Moldova faces different problems

17 Jul 2015
Sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe; children are often abandoned by families trapped in poverty with no hope. Moldova  still suffers from a Communist legacy and has a…

Malta: Buying children

17 Jul 2015
On Thursday 9 July police identified a suspect after two women reported a man trying to buy their daughters while walking along the Sliema front. Police said, ‘Investigations are still ongoing to identify the man who…

Macedonia: Police raids after Channel 4 News probe

17 Jul 2015
Police raided homes in the Macedonian village of Vaksintse as part of a people-smuggling investigation - a week after a reporter for Channel 4 News traced a kidnap gang to the area. Four people were arrested…

Luxembourg: Stronger stance on modern slavery practices

17 Jul 2015
Building sites could be partially or totally closed if modern slavery practices are found under new powers to be given to Luxembourg's ‘Inspection du travail et des mines’. The body is responsible for checking that employers…