Tag Archive | "immigration"

Study time for Icelandic passport hopefuls


visasRegistration for Icelandic language exams for citizenship applicants begins on 1st March. Read the full story

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Mothers-only school meeting attracts outrage in Denmark


teacherDanish 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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Denmark to maintain 28-year immigration rule


danish-flagDespite 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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Danish government tightens residency criteria


copenhagen1Overseas 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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Swedish study claims segregation can be good


diversityA 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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How much money is enough money to live in Iceland?


visasIcelanders, 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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Norwegian immigrants face oppression in the workplace


employeesRacism 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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Denmark calls for tougher immigration controls for Americans


american-passportU.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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Danish immigrants to receive leaving bonus


danish-kronerImmigrants 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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Chinese merchants in Finland stunned by immigration raid


finnish-policeMerchants 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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