A day before deeply divided European Union ministers tackle the migrant crisis, the U.N. refugee agency also called on every member state to take in a share of asylum-seekers under a Brussels plan which some countries are fiercely resisting.

Berlin announced that the temporary measure would be taken first on the southern frontier with Austria, where migrant arrivals have soared since Chancellor Angela Merkel effectively opened German borders to refugees a week ago.

“The aim of these measures is to limit the current inflows to Germany and to return to orderly procedures when people enter the country,” said German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere.

Open borders among the European countries which signed the Schengen Treaty are a crucial part of the EU project, but controls can be re-introduced, provided they are only temporary.

“The free movement of people under Schengen is a unique symbol of European integration,” the EU’s executive Commission said in a statement. “However, the other side of the coin is a better joint management of our external borders and more solidarity in coping with the refugee crisis.”

At an emergency meeting on Monday, interior ministers from the EU’s 28 member states will discuss Commission proposals to redistribute about 160,000 asylum seekers across the bloc.

Amid the political bickering among European governments, the crisis claimed yet more lives. On Sunday 34 refugees, almost half of them babies and children, drowned off a Greek island when their boat sank, the coast guard said.

source: Reuters

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1. The CEO was not worried of the ……. of funds.

2. After ……. for a while they managed to decide which movie to watch.

3. The …….. gave a serious statement yesterday.

4. An …….. is someone who says he or she is a refugee, but whose claim has not yet been definitively evaluated.

5. A ……. of his decision to sell his flat was his desire to move to the suburbs. 

6. The company forbade its employees to use outside email addresses for a while as a …………

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Berlin Wall Recreated In Lights For Anniversary

A nine-mile chain of lamps light up the former site of the Berlin Wall ahead of the 25th anniversary of its fall. The 8,000 lampposts are topped by illuminated balloons that are set to be released on Sunday – a quarter of a century to the day since the wall began to come down. The balloons will carry messages from the public with memories of the wall.

The Lichtgrenze – or light border – traces the former wall as accurately as possible past landmarks such as Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie. However, new buildings have made it impossible to recreate the path perfectly. Project chief Moritz van Duelmen said: “We want to show all Berliners, but especially young Berliners who haven’t experienced the wall, where it was. We also want to give visitors the chance to experience it.”

The wall, one of the most potent symbols of the Cold War, came down on 9 November, 1989 – a pivotal day in the collapse of European communism. From there Germany re-emerged as a major power at the heart of a reunited continent.

Tourists and politicians from around the world are arriving in Germany to mark 25 years since the wall came down. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev – who played a key role in bringing down the wall – is among those travelling to Germany for the commemorations. The 83-year-old will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and greet crowds at the former Checkpoint Charlie border crossing.

source: Sky News

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Take a tour of Frankfurt, Germany — part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.

Hi, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top five attractions of Frankfurt, Germany.

Number 5: Financial landmarks. Frankfurt is one of the most important financial centers in the world. In and around the financial center you’ll see many important buildings.

Number 4: St. Catherine’s church. Located in the middle of Frankfurt is this beautiful baroque style church.

Number 3: Old Opera House, a grand opera house originally constructed in the 1800s. It has hosted many prominent concerts. Check out a performance here when visiting the city.

Number 2: St. Bartholomew church. The church is an iconic landmark of Frankfurt. Built in gothic style, it draws visitors from all over the world.

And number 1: Romerberg. For a taste of city’s history, visit Frankfurt’s Old Town Square. Usually a hub of activity, it is a must-see for anyone visiting the great city of Frankfurt.

Keep watching our travel video series. See you next time!