Muslims, immigrants, and certain ethnic groups like Africans and Arabs in Finland have been targeted by a surge of hatred and racism fueled by the far-right movement, one of the elements of the current ruling coalition.

The escalation of attempts by Turkish opposition figures to promote the notion of safety and normalcy within areas under the control of the Assad regime in Syria has gained momentum on social media platforms.

Many Syrian refugees in Turkey are currently planning to embark on a new, troubled migration to Europe, after reasons such as feelings of instability and fear of the outcome of the upcoming Turkish presidential elections.