Registration for Icelandic language exams for citizenship applicants begins on 1st March. Read the full story
Posted on 16 February 2010.
Registration for Icelandic language exams for citizenship applicants begins on 1st March. Read the full story
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Posted on 14 February 2010.
Danish politicians have lashed out at a decision by a school in Copenhagen to prohibit fathers of pupils from a parental meeting out of apparent respect for Muslim mothers. The incident has caused deep divisions between school and national leaders. Read the full story
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Posted on 09 February 2010.
Despite a recent threat by Supreme Court judges to undermine the immigration legislation governing citizenship, Denmark will continue with its 28-year rule for naturalising citizens. Read the full story
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Posted on 31 January 2010.
Overseas nationals wishing to apply for permanent Danish residence will face stricter qualification criteria following a ministerial proposal aimed at tightening laws governing foreigners and integration. Furthermore, under the proposal expulsion would be enforced onto any foreigner found guilty of committing benefit fraud. Read the full story
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Posted on 18 December 2009.
A new report has criticised the Swedish policy of attempting to control where refugees and immigrants settle, claiming instead that freely-chosen segregation isn’t necessarily a bad option. Read the full story
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Posted on 17 December 2009.
Icelanders, and people all over the world, have often asked whether those on low wages really earn enough to properly support themselves and their families. Iceland’s Directorate of Immigration has now unwittingly answered the question. Read the full story
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Posted on 28 November 2009.
Racism is believed to be the reason behind why so many immigrants in Norway feel oppressed at work, reveals a new survey. Migrants face frequent exclusion from their working community—and this lack of inclusion stems from differences in national or ethnic background, resulting in prejudice. Read the full story
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Posted on 25 November 2009.
U.S nationals, in particular those who have a non-Western ethnic background, are the subject of calls for more stringent immigration procedures by Peter Skaarup, the Danish People’s Party Justice Spokesperson. Read the full story
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Posted on 22 November 2009.
Immigrants who will not or cannot integrate effectively into Danish society are set to receive a handout, if they are willing to leave for home. Read the full story
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Posted on 20 November 2009.
Merchants at Kouvola’s China Centre market were left stunned last week, after a surprise immigration raid in the southern Finnish city. Read the full story
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