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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9884
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Commission fears “possible crisis” between Malta and Italy

Brussels, 17/04/2009 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission said on Friday 17 April that it was trying to settle the difference between Malta and Italy on taking in migrants picked up at sea. The aim is to avoid a “possible crisis” between the two countries, according to a European source. “Negotiations are on-going to try to find a way to resolve this delicate situation,” the source added. A Turkish cargo ship with 154 migrants on board was refused entry to the port of Lampedusa...

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