Tag: Immigration
Brexit postponement for late submissions: Brits have given a new deadline to apply for residence in Denmark
The Ministry of Immigration and Integration has today delivered a large number of British citizens a lifeline. Originally, the ministry set a deadline of 31 December 2021, within which all Britons had to apply for Danish residence, regardless of whether they already had it – temporarily or permanently. But in late 2020, SIRI immigration services […]
Skills shortage in Finland: A growing challenge amid global trends
Next come Southern Finland with 83 percent, Western Finland with 79 percent and Northern Finland with 75 percent. The industries most affected by the skills shortage are transport and logistics (92%), communication services (91%), industry (84%) and healthcare and life sciences (80%). The five areas of expertise with the most expertise are IT and data, […]
STTK’s research shows a positive change in attitudes towards immigration and foreign workers in Finland
The reason for the change in positive attitude is the increase in work-related immigration to Finland over the last four years, as well as an active social discussion on the topic. STTK believes that the need for international recruitment in Finland must be expanded, as the working-age population is estimated to decrease by 130,000 by […]
Purra: Living on benefits too easy for immigrants, not Finns
On Monday, he confirmed to the daily newspaper that he was specifically referring to immigrants. “As my answer to the open question of the voting guides suggests, I was talking about immigrants. An immigrant can become part of the welfare system and social security with a maximum of 700 euros, he said. “The labor productivity […]
Finland’s largest cities demand better cooperation with the state in immigration matters
The cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa, Turku and Oulu have proposed the establishment of an alliance led by the prime minister, which would set goals for economic growth and employment development.
The share of immigrants doubled in the last decade
The Confederation of Finnish Business EK wants work-related immigration to double by the end of the next election period.
Entrepreneurs propose solutions to alleviate the labor shortage with flexible residence permits and language services
Manai also added that Finland is an excellent choice for both work and study, thanks to the high-quality education and safe living environment. However, the country has failed to attract enough foreign workers and students. Finnish Entrepreneurs have made several proposals to solve the issue, including prioritizing the integration of skilled workers’ family members, supporting […]
Court cases remained at a high level in Finland in 2022
which has resulted in generally unreasonable processing times,” said Riku Jaakkoladirector general of judicial administration. According to the calculations of the Judiciary, as the largest player in the administration of the Ministry of Justice, the Judiciary needs about 30 million euros of permanent additional funding for personnel expenses each year. In addition, the judiciary needs […]
A new study shows that language skills and social relationships are key to the integration of immigrant early childhood educators in Finland
social relations at the workplace as well as the acceptance and recognition of the work community are directly related to how well early childhood educators with an immigrant background feel that they belong to the kindergarten’s work community. In Haanpää’s study, the views of early childhood educators with an immigrant background, as well as Finnish-born […]
The city of Helsinki appoints Glenn Gassen as director of immigration and Annukka Sorjonen as director of labor
Gassen and Sorjonen are responsible for increasing the vitality of the city by ensuring that companies and employers find qualified people and that the people of Helsinki get employment. Gassen, who previously worked as Enter Espoo’s innovation manager, believes that immigration will increase Helsinki’s vitality and states that Helsinki’s economic strength is based on the […]
International students can work while studying abroad, but regulations vary from country to country
According to the research, more than 6 million students studied abroad in 2019, which highlights the importance of the subject for students. Although some countries allow international students to work while studying, the number of hours allowed and the types of work may vary. In most cases, a work permit is required, and in some […]
The Finnish Immigration Service implements reforms and reforms into efficient and customer-oriented services
With these partners, a customer-oriented approach to the guidelines is developed. The instructions are being updated to be more customer-oriented and to better support the work of decision-makers at the Immigration Office. The renovation work will start immediately and the first changes will take effect in the spring and summer of 2023. In addition, chapter […]
B-777 flight departs from Mumbai to bring back passengers on Delhi-bound Air India flight from Stockholm
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]February 23 (ANI): A B777 flight has departed from Mumbai to bring back passengers on Delhi-bound Air India International flight AI-106, which was diverted to Sweden’s Stockholm airport after the plane encountered technical glitches. The B777 flight reaches Stockholm at 23.00 (local time) and takes off from there at 01.00. The flight with […]
Haavisto welcomes the review of the decision to grant Timchenkos citizenship
Helsingin Sanomat on Tuesday was revealed that the Ministry of the Interior intends to review the application process for Timchenko’s entire family. According to Finnish reports, it was possible to make exceptions for both Timchenko and his daughter. Ksenia Frank. Helsingin Sanomat on Friday wrote Frank was granted citizenship in a seemingly extraordinary process only […]
Many displaced Ukrainians want to stay in Denmark
Most from northern or eastern UkraineFrom a gender perspective, it is clear that men want to stay in Denmark more than women. About half of adult men in Denmark want to stay, while only about a third of women said they would stay. It is interesting considering that 80 percent of displaced Ukrainians in Denmark […]
YLE publishes a search engine for schools that arouses criticism
Honkonen, on the other hand, questioned the ethics of publishing the search engine. Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday reported that researchers have both welcomed the debate the publication sparked and condemned its racist nature. Emilia PalonenA senior researcher in political science at the University of Helsinki said that the way the ministers have criticized the public […]
More than 50,000 people seek temporary protection in Finland as a result of the conflict in Ukraine
Some of the children have also arrived in Finland without a guardian, usually in the company of relatives or family friends. All in all, around one in three arrivals is a child. In January 2023, the Finnish Immigration Service announced the extension of residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection until March 4, […]
HS: Basic Finns is a clear favorite among first-time voters
Basic Finns was the most popular party among both men and women, and it was supported by more than a third of the male respondents and about a fifth of the female respondents. The party ranked number one all over Finland and received particularly high opinions from young people in the northern and eastern parts […]
Finland grants refugee status to Afghan women and girls
According to the director of the asylum unit Antti Lehtinen, gender alone is now a sufficient basis for applying for asylum, whereas previously it was only one of many aspects taken into account in the decision-making process. The decision is a proactive measure by the Swedish Immigration Service in response to the deteriorating situation of […]
YLE: Migri’s arguments about deporting parents have no legal basis, experts say
The report is based on an analysis of the decision related to the residence permit application of approximately 500 parents of Finnish children born abroad. Almost a third of the applications were rejected. Finland’s public broadcasting company wrote that the decisions seem to place less emphasis on the interests of the child than on previous […]
One parent is enough
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has deported the parents of Finnish children. The agency admits it made mistakes and says it plans to change its policy in the future.
In the Immigration Office’s new strategy, the customer is in first place
The Finnish Immigration Service aims and comprehensively improves customers’ journeys in immigration together with other relevant organizations. The Finnish Immigration Service’s goals for the years 2023–2027 are: Our work is of high quality, our processes are smooth and efficient, and our methods of operation are predictable. Our customer experience is excellent. We constantly strive to […]
Etla: Finland should almost triple the net migration gain to 44,000
Statistics Finland has estimated that the annual net migration gain is currently around 15,000 people, and work-based immigration makes up the majority of immigration. Aki KangasharjuCEO of Etla, stated to STT on Friday. If immigration and emigration continued at the previous pace, the working-age population would shrink by almost a fifth by 2050, Etla warned. […]
Explanation: Immigration needs to triple in order to preserve Finland’s workforce
Etla Taloustutkimuslaitos, a business-supported think tank, calculates that an annual net migration of 44,000 people is needed to stabilize the size of Finland’s workforce.
458: New bottom note for the NATO process
Rasmus Paludan’s burning of the Koran angered Turkish President Erdogan so much that he now says that NATO membership is out of the question as long as Sweden allows the burning of the holy book. At the same time, the Social Democrats attack the Sweden Democrats and say that Prime Minister Kristersson’s cooperation with Jimmie […]
Business leaders criticize the anti-immigration rhetoric of the Basic Finns
As Finland strives to attract more workers from abroad, prominent businessmen have emphasized the “irresponsible damage” caused by the statements of Finnish natives about work-related immigration.
In Tampere, the population grew by almost 5,000 in 2022
The positive development is due to the benefits obtained from internal migration and immigration, as the number of births fell below the number of deaths for the first time in 30 years. The city of Tampere has drawn up a demographic plan that reflects its expected and desired population development until 2040. Ahlgrén-Holappa said the […]
Historically, a lot of people died in Finland and few people were born in 2022
The number of deaths was particularly high in January (5,864) and December (5,820), but low in June (4,519). Life expectancy for newborn boys fell by 0.5 years to 78.6 years and for girls by 0.6 years to 83.8 years in 2022, which is a new low since 2017 and 2013. According to Statistics Finland, such […]
A historic number of people die in Finland, but immigration is at a record high
Finland’s population grew by more than 17,000 people in 2022.
Controversial immigration bill returns to parliament’s agenda
After the Christmas and New Year’s break, the parliament again started to discuss the immigration law, which was presented by the Minister of Justice, Jón Gunnarsson. Discussions on the bill are expected to continue for some time, as it has been the subject of many parliamentary debates before. Last autumn, the bill was presented and […]
Controversial immigration bill returns to parliament’s agenda
After the Christmas and New Year’s break, the parliament again started to discuss the immigration law, which was presented by the Minister of Justice, Jón Gunnarsson. Discussions on the bill are expected to continue for some time, as it has been the subject of many parliamentary debates before. Last autumn, the bill was presented and […]
Spotify announces plans to lay off 6% of workforce
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced Monday that the company plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce, or roughly 600 employees. The cuts are a result of financial challenges, according to Ek. The Swedish media streaming giant is one of the largest providers of its kind. Founded in 2006 by Ek and Martin Lorentzon, […]
The residence permits of those who fled Ukraine will be automatically extended until March 4, 2024
“Usually, customers who want to extend their residence permit must submit an application. Now that the law regarding these permits has changed, we can extend the permits without requiring anything from the customer,” says the head of the regional department. Minna Serradj from the asylum unit. Customers receive a letter with information about the extension […]
Liberals severely criticized by the blue colleagues after the revival of the quota refugee system
A huge turnaround has angered several political parties. Five days before the parliamentary elections on November 1, Venstre (V) representatives said that Denmark’s borders should not be opened for quota refugees. But now the SVM government led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has proposed to accept 500 quota refugees per year. – It is a […]
Forget parallel society: Is the ghetto plan stuck in a parallel universe?
On September 11, Denmark’s neighbors crossed the Øresund to the polls. A right-wing bloc has now emerged with a majority in the Swedish parliament, depriving Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats of their position at the head of the government. However, it was the days and weeks before the election that revealed the […]
Home abortions can become reality
This summer, we broadcast special episodes about the four topics that young voters between the ages of 16-29 ranked as the most important before the election, according to the SOM institute. The order is environment, crime, immigration and healthcare. We have come to the last program and with a focus on healthcare. According to Swedish […]
More immigrants receiving a higher education in Denmark – reports
The proportion of immigrants and descendants of immigrants in higher education has increased over the past 10 years, confirms the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration Affairs. While only 20 per cent of immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa attended higher education in 2011, this figure has risen by 16 percentage points to […]
Explanation: Pensions are best secured by work-based immigration
The majority of people living in Finland would like an increase in work-based immigration in order to secure the financial stability of the pension system, according to the latest pension barometer of the Pension Security Agency (ETK). The majority of those who responded to the survey said they could survive on their pension income. 58 […]
The Finnish Immigration Service will establish new reception centers on July 1
Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland stay in private housing. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service will continue to increase the number of accommodation places in the existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for the coordination, planning and supervision of the reception system. […]
This is how the war in Ukraine changed Sweden.
In this broadcast, we hear some of the spring’s best reports. We hear about how Putin’s war in Ukraine has once again raised the issue of shelters in Sweden. How do we in Sweden stand equipped for a Russian attack with nuclear weapons? How is it that Sweden ended politics so quickly when it came […]
Lokal Round-Up: Chokerende knivstikkeri af læge bedøver beboere på Amager
Et chokerende knivstikkeri på Amager i går har fået en læge til at kæmpe for sit liv. Det formodes, at lægen var på hjemmebesøg på Holmbladsgade, en vej, der går fra Amagerbrogade i retning mod Amager Strand, som var spærret af efter hændelsen. Den mistænkte er en 30-årig mandDen ansvarlige mand, som blev anholdt hurtigt […]
Industrial investment is growing strongly this year
According to the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK, industrial investment is expected to grow by 24 per cent this year compared to the previous year. The total value of industrial investment in 2022 is estimated at around € 10.5 billion. According to EK’s Director of Data and Research, despite this year’s economic uncertainty and rising […]
Temporary protection granted to more than 25,000 fugitives from Ukraine in Finland – changes in statistical reporting
Applications are decided by the Finnish Immigration Service. Almost all decisions (25,892) have been positive. A small proportion of applications are time-barred (216) because the applicant has withdrawn their application. The daily number of applications for temporary protection is now lower than at the beginning of the war. Currently, the police and border control authorities […]
The Finnish Minister of Finance proposes tax cuts as a remedy for rising consumer prices
“I say directly that the reality where we do all this is not possible,” Saarikko told STT. According to the news agency, Saarikko has also presented the possibility of reducing income tax in the past, but has failed to make promises, although the reasons for the measure have been upset. – Of course, you also […]
Åland’s first reception center opens
“During the spring, we have established 49 new reception centers and offices all over Finland and now, for the first time in history, also in Åland,” says the head of the reception unit. Pekka Nuutinen. The majority of Ukrainians live in private housing with relatives or volunteers, and they have arranged their own accommodation. Reception […]
Åland opens its first reception center
The Åland Autonomous Region opened a reception center on Monday. The first center of its kind in the region was set up to meet the needs of the approximately 250 people of Åland who fled Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. To date, the authorities have opened 49 new reception centers and offices elsewhere in […]
The entry of expert and start-up entrepreneurs is accelerating – Express service will be introduced 1.6
The processing time for an accelerated application shall not exceed two weeks. The express service will be introduced together with a new type of permit, the national D visa. The national D visa enables travel to Finland as soon as the residence permit has been issued and the customer has proved his or her identity. […]
One of the suspects in illegal immigration was arrested by the Border Guard
The Border Guard has completed a preliminary investigation into a criminal organization suspected of selling accommodation, transport and false documents to smuggle people through Europe across Turkey. The investigation has led to a suspicion by the Border Guard’s Turku unit of the promotion of illegal Iranian immigration and counterfeiting. He is believed to have played […]
Few Ukrainians find jobs in Finland
Getting a job in Finland has not been easy for recent Ukrainians. Olga SilfverA volunteer from the Finnish Union of Ukraine told STT that a few hundred Ukrainians who had fled their country due to the Russian invasion had found employment after arriving in the country. It is unclear how many newly arrived Ukrainians work, […]
Finnish Lapland benefited from internal migration for the first time since the early 1960s
“Lapland is a good example. It recorded migration gains, but many other regions have managed to reduce net migration losses during the coronavirus pandemic. The main explanation is the migration from the Helsinki metropolitan area to the provinces, ”MDI’s leading expert Timo Aro told me YLE on Friday. The largest migration gain increased in Pirkanmaa, […]
MIGRI publishes new assessment of security situation in Kabul
The suspension was due to significant changes in the security situation in Afghanistan. As of 9 July 2021, the Finnish Immigration Service has granted international protection to 433 Afghan citizens. However, some asylum seekers have had to wait for a decision because not all the necessary information has been available. These applications can now be […]
Migri: The Finnish-language TikTok video criticizing Ukrainians is "disinformation"
The Finnish Immigration Service Migri has told a video on the TikTok social media platform that a woman is calling on Ukrainians fleeing their country "ungrateful" is disinformation. In a video that has since been removed, a woman who claims to be a nurse at a reception center in the city of Yuan in eastern […]
Temporary protection in Finland was granted to more than 20,000 people fleeing Ukraine – decisions are now being made quickly
Applications are submitted to the police or border guards. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for making the relevant decisions. – Now the decision-making process is really fast, when the application has all the information and a photo on the residence card needed to make the decision. In the past, it could take weeks now […]
Finland is preparing to receive 20,000 patients from Ukraine
Finland is participating in the medical evacuation and treatment of Ukrainian patients as part of the EU’s common civil protection mechanism, and an estimated 20,000 Ukrainians are expected to arrive in Finland during the summer months under the program. The government said in a press release that some patients need intensive care, while others need […]
Welfare sector says Finland wants more foreign labour
Welfare sector trade union JHL on Tuesday said its recent poll suggested that two-thirds of Finns support more labour-based immigration into the country. JHL is one of the trade unions involved in the recent municipal sector strike. JHL, the largest trade union for the welfare sector in Finland, said people in Finland are increasingly supportive […]
The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centers 6 May
Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland are staying in private accommodation. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service continues to increase the number of accommodation places in existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for the coordination, planning and supervision of the reception system. The […]
Finnish Ukrainians rely on private food donations due to delays in the process
Some Ukrainian citizens who fled to Finland after the Russian invasion rely on food offers from private individuals due to delays in processing temporary visas. To date, an estimated 22,000 Ukrainians have applied for temporary protection in Finland. This entitles those fleeing the war to stay in Finland for a maximum of one year at […]
Ukrainians in Finland face congestion and delays in reception centers
The Finnish reception center system is having difficulty coping with the needs of Ukrainians who have fled the war in their home country. This has been reflected, among other things, in the delay in processing and paying social benefits to Ukrainians who have been granted a temporary protection visa, the Finnish Immigration Service Migri said […]
Kela’s short-term financial support for asylum seekers and persons who have applied for or are receiving temporary protection
According to a press release from the Finnish Immigration Service, there have been delays in obtaining reception center services for those living in private homes. As a result, not all customers have been paid a reception fee on schedule. In general, reception centers meet the necessary income requirements for people arriving in Finland, so they […]
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian to serve the country’s refugees arriving in Finland. The textual news, which is published on weekdays, focuses on top national news as well as stories of interest to Ukrainians. The articles also contain practical information about living in Finland. "We want to support Ukrainians coming to Finland," Aki KekäläinenYle’s Head […]
Sweden failed to integrate immigrants PM
In the midst of violent riots, Magdalena Andersson has acknowledged serious shortcomings in the country’s migration policy Segregation in Swedish society has gone “too far” and the integration of immigrants is “too bad”, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson admitted on Thursday, after the violent riots there earlier this month. The unrest erupted after an anti-Muslim politician, […]
Sweden failed to integrate immigrants – PM
In the midst of violent riots, Magdalena Andersson has acknowledged serious shortcomings in the country’s migration policy Segregation in Swedish society has disappeared “too far“and the integration of immigrants is”too poor“, admitted Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Thursday, after the violent riots there earlier this month. The unrest erupted after an anti-Muslim politician, Rasmus Paludan, […]
Sweden failed to integrate an immigrant prime minister
In the midst of violent riots, Magdalena Andersson has acknowledged serious shortcomings in the country’s migrant policy Segregation in Swedish society has gone “too far” and the integration of immigrants is “too bad”, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson admitted on Thursday, after the violent riots there earlier this month. The unrest erupted after an anti-Muslim politician, […]
Sweden failed to integrate immigrants – Prime Minister
In the midst of violent riots, Magdalena Andersson has acknowledged serious shortcomings in the country’s migrant policy Segregation in Swedish society has disappeared “too far“and the integration of immigrants is”too poor“, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson admitted on Thursday, after the violent riots there earlier this month. The unrest erupted after an anti-Muslim politician, Rasmus Paludan, […]
Citizens’ initiative on permanent residence permits for long-term asylum seekers passes to Parliament
The citizens’ initiative requiring a permanent residence permit for long-term asylum seekers is progressing into the parliamentary debate. The signatories want Finland to issue a four-year residence permit to persons whose asylum application has been rejected before 2017. The initiative exceeded the required 50,000 signatures on Friday night and will go to parliament for consideration […]
Denmark can follow Britain’s lead in sending asylum seekers to Rwanda
Denmark is considering the possibility of transferring its asylum seekers to Rwanda, the most overpopulated country on the African continent. “Our dialogue with the Rwandan government includes a mechanism for the transfer of asylum seekers,” Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye announced this week. The agreement would aim to “secure a more dignified approach than the criminal […]
The Finnish Immigration Service will set up new reception centers on 21 April
Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland stay in private housing. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service will continue to add accommodation in existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for coordinating, planning and supervising the reception system. The Finnish Immigration Service has reception centers […]
More than 19,000 Ukrainians apply for international protection in Finland
A total of 19,252 Ukrainian citizens have applied for international protection from Finland since Russia’s occupation of Ukraine at the end of February. The Finnish Immigration Service Migri provided the latest figures a Tweet on wednesday. The status of temporary international protection granted to Ukrainian citizens is based on a joint decision of the EU […]
LUT and LAB offer more study opportunities for those fleeing the war in Ukraine
There are study opportunities for those who have received temporary protection from the Finnish Immigration Service. “Studies at the Open University and the Open University of Applied Sciences complement existing skills, while the right to complete non-degree studies is a way to continue studies interrupted in Ukraine. Applying for a degree program, on the other […]
Swedish Prime Minister condemns unrest in the wake of Koran burning: Reports
Stockholm [Sweden]April 19 (ANI / Sputnik): Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has condemned the unrest that has engulfed several cities across the country after anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant meetings organized by the Danish right-wing extremist politician Rasmus Paludan, Swedish media reported on Monday. On Thursday, Paludan and his anti-immigration political party planned a demonstration that included […]
Unrest triggered by right-wing extremist demonstrations continues in Sweden
Helsinki – Riots broke out in southern Sweden late last Saturday despite police moving a demonstration by an anti-Islam far-right group, which planned to burn a Koran, among other places, to a new location as a preventive measure. Riots and unrest were reported in the southern city of Landskrona after a demonstration planned there by […]
The rules for moving international students to Finland were relaxed
Previously, students had to apply for a continuing education permit every year, even if their studies had continued uninterrupted. The new rules will also extend the time available for job search after graduation. The changes will apply to all students from outside the EU who apply for a residence permit for their studies from 15 […]
Migrin’s CEO resigns
Director General of the Finnish Immigration Service Jari Kähkönenhas stated that he intends to resign for personal reasons. Kähkönen took up a fixed-term position in September 2020 and will officially resign on 1 May. In a press release, Kähkönen said that he had set himself ambitious goals when he took on the role, and that […]
The new law aims to reduce the bureaucracy of Finland’s international students
The Finnish government has passed a new law that allows foreign students and their family members to obtain a residence permit for the duration of their studies. In the past, students have been required to regularly cut red tape at the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) to renew study-based visas every year or two. The new […]
Jari Kähkönen, Director General of the Finnish Immigration Service, resigns
At the same time, the Agency’s expectations for operational development have ranged from the need for efficient implementation of automated processes to profound cultural change. Although progress has been made here, I do not see enough results, “Kähkönen said. “Finland needs efficient and well-functioning immigration processes and the Finnish Immigration Service needs urgent reform. My […]
Migri inspects the alleged deficiencies of the Jyväskylä reception center
The Finnish Immigration Service Migri has announced that it intends to carry out an inspection at the Salmiranta reception center in Jyväskylä after receiving notifications of the unit’s conditions. The inspection of the Finnish Red Cross Center is scheduled to take place after Easter, In his tweet, Migri stated that an estimated 17,000 Ukrainians had […]
The Finnish Immigration Service is setting up new reception centers
Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland stay in private housing. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service will continue to add accommodation in existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for coordinating, planning and supervising the reception system. The Finnish Immigration Service has reception centers […]
Temporary protection does not entitle Kela to housing-based social security benefits
As a rule, persons under temporary protection who arrived in Finland after the start of the Ukrainian war and have no connections to Finland cannot receive a housing-based social security benefit from Kela. This includes benefits such as general housing benefits, child benefits and health insurance benefits. Income support and study support are also not […]
Finland’s goal is to streamline the permit procedure for Ukrainians applying for work
The Finnish Immigration Service Migri has announced its plans to speed up the employment processes of Ukrainians who have sought asylum in Finland during the war in their home country. A residence permit that allows Ukrainians to work in Finland could be available within a couple of weeks, Director General of the Agency Jari Kähkönen […]
The Finnish Immigration Service is setting up new reception centers
through which applicants for asylum or temporary protection who have provided accommodation themselves have access to reception services, such as health and social services and reception support. Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland stay in private housing. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service will continue to […]
Minister asks retired teachers to help Ukrainians
Already over 24,000Earlier, when it was estimated that about 20,000 refugees would come to Denmark, the government estimated that the costs of receiving the refugees would land at about 2 billion kroner in 2022 and 2023. But it remains to be seen how much that number would increase if 100,000 refugees arrived. According to Immigration […]
APN podcast: How does Finland welcome Ukrainians?
This week’s All Points North podcast asks how the Finnish authorities intend to help Ukrainians settle in Finland as they seek refuge in the war in their home country. "This is a European war. So when helping Ukrainians, for example here in Finland, Finns help themselves," Natalia Taesmae The Union of Ukraine in Finland told […]
More than 10,000 Ukrainians are seeking asylum in Finland
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, about 10,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Finland almost a month ago, according to the Finnish Immigration Service. On Monday, about 1,000 Ukrainians applied for temporary protection from Finland. Migri said it is believed that the number of new real arrivals from Ukraine is much higher because many have not […]
The Finnish Red Cross is asking for more volunteers
The Finnish Red Cross says it needs more volunteers to serve the people who have fled the fighting in Ukraine. Volunteers are currently involved in emergency accommodation preparations and equipment arrangements, but more is needed when new facilities are opened. Tommi VirtanenThe contingency manager of SPR’s Southwest Finland district says that there are about 200 […]
Serious shortcomings in the accounting of working time of foreigners working in private homes
In 2021, occupational health and safety inspectors conducted a total of 30 inspections in southern Finland in households that had hired foreign workers for their domestic work. The reason for the inspections was the increased work of foreigners at home and their risk of falling victim to labor exploitation. Surprisingly many shortcomings The most problems […]
A Ukrainian teen theater group stuck in Finland is seeking asylum
A Ukrainian theater group, which included 16 teenagers and three directors, took part in a drama festival when it got stuck in Jyväskylä when Russia began its hostilities against the country. "It feels like my head is exploding with all the emotions" team leader Svizlana Goncharova said of the situation. The 32-year-old stressed that the […]
Migri is preparing for a flood of asylum applications from Ukraine
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) is preparing for an increase in asylum applications from Ukrainian citizens as a result of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The agency has received nearly a hundred asylum applications since the conflict began last Thursday. The number of applications submitted since the beginning of the year is now 108. By […]
The Irishman paid homage to a true legend about Denmark after his refusal to shake hands cost him a certain degree of citizenship
The Bosnian-born Danish author Dino Copelj knows better than most how much effort can be put into obtaining citizenship in this country. In the early 1990s, he spent three years in Danish asylum camps waiting for his application to be approved. So it is with good authority that he has proclaimed the Irish citizen Billy […]
Pastor: Helsinki parishes are ready to receive up to 1,000 Ukrainian refugees
The city of Helsinki and the local church congregations are preparing for the expected arrival of Ukrainian refugees in Finland. According to the Lutheran pastor, the city’s parishes are already ready to receive emergency accommodation for up to 1,000 refugees Juha Rintamäki From Lauttasaari parish. "We can provide more accommodation if the situation worsens," he […]
Denmark ready to receive Ukrainian refugees
Municipalities ready to help Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye said that his ministry was already in the process of expanding Denmark’s capacity to deal with refugees. “The government and the immigration authorities have already focused on ensuring that there is an acceptable response capacity if the situation in Ukraine triggers an increase in refugees moving towards […]
Public opinion of Messerschmidt’s Danish People’s Party favorable despite internal party conflicts
Immediately yesterday was what they call a bad day in politics for the Danish People’s Party leader Morten Messerschmidt, as no fewer than five of the right-wing 16 MPs have jumped off to become non-aligned. But a completely different story is being told in opinion polls since Messerschmidt’s election last month. Since then, the party […]
MSPs called for a vote against the Nationality and Borders Act
Speaking before the debate in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday 22 February), Robison said: “The Scottish Government condemns the regressive Citizenship and Borders Act, which is fundamentally contrary to the UK’s international obligations under the Refugee Convention. The bill will significantly change the UK Asylum and Immigration Act and have a negative impact on people, […]
Bäckman received a suspended sentence for persecuting Yle’s journalist
The Supreme Court has issued an academic Johan Backman 60-day conditional sentence for harassment of Yle reporter Jessikka Aro. Known for his close relationship with Russia, Bäckman repeatedly sent private messages to Aro on Facebook suggesting a meeting. He also published articles on Twitter and Facebook in which the court found that Aro had been […]
The Ministry of the Interior is publishing a report on the legalization of illegal housing
One of the views expressed by the authors is a one-off solution granted by a separate law, which gives the undocumented the right to apply for an alien’s passport and residence permit for a pre-determined period, such as six months. In this way, they could obtain a passport from their country of origin and use […]
Immigration has declined in Denmark since the start of the pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, both immigration to Denmark and emigration from Denmark have decreased recently. Although immigration increased by 19 percent last year compared to 2020, the numbers since the pandemic have not been so low since 2013. The number of emigrated Danes and foreigners has also plummeted since the beginning of the pandemic. […]
Friday’s newspapers: Immigration ammo, gasoline price spike and snow removal problems
Friday’s newspaper review finds Helsingin Sanomat reportage On the proposal of the Ministry of the Interior to deal with illegal immigrants who have been in Finland for a long time. The ministry proposed an amnesty for persons who had applied for asylum before 31 December 2016 and who have not been convicted of a crime […]
This week’s editorial: Malik is behind us
The winter storm was at times so bad that several Viking ships tried to flee, but it’s over now and we can see blue skies again. Fulfills his destiny The same could probably be said about Morten Messerchmidt, the new leader of the Danish People’s Party. His storm was a verdict of deception that was […]
Scottish Constitution Minister: “Deep lack of Brexit benefits”
The simple truth is that the benefits of Brexit are profoundly lacking, while the disadvantages are far too obvious. “The declared benefit of the iconic blue passports and the crown markings on the glass is a small beer that does not in any way remedy Brexit’s significant step backwards in our trade position in the […]
