IcelandThe number of foreign childcare workers in the country has increased in recent years.
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Finland sees increase in unemployed immigrants
FinlandFinland has the second highest unemployment rate in the EU for people born outside the Union.
Sweden’s foreign minister: “Which groups come here matters”
Sweden"It is less of a problem to receive those who are like us", emphasises the new Foreign Minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
German train conductors exempt from inspecting foreigners’ tickets
EuropeRailway company gives staff dispensation - deplores migrants' behavior on public transport.
Swedish government wants to invest in voluntary repatriation: “Important issue for Sweden”
Sweden"People who have come to Sweden may feel that life has not turned out as they had planned, that they long to return to their home country but lack the finances or other things to do so".
Report: More migrants should get financial help to return home
Sweden"It is good that those who want to return voluntarily are offered support, including financial assistance", the Swedish migration minister commented on the report.
Trump in high-profile interview: “They’re emptying prisons and sending murderers into the US”
World"Over 20 million people have come to our country, many from prisons and mental hospitals, and many are terrorists. They come from all over the world".
UK prime minister Starmer terminates deportations to Rwanda
WorldAsylum seekers will not be deported to Africa, the new UK Prime Minister promises, claiming that the Rwanda scheme "does not act as a deterrent".
Finnish government wants to tighten immigration rules
FinlandMaking it harder to obtain citizenship and reducing benefits are two of the proposals.
After the terrorist attack in Moscow – Putin calls for stricter migration laws
Europe"Only those who respect our traditions, language, culture and history can live and work in Russia," the President declared.
Trump promises historic mass deportations
WorldPledges that ”we’ll begin the largest domestic deportation operation in the history of our country”.
Sweden: Third of foreign students ‘disappear’
Sweden– It's getting really uncomfortable, says a source at the Swedish Migration Agency, amid rumours of human trafficking and prostitution.
Finland tightens residence permit rules
FinlandLanguage requirements in Finnish or Swedish will be introduced.
Iceland seeks to reduce asylum intake
IcelandHope to "save money" and "better prioritize" available funds.
Over 100,000 Swedish residence permits issued in 2023
SwedenThe most common reasons for immigration are for work and family reasons.
Canada’s population growing at record pace
WorldMost of the increase is due to immigration to the country.
Sweden’s Social Democrats: “The population must be mixed”
Sweden"Society will need to take action on a scale not previously seen", the party says in a new report.
Finland sees record number of citizenship applications
FinlandThe number of applications for labor migration is also historically high.
More than 26,000 in Sweden despite deportation orders
SwedenAt least 8000 of them are wanted because they have gone underground and are hiding from the authorities.
EU Commission calls for increased labour migration
WorldRefers to the insufficient population growth in Europe.
Danish PM: “Immigration behind gang crime”
DenmarkSweden highlighted as a cautionary example of a country severely affected by immigrant gangs.
Israel to deport Eritreans
World"A red line has been crossed", said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu after the riots in his country.
Mohammed uses ladder to break in – stabs resident with knife
SwedenStormed his ex-girlfriend's house - now the migrant is being sentenced for the trespass, which was caught on video.
Thousands of Muslims gathered outside Gothenburg for Eid
Sweden"On this day, we were able to showcase cultural differences in Gothenburg to the whole world", the organizer exclaims proudly.