A disgruntled Swede has sought asylum in Denmark, after claiming he “couldn’t stomach” the people in his homeland any longer. According to Politiken, life in Sweden got too much for the man, who skipped the country in search of a better existence elsewhere. Read the full story

On Sunday 6th December an early morning action by the Norwegian police aliens section oversaw the forced deportation of 30 Iraqi nationals that had been residing in the country without permission, several of whom had criminal records. Read the full story

Residence permits for Sweden are available on the black market for just EUR 2,000, which would then allow the buyer to travel freely across Europe. Read the full story

A charter flight left Copenhagen bound for Baghdad last week containing 22 Iraqi asylum seekers who refused to leave the country voluntarily after their asylum applications were rejected. Read the full story

It is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in Norway for asylum seekers. Conflicts around the globe are forcing people to flee their own countries in search of safety and a better quality of life, and Norway is one of the more popular destinations. Read the full story

A recent incident involving five young footballers from Tanzania who were in Sweden for the annual Gothia Cup tournament has prompted Swedish immigration authorities to tighten their entry requirements for any player who is not from Europe. The Gothia Cup is the world’s largest youth football tournament, but it is emerging as a gateway to illegal migration. Read the full story