expected to arrive in Germany this year, with the number of Syrians growing rapidly. Manfred Schmidt, Germany's top migration official, discusses how the country is coping with the massive influx. By Roland Nelles and Anna Reimann more... [ Comment ]

09/10/2015 from kalkinow: Europe is getting divided as a direct consequence of a decision made in Germany. Many Europeans are...more...

Mass MigrationWhat Is Driving the Balkan Exodus?

More than a third of all asylum-seekers arriving in Germany come from Albania, Kosovo and Serbia. Young, poor and disillusioned with their home countries, they are searching for a better future. But almost none of them will be allowed to stay. By Susanne Koelbl, Katrin Kuntz and Walter Mayr more... [ Comment ]

09/06/2015 from bicester55: First immigrant was fleeing from the corrupt government that the EU has created in Kosovo. So... more...

Refugee Chaos in Macedonia'Life-Threateningly Dangerous for Women and Children'

A dangerous bottleneck has formed in the Macedonian border town of Gevgelija, an important hub for refugees traveling to Western Europe. Those trying to reach the trains here face extreme heat, dangerous crowds and police bullying. By Raniah Salloum in Gevgelija, Macedoniamore... [ Comment ]

08/21/2015 from laura.kpmg: Mercedes, BMW is looking for arabian mechanics! Ali, Abdul , there is best jobs! Merchel keep... more...

Migrant MiseryGreek Island of Kos Makes Refugees Fend for Themselves

Up to 600 people arrive each night on the Greek island of Kos, fleeing wars, oppression and hunger. When they arrive, they are often made to sleep outside with not sanitation facilities available. Greek authorities seem uninterested in improving the situation. By Raniah Salloum in Kos, Greece more... [ Comment ]

09/11/2015 from RRRoman: Fleeing war , hunger and oppression? Where? In Turkey? The only place without war, hunger and... more...

Midtown Blogger/Manhattan Valley Follies

Translation from English

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Der Spiegel