Calais
commune in Pas-de-Calais, France
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military conflicts 2025-06-17 21:49
Keir Starmer acknowledges worsening Channel migration crisis - Over 16,000 migrants have reached the UK in 2025, marking a 42% increase from last year.
- French police struggled to stop a group of 200 migrants attempting to cross the Channel, using tear gas to intervene.
- Keir Starmer called for a reevaluation of visa regulations for non-cooperative countries amid the worsening situation.
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society 2025-06-03 18:13
Record number of migrants cross Channel in a single day - On Saturday, March 31, 2025, over 1,194 migrants crossed from France to the UK in small boats, marking an unprecedented day for this year.
- The UK government reported a total of 14,811 migrant crossings this year, indicating a 42% increase compared to the previous year.
- The rising number of crossings is straining relations between the UK and French authorities, prompting calls for improved enforcement and cooperation.
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society 2024-12-02 11:50
Calais offers unbeatable duty-free booze deals after Brexit - Travelers can benefit from duty-free shopping for wine, beer, and spirits in Calais.
- UK travelers enjoy notable savings thanks to tax refunds and return to popular alcohol purchasing.
- Calais is transforming its image while providing great deals for UK tourists ahead of the holiday season.
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sub-category, category 2024-09-23 05:50
Nine Iraqi migrants intercepted off Devon coast, far from usual route - Nine Iraqi migrants were detained off the Devon coast after attempting to cross from France.
- The change in crossing location is attributed to increased policing in Calais, leading smugglers to seek alternative routes.
- The Home Office is committed to ending dangerous crossings and has pledged to enhance border security.
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category, sub-category 2024-09-15 12:01
10-month-old baby critical after migrant boat disaster in Channel - A boat carrying migrants capsized in the English Channel, resulting in eight fatalities and several injuries.
- Among the injured is a 10-month-old baby who is in critical condition due to hypothermia.
- The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Channel, prompting calls for urgent action.
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business, society 2024-09-02 09:05
Eurotunnel breakdown causes long delays at Calais - Thousands of families returning from Continental Europe experienced long delays at the Eurotunnel terminal in Calais due to a Shuttle train breakdown.
- Passengers reported waiting for hours, with some missing multiple trains and facing additional delays from customs and passport control.
- Eurotunnel apologized for the situation and worked to resolve the disruptions, while ferry passengers also faced issues due to a separate technical problem.
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travel 2024-06-07 16:23
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