Arrr, me hearties! The Slovene government be fixin' to arrange lodgings for migrants at the Croatian border.
2024-01-18
Arr, mateys! Listen ye now, for Slovenia be settin' up some makeshift lodgin' fer them wanderin' souls at the scurvy Croatian border. 'Tis what their fancy government declared, mateys!
In a jolly twist of events, Slovenia has announced plans to establish temporary facilities at its border with Croatia to handle the influx of migrant arrivals. The government, citing a surge in migration, intends to set up a fence, accommodation containers, tents, and sanitary facilities at the former border crossing in Obrezje. This move comes after the official border checkpoint with Croatia was removed last year when Slovenia’s eastern neighbor joined the Schengen area, allowing for free travel within Europe. However, due to the increased migration through the region, some border control has been reintroduced. Slovenia has witnessed a significant rise in migrants from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa who are seeking ways to reach the western part of Europe. To combat this issue, Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia have agreed to work together to curb migration through their respective countries. The Slovenian government has attributed the need for temporary facilities to the lack of capacity at local police stations in the area. Their arrangement will last no longer than three years. The migrants mainly arrive in Slovenia from Croatia after traveling along the Balkan land route, which begins in Turkey and passes through Greece or Bulgaria, and then onward to North Macedonia, Serbia, and Bosnia. Overall, Slovenia is taking proactive measures to handle the influx of migrants, ensuring that they have the necessary facilities and resources to manage the situation. With the cooperation of neighboring countries and the establishment of temporary facilities, Slovenia aims to better regulate migration and streamline the process for those seeking entry into Western Europe.