Tag: Refugee
Mosfellsbær will receive eighty refugees
Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Market, and Regína Ásvaldsdóttir, Mayor of Mosfellsbær, signed an agreement this morning on the reception of refugees in Mosfellsbær. The agreement stipulates that Mosfellsbær, in cooperation with the government, will take in up to 80 refugees. This was announced on the website of the Ministry of […]
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 […]
HS: Finland’s biggest parties are against major spending cuts, tax increases raised by the ministry
As public finance structures were created at a time of more favorable demographic and economic development, it argued that the financial base is no longer sufficient to support all public sector tasks. The Center, the Basic Finns, the Greens, the Left Alliance, the Kokoomus and the SDP thanked the ministry’s officials for their work, but […]
Donors pledge $1.2 billion in Yemen aid, far short of UN target
The United Nations collected $1.2 billion in humanitarian aid for Yemen, but the amount is far short of a $4.3 billion goal the United Nations set to help the war-torn country. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a global donor conference in Geneva on Monday that the US would provide $444 million in humanitarian […]
The European Union agreed on new sanctions against Russia on the anniversary of the war
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had promised the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky According to DW, during his visit to Kiev earlier this month, the EU would “seek to have the tenth sanctions package in place” by the year mark of the Russian invasion. The new sanctions target entities that support […]
European Union agrees to new sanctions against Russia on war day
Brussels [Belgium]February 25 (ANI): The European Union on Friday, the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, agreed to a new round of sanctions against Moscow, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported. This comes as the tenth package of sanctions adopted by EU member states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had promised Ukrainian President […]
Most of the refugees come from Venezuela
A total of 787 refugees arrived in the country this year. It is estimated that there may be as many as six thousand of them in total. This is a significant increase compared to last year, when a total of 4,518 people arrived in the country. Most of them came from Ukraine, but this year […]
EU Envoy, Ukraine Charge d’Affaires commemorates the victims of the war between Russia and Ukraine
New Delhi [India]February 24 (ANI): On the one-year anniversary of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the EU Ambassador, Head of Mission of EU Member States and Like-minded Nations, along with Ukraine’s Charge d’Affaires Ivan Konovalov, on Friday held a meeting to honor the victims. The envoys held a minute’s silence to pay tribute to the victims […]
"War is not the solution, war is the problem," UN chief Guterres marks one year of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Ukrainians, Russians and people far away need peace. Although the outlook may look bleak today, we must all work knowing that genuine, lasting peace must be based on the United Nations Charter and international law. The longer the fighting goes on, the harder this job will be. We don’t have a moment to lose.” The […]
Eighty refugees will live in the old US embassy
About eighty refugees will live in the buildings that housed the US Embassy on Laufásvegur Street over the next two years. It is assumed that the stay of one person in the building will be about 6 months. According to the announcement of the City of Reykjavik, the Labor Office is responsible for preparing everything. […]
Refugees from Ukraine are at risk of falling into poverty in neighboring countries, a study reveals
The report found that refugees do not receive enough income and support to meet their basic needs, with 68 percent of respondents saying they cannot afford essentials such as food, water, clothing, shelter and healthcare. Mothers of children, pensioners, the disabled and those without regular income face the most financial pressure. The most common negative […]
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 […]
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, […]
Working from home attracts people from big cities to the suburbs
A survey of 12,000 German people conducted in the fall of 2022 found that 38 percent of those leaving large cities moved to the suburbs and 30 percent to smaller cities with a population of 100,000 to 500,000. Only 9 percent moved to small cities and 5 percent to the countryside. These results show that, […]
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 […]
Fortress Europe to stop migrants
Fortress Europe, Fortress Europe. After the turn of the millennium, the 40s oozing concept emerged as something of a swear word, when European liberals accused right-wing forces of wanting to shield Europe from the rest of the world. Now the entrenchment is almost a fact. The member countries have built a total of between 1000-2000 […]
Expats, immigrants, internationals, non-Danes… we salute you all
It’s crazy that we haven’t had an ‘Expat of the Year’ before. One of the problems is the word ‘expat’. A lot of people don’t like it. Expats are foreigners who know that one day they will return to their home country, but many move to Denmark who are open to the idea of staying […]
Expats, immigrants, internationals, non-Danes… we salute you all
It’s crazy that we haven’t had an ‘Expat of the Year’ before. One of the problems is the word ‘expat’. A lot of people don’t like it. Expats are foreigners who know that one day they will return to their home country, but many move to Denmark who are open to the idea of staying […]
Maria Malmer Stenergard (M): All proposals must be implemented
Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is questioned in Ekot’s Saturday interview by Johar Bendjelloul. According to the Tidö Agreement, municipalities and authorities must report to the Swedish Migration Agency and the Police if they come into contact with people who are staying illegally in Sweden – something that critics call a notification requirement. This […]
The war in Ukraine had a large impact on immigration to Finland
“Russia’s attack on Ukraine affected immigration to Finland in many ways. In addition to temporary protection, its effect was seen, for example, in the number of experts and seasonal workers,” said the CEO. Ilkka Haahtela. Temporary protection mechanism activated for the first time Finland grants temporary protection to those fleeing Ukraine as a result of […]
Almost 100,000 more calls were made to Mielinterveyssuomi’s MIELI crisis line than the previous year
“Russia’s war of aggression, the coronavirus pandemic and other ongoing crises are taking a toll on people. Low-threshold services, such as the Crisis Hotline, now fill the service gap of public services. People living in Finland should invest more in the psychological resources”, says Sanna VesikansaMIELI Mielenterveys Finland’s crisis operations manager. The most common reason […]
Reykjanesbær calls on other municipalities to act
Reykjanesbær will not accept more refugees than agreed. The mayor says the limit has been reached and calls on more municipalities to take responsibility. A large proportion of the refugees that the City of Reykjanesbær has agreed to accept have already arrived and according to information from the City, accommodation should not be a problem. […]
F-16 deal dependent on Turkey’s support for NATO expansion, Syria
Washington – Turkey’s request for F-16 fighter jets from the US and the possibility of another Turkish military operation in northern Syria are expected to top the agenda during talks in Washington when Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu meets with Foreign Minister Antony Blinken on Wednesday. Analysts say any F-16 deal would be tied to […]
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 […]
According to the UN, 4 million children were driven into poverty when the war between Ukraine and Russia escalated
“Children bear the heaviest burden of the economic crisis caused by the war in Ukraine,” UNICEF said. The report further stated that due to the ongoing economic downturn, 2.8 million children now live in households below the poverty line. In addition, there are still 110,000 children living in poverty in Romania, Al Jazeera reported. “Children […]
The Tidö agreement, SD’s recruitment plan, party congress in China
This is how the Sweden Democrats recruit their top forces After the election, a series of new political posts will be appointed – political officials, press secretaries, state secretaries and not least all posts in regions and municipalities. And there it can often be difficult to find people with political experience. How much does a […]
How inclusive is Denmark in the international LGTBQ+ community?
A utopia that is safe, progressive and socio-economically advanced – that is the general international perception of Denmark, the first country in the world to give legal recognition to same-sex unions in the form of registered partnerships in 1989. It was proof that Denmark had come a long way from its strict penal code of […]
STT: Finns’ interest in studying Russian under the influence of the invasion of Ukraine
“Understanding the Russian language, culture and society is an important security policy resource when we think about influence campaigns or the possible weaponization of immigration,” he said. “You shouldn’t create such an information wall where you don’t want to know what’s happening in Russia. We need to know what the main news is today, what […]
A record number of more than 35,000 have applied for temporary protection in Finland
All applicants and recipients of temporary protection are registered at the reception center, even if they live in a private apartment or an apartment provided by the municipality. Most of the applicants and recipients of temporary protection, about 65 percent, currently live outside the reception centers. Reception centers offer reception services, such as health and […]
The battle over quota refugees and the family feud in SD
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. In this program we talk about immigration, which therefore comes in third place. We are talking […]
Ireland closes borders on non-Ukrainian refugees
DUBLIN – Ireland has been forced to close its visa-free open borders to refugees after it ran out of beds for Ukrainian refugees last week. Ireland has received more than 43,000 refugees since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February. However, officials said so many beds are now occupied by refugees from other countries that […]
Ukraine joins NATO’s technological cooperation program
I am confident that we will bring our expertise to the development of collective security,” Xinhua quoted Reznikov as saying. According to the ministry, MIP associate membership gives Ukraine the right to join the development and implementation of standards related to the interaction of NATO’s key combat control systems and related practices. MIP is a […]
Ukraine joins NATO’s technical cooperation program
Kyiv [Ukraine]July 13 (ANI): Ukraine has become an associate member of the Multilateral Interoperability Program (MIP), which handles technical cooperation between the armies of NATO member states, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said on Tuesday. “Ukraine has a strong IT (information technology) potential and it is a worthy NATO ally. I am confident that we […]
Farah Abadi
Beloved Farah Abadi led the Swedish people through the Melodifestivalen in the winter of 2022. She has also led Musikhjälpen four times. She is heard in “Karlavagnen” in P4 where she warmly receives calls from listeners. Farah Abadi has also been the host of SR’s local Malmö station “Din gata”, “Morgonpasset” and several other P3 […]
The Parliament approves the amendment of the Border Act to prevent hybrid attacks
On Thursday, Finnish MPs approved the amendments to the country’s border law, which give the authorities the possibility to close borders or limit the number of border crossing points in exceptional circumstances. The change aims to protect the country from hybrid attacks that could potentially target its eastern border with Russia. Poland and the Baltic […]
Turkey reminds Sweden, Finland
Ankara has sent an official letter to Stockholm and Helsinki urging the two Nordic countries to extradite? Terrorists? Turkey has sent a reminder to Sweden and Finland of its request for the extradition of the people whom Ankara considers to be “terrorists”. At the end of June, Turkey joined the countries that joined NATO, after […]
Finland and Sweden are approaching NATO membership
30 member countries have signed the accession protocols for the two Nordic countries Both Finland and Sweden have taken a step closer to becoming full members of NATO after the ambassadors from all 30 member countries of the US-led bloc on Tuesday signed accession protocols for the two Nordic countries. The accession ceremony was held […]
Parliament rejected a last-minute call to reconsider the reform of the Border Guard Act
The ability to limit border crossings is seen as a way to protect against hybrid influence campaigns involving the use of asylum seekers. However, three of the five ruling parties were concerned about whether the decision is in line with international agreements, especially after Lithuanian laws barred illegal migrants from applying for asylum. found to […]
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. […]
Danish News Round-Up: Denmark must eliminate gas in 2035
A majority in the Folketing has agreed to get rid of gas in Denmark by 2035 as part of the ‘Denmark can do more II’ initiative. To do so, the production of solar and wind energy on land will quadruple by 2030, and the production of offshore wind energy will quintuple. Double crises“Denmark and the […]
This week’s editorial: The new normal
The war in Ukraine is no longer front page news in Denmark. But the war is still going on and growing in ferocity as more heavy weapons are placed at the front. The Russians knock missiles and artillery into enemy positions; the Ukrainians are waiting for heavy weapons to arrive and retaliate. There does not […]
According to the UNHCR, global resettlement needs for refugees will increase sharply next year
The increase is due to the humanitarian impact of the pandemic, the many protracted refugee situations and the emergence of new refugee situations over the past year. Most of the needs in 2023 will come from asylum countries on the African continent; about 662,012 refugees staying there are estimated to be in need of resettlement. […]
The global transition will reach a record 89.3 million in 2021: UN report
and more than two-thirds (69 per cent) came from just five countries: Syria (6.8 million), Venezuela (4.6 million), Afghanistan (2.7 million), South Sudan (2.4 million) and Myanmar (1 .2 million). “Every year in the last decade, the numbers have risen,” said the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Filippo Grandi. In its report, UNHCR stressed that […]
Voice of Ukraine in Denmark: Nightmare or Reality?
War crimes have no statute of limitations. This – and any disaster that Ukraine has endured in its 3 decades of independence – is the indisputable truth. While the country’s attempts to end the war and join the EU are on the rise, the people who have suffered before are still suffering. The support of […]
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 […]
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 […]
The BBC’s The Arts Hour on Tour arrives in Helsinki
There is an award-winning author on stage with Nikki Rosa LiksomThe novel, published 6 years ago, examines the historical tensions between Finland and neighboring Russia through the eyes of a young Finnish student and a Russian miner who enters into an unlikely friendship while traveling on a train to Russia. The film adaptation of Liksom’s […]
YLE: Most Finnish legislators are in favor of strengthening the fence at the eastern border
The control of the border between Finland and Russia has broken into the political debate for several reasons: the possibility of a hybrid operation to bring refugees to the border, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Finland’s and Sweden’s aspirations to join NATO. Earlier this spring, the Border Guard began investigating and planning the possible strengthening […]
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is turning into a human trafficking crisis: the UN ambassador
The lack of a coherent review of housing offers and transportation arrangements is a serious concern, as is the limited capacity of protection services to address the speed and volume of the transition, he said at a UN Security Council meeting on conflict-related sexual violence and trafficking. In the context of the conflict in Ukraine. […]
See: Classic car parade cruises through Helsinki
A parade of about 200 classic vehicles drove through the sunny streets of Helsinki on Sunday afternoon. The procession through downtown took about an hour, after which vehicles stopped at Senate Square and Market Square, allowing spectators to take a closer look at them. Many of the polished and refurbished cars arrived by ferry from […]
Monday’s newspapers: Signs of recession, rising energy costs and donations to Ukrainians
Rising inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have increased fears of a future recession in Finland. However, economists said Helsingin sanomat newspaper that there is no need to worry too much, saying that Finland is now better prepared to cope with the recession than during the recession of the early 2010s. In the aftermath of […]
Green spotlight: Hands that make a difference
There is a long way to go – but it may be necessary if we do not want to wet our feet in the future. Floods become part of our everyday lives, unless we start doing something about our climate, ”shows a plaque on a rather exciting bench facing the famous Copenhagen Lakes. Hard to […]
Turkey is considering a new military operation in Syria in the midst of a stalemate in NATO expansion
© Provided by Xinhua ANKARA, June 1 (Xinhua) – Turkey is planning a new invasion of US-backed Kurdish troops in Syria, a move that comes amid Ankara’s reservations about a NATO expansion offer and projects to relocate large numbers of Syrian refugees. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkey would soon launch […]
CPH STAGE 2022: Close and personal with the ring master who helps Rocky keep his ‘bierings’
Tue Biering is one of Denmark’s leading directors. CPH POST recently caught up with him ahead of CPH STAGE, where his piece ‘ROCKY!’ becomes again one of the biggest draws. Danish modern classic translated into EnglishJust like in 2019, it will be performed in English: a great chance for international players to enjoy a piece […]
* NEW * The massacre in the Palestinian refugee camps Sabra and Shatila
At dusk on September 16, 1982, a group of heavily armed men marched into the Palestinian refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila in western Beirut, Lebanon. They belong to the Christian party, the armed militia of the Falangists, and they want to demand blood revenge. Despite international promises, the civilian population is unprotected – and […]
Eva: Finns are prepared for problems on the NATO road
“The security study reveals that the risks associated with applying for NATO membership have been realistically assessed in Finland.” analyzed Fin. “According to Finns, starting the membership process increases the risk of being the target of harmful actions by Russia, but on the other hand, it is believed that the risk has a reward. Threatening […]
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 […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 23 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:00: Russian citizens can express their dissatisfaction with the way the war against Ukraine is going, the British Ministry of Defense predicted on Monday, based on the number of casualties suffered […]
Live: Ukrainian court sentences a Russian soldier to life in prison for war crimes
A Ukrainian court on Monday sentenced a Russian soldier to life in prison for killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial that followed the Russian invasion on February 24. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 12:47: Russia’s Avtovaz appoints former transport […]
Monday’s newspapers: Ukrainian school, false news and distressing times
The city of Jyväskylä has decided to channel Ukrainian children to one school next semester, says the regional newspaper Central Finland. This autumn, about 150 Ukrainian children aged 6-16 will start teaching at a school in the city of Voionmaa. According to the authorities, the growing number of Ukrainian refugees meant that it was becoming […]
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 expects 10,000 to 20,000 refugees from Ukraine in May-July
“In the long run, there is more uncertainty about how the amount of income will develop: it is estimated that between 10,000 and 60,000 people a year will leave Finland for Finland in the next two years,” the press release said. reads. Uncertainty stems, among other things, from the development of the military situation in […]
Live Briefing: Russia invades Ukraine
RFE / RL: s Ukraine Live Briefing gives you the latest on Russia’s invasion, how Kyiv strikes back, the plight of the civilian population and the Western reaction. Live Briefing presents the latest developments and analysis, updated during the day. For all RFE / RL’s coverage of the war, click here. Here are the latest […]
Ultima Thule – the skinheads’ new favorite band | Part 2/3
The punks have become skinheads and behind the band’s debut album is right-wing extremist Bevara Sverige Svenskt – BSS. Ultima Thule continues to hang in the circles around the growing white power movement and the pressure on the band increases. Who are they and what do they stand for? At the same time, the economic […]
A new era opens: President Niinistö
After the meeting of the President and the Committee of Ministers, the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin held a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace. “A lot has happened. This is a historic day. A new era is opening up. I want to pay special attention to […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 13 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:04: The latest intelligence update from the British Ministry of Defense says that Russia is trying to get a breakthrough against Slovenian and Kramatorsk. Its goal is to isolate Ukrainian forces […]
Danish news Round-Up: Denmark and Greenland formally sign defense agreement
At Frederiksberg Castle, Denmark and Greenland yesterday formally signed a major defense agreement, which was entered into at the beginning of last year. It obliges Denmark to spend 300 million kroner a year to support the ‘Arctic Capacity Package’, which will strengthen the military presence in and around the Arctic. It is time, as observations […]
Scooter maintenance offers new opportunities for those struggling to get a job
Carelessly parked e-scooters have been a nuisance for scooter hunters last summer, especially in the Helsinki metropolitan area. However, one staffing company has found a solution that promises not only to keep the streets cleaner, but also to create new jobs for those in difficulty. Scooter drivers now hire “street patrols” to take care of […]
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 […]
This week’s editorial: Silence before the storm?
The war in Ukraine has gone into hibernation. A clearer picture emergesThe Russian campaign to occupy Kyiv was powerful, but disappeared and ended in a victory for the Ukrainians: militarily as well as morally. The Western world held its breath as the Russians approached in 50-kilometer-long columns of armored vehicles. They stopped, suffered heavy losses […]
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 […]
European contract organization for Europe
This is not new. In recent decades, European members of NATO have supported U.S. interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria, often despite objections from their own people. Not to mention the impact on the people of these countries, the result for Europe was negative in all campaigns: unstable neighbors, loss of life, devastated economies, […]
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 […]
“Like nothing we’ve seen”: Syrians struggle to survive unprecedented economic crisis
This has forced people to devise new coping strategies, such as eating less, selling fuel aid to buy food, burning old shoes to keep warm, and skipping urgent medical procedures. “Vulnerable Syrians are still facing a decade of hardship, but suffering can be halted with international political will. While the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine still […]
Punjab’s documentary “The Savior: Brig Pritam Singh” won the award for best documentary at the 12th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2022
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India]May 3 (ANI / PNN): A docu-drama based on the life of the hero from the first war in the Poonch area, Brig Pritam Singh, has been named the best documentary to win the 12th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2022. “The Savior: Brig Pritam Singh” was produced by Chandigarh-based Karanvir Singh […]
High-quality links between immigrants and long-term residents are vital for integration – but still too rare
FOCUS, an international consortium funded by the European Commission (2019-2022), has carried out extensive research and target groups with more than 5,000 participants, examining for the first time in a European context both the socio-economic and socio-psychological dimensions of integration. “As millions of people around the world flee their homes, FOCUS conveys key messages about […]
MitID transition postponed by four months
The switch from NemID to MitID, a new improved digital security solution that enables secure access to sensitive information, has gone anything but smoothly. With the deadline of 1 June approaching with rapid steps, many in Denmark have not made the change: Especially since a visit to the nearest Citizen Service Center is required by […]
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 […]
Swedish fast track to NATO, wedding wave in Kyiv and how are you (S) this 1 May?
How is the Social Democrats? The Social Democrats have had core group voters since the 1960s and are not the large organization they once were, he says Jonas Hinnfors, Professor of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg. Now, in a one-party government, the Social Democrats are freer and can focus on issues that suit […]
Mackindergarten: The ‘Reluctant Expat’
The other weekend I hosted a TEDx event in Frederiksberg, and at one point I asked a listener how long they had lived in Denmark. “Twenty-five years,” was the quick reply. I then asked, “Why did you move here?” They replied, “I ask myself that every day.” An unpleasant truthIt got a laugh, but I […]
Denmark to outsource interns
The Ministers of Justice of Denmark and Kosovo have signed a treaty in which Copenhagen rents 300 prison cells from Pristina Denmark will send foreign nationals convicted in the country to serve their sentences in a Kosovo prison, the countries’ respective justice ministers agreed on Wednesday. Should both sides’ parliament give the green light to […]
Science Round-Up: Corona was never a major threat to children, the study concludes
Danish children and young people have found it relatively easy to cope with the coronavirus and then recover from it, according to one University of Southern Denmark study. Academics felt the study was necessary in light of scare stories from abroad, but did not find much to be concerned about. The study compared the after-effects […]
Germany tightens conditions for migrants
The expelled person no longer needs to be able to meet the subsistence level in the home German courts are no longer obliged to ensure that a deported person who is sent home can support himself in a sustainable way there, the federal administrative court ruled on Thursday. The verdict, handed down in Leipzig, changed […]
Local Round-Up: Does Copenhagen have a realistic hope of hosting the Olympics?
Helsinki did so in 1952. And Stockholm in 1912. And while Oslo has not hosted a summer Olympics, Lillehammer hosted the winter edition in 1994. The closest Copenhagen gets to hosting five rings is its famous Bysøer, and they are not exactly circular. But according to Mia Nyegaard, the city’s culture and leisure mayor, 2036 […]
It happened during the war in Ukraine
About a thousand civilians have hidden in the tunnels under the steelworks, according to Ukrainian data. At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian army to block the area so that “not even a fly comes out”. With seven million people fleeing inland, it is difficult for aid organizations to reach […]
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 Literature Foundation offers apartments in Helsinki to Ukrainians
The Finnish Society for Swedish Literature (SLS) offers free furnished apartments in the luxury district of Helsinki. Most of the apartments are in the city’s valuable Töölö district. Ukrainians who have been displaced are allowed to stay there for at least a year free of charge. Dag WallgrenThe CEO of SLS said that the association […]
Ukrainians can apply for jobs in Finland, but can they find them?
After Russia’s deadly invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of Ukrainians are expected to seek refuge in Finland, most of them seeking work. Julia Shevchenko is one of them. He arrived in Helsinki with his five-year-old son a month ago, while his ex-wife, mother-in-law and grandfather remained in their home country of Kiev to help […]
Statement by the UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner on the risks of trafficking and exploitation of refugees from Ukraine
We know that the risks of gender-based violence, human trafficking, assault, psychological trauma and family separation increase during conflicts and transitions, but given the gender profile of this refugee flow and the fact that many children have fled alone, these have now been reported. As in emergencies and due to the covert nature of human […]
Danske Nyheder Round-Up: The ministry will probably revoke the church’s right to veto wind turbines following a decision in Viborg
At the end of January, the newspaper Information reported how the Danish Lutheran Church has vetoed plans to build wind turbines ten times since 2017. It has the right to object to anything that may interfere with the view from a church, provided it is within 3 km. Niels Vium, the official behind the decision, […]
In Winnie’s World: Support the company by helping Ukrainians
Let’s talk about the 100,000 Ukrainian refugees on their way to Denmark. How can we help? How can they contribute? What can we do to make it a ‘win-win’ situation for them, business and society? Sympathy with their journeyI am an emotional entrepreneur, and I especially sympathize with the Ukrainian mothers with small children who […]
Presidential election in France, change of party leader in L and on the bombed-out suburbs of Kiev
Time 1: Report from today’s presidential election in France Verdun – after over a hundred years, the wounds of war have not yet healed Change of party leader in the Liberals, hears new party leader Johan Pehrson Consensus or debate, what is most important when the NATO issue is to be decided? Chronicle by Göran […]
This week’s editorial: Putin is also changing our lives
The war in Ukraine has affected most of the world, even though it is a very local war that shows that the global village is more than a sound bite, then it is our reality. U-turn in refugee attitudesPutin will lose the war, but it will take him a while to realize it. In the […]
Voice of Ukraine in Denmark: An unpleasant reality
On March 25, the same day that 90 percent of Mariupol’s infrastructure was declared destroyed, I looked out the window at a frighteningly silent Copenhagen. There were no ruins or corpses lying on the street. Life was still moving and flourishing about something. Maybe the officials of the Russian Federation are not aware that their […]
The story of how Sweden turned around migration
The war in Ukraine is the cause of the biggest wave of refugees in Europe since World War II – and right now those fleeing are welcome in Sweden. All the Swedish parliamentary parties voted in favor of the major mass protection directive from the EU. – It is difficult to say where this is […]
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 […]
City Hall unveils plans for ‘Ukrainian village’ at Amager Strand
In the wake of the ongoing arrival of refugees from the war to Ukraine, the City of Copenhagen has committed to house 330 refugees in a large pavilion at Amager Strand, along with plans to house 2,000 more around the corner, which must be approved. The city will renovate an existing pavilion used to store, […]
At the framework session, the Finnish government will set aside more than EUR 2 billion for defense
“The government has decided to make significant investments in military defense, border security and cyber security. We are also doing everything we can to help the people who come here from Ukraine, he summed up. The decisions represent a deviation of about two billion euros from the framework set by the government itself. The borrowing […]
