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Influx of WB Asylum Seekers in Belgium
The EU's new visa-free travel regime with three Balkan countries, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro has led to a sudden increase of asylum seekers in Belgium, with the European Commission urging for containment. Since January 1, 2010, more than 400 Macedonian citizens have applied for asylum in Belgium, which is more than the total applications filed during all of 2009. Similar numbers are seen for Serbian asylum applications. However, it is nearly impossible for citizens from visa-free travel countries to be granted aslyum status and these migrants would be misled with the idea they would receive shelter and money once they are here. But once the applicants are refused asylum status by the authorities, they will be asked to leave the country voluntarily or through readmission procedures. Melchior Wathelet, Belgium Secretary of State for Immigration and Asylum, will be visiting Serbia next week to inform of the reality of the immigration procedures in Belgium. Yves Leterme, Belgium Prime Minister, will also discuss the issue with its Macedonian and Serbian counterparts next week.

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Interview with Melchior Wathelet, Belgium Secretary of State for Immigration and Asylum.
Duration: 02:32'
Shot in Brussels, In English. 4/3.

Interview with Alexandra Stiglmayer, Senior Expert for the European Stability Initiative (ESI).
Duration: 04:45'
Shot in Brussels, In English. 4/3.

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We produce TV documentaries on topics related to the Western Balkans and Europe. Our latest production, The Long road through Balkan History, will have its premiere on 1st March in Zagreb at the ZagrebDox International Documentary film festival. The documentary will also be shown during the Balkan Traffic Festival in Brussels on 10 April and in Belgrade, during the Beldocs documentary film festival (end of April).

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The first screening of the new SEETV Documentary, The long road through Balkan History will take place on 1st March in Zagreb during the Zagreb Dox Film Festival. Two writers, Miljenko Jergovic (Croatia) and Marko Vidojkovic (Serbia), embark on a journey along the former Brotherhood and Unity Motorway. A road trip through the history of the Balkan nations... More
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"Live from Europe", SEETV's programme for Western Balkans journalists, is now completed for its 2009 edition. 12 TV journalists from 11 Western Balkan broadcasters have had the opportunity to come to Brussels for a tailored training on EU reporting. More information

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