Asylum seekers

Coronavirus

410 asylum seekers quarantined at reception center in Espoo

The Nomad Today 5/3/20

Nearly 100 people living in the facility tested positive for Covid-19.

Coronavirus

30 coronavirus infections detected in refugee reception centers

The Nomad Today 4/28/20

Migri complains about "a shortage of protective equipment" at the reception centers.

Finland

Police arrest Iraqi woman suspected of fraud and forgery

The Nomad Today 4/24/20

The arrest is related to the investigation of the case in which the European Court of Human Rights ruled against Finland. The plaintiff said her father was sent back to Iraq and killed, but the…

Finland

Ohisalo: "It is very important that EU member states support Greece"

The Nomad Today 3/4/20

Finland is currently examining the possibility of sending assistance to Greece. This could include, for example tents and blankets.

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Refugees at the Turkish-Greek border

The Nomad Today 3/3/20

Thousands of refugees crowd these days on the border between Turkey and Greece, trying to enter the European UNion. Turkey does not stop them, but Greece does not accept them. Video: The Nomad…

World

On the Turkish-Greek border

Huddled and battered at the EU gates

The Nomad Today 3/3/20

Greek Police have beaten and sent back migrants crossing from Turkey. Refugees say they took their money and phones before sending them back.

World

Thousands of asylum seekers trying to enter the EU walking from Turkey

The Nomad Today 2/29/20

The EU is preparing for a new wave of migration after Turkish authorities said they would no longer stop asylum seekers. See in this article photos and videos of the exodus.

Finland

Finland to receive 175 asylum seekers from Syria and Afghanistan

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

The country will host primarily unaccompanied minors and single-parent families who are likely to have grounds for international protection.

Finland

Finland prepares to host 175 women and children seeking asylum

The Nomad Today 2/25/20

Interior Minister Maria Ohisalo says it is important that Finland, as an EU member state, plays a role in finding solutions to the current distressing situation of asylum seekers.

Finland

Decreasing number of asylum seekers in 2019

The Nomad Today 1/20/20

Most of the new asylum seekers last year arrived from Turkey and Russia. Most Turks said they are members of the Gülen movement, considered as a terrorist organization by the Ankara…

Finland

Migri raised the fee for refugees' right to work certificates by 150%

The Nomad Today 1/16/20

As of 1 January, Migri charges 50 euros for the documents that entitle asylum seekers to work. Learn in this article how to request one of those certificates and download the relevant…

Finland

Finland will increase the number of quota refugees in 2020

The Nomad Today 1/2/20

The number of people welcomed will increase from 750 to 850 this year. Most of them are Syrian and Congolese.

Finland

Refugee reception center in Rauma will close

The Nomad Today 12/4/19

This is the second closing announcement made by Migri in six days.

Finland

Migri will close refugee reception centre in North Karelia

The Nomad Today 11/26/19

At the moment, there are 38 reception centres, 6 units for minors and 2 detention units active in Finland.

World

EU seeks volunteer member states to receive asylum seekers rescued from the Mediterranean

The Nomad Today 10/6/19

EU home affairs Ministers will discuss this week in Luxembourg a joint proposal by Germany, France, Italy and Malta concerning a temporary mechanism for relocating immigrants rescued from the…

Finland

Refugees arrived in Finland in 2015 can now apply permanent residence permits

The Nomad Today 9/19/19

If you came to Finland as asylum seeker or have been granted a residence permit on the basis of international protection you can also apply for citizenship after living in Finland for four years…

Finland

Migri will charge 20€ for the certificates of right to work of asylum seekers

The Nomad Today 8/26/19

Employers are required by law to check the right to work of their employees. Until now, they could do it with a simple telephone call, but as of 1 September they must request a certificate and pay a…

Moving to Spain

10 important facts about refugees for a fact-based discussion

The Nomad Today 8/20/19

Misinformation and myths around the situation of refugees and asylum seekers are often used by populist groups to promote rejection and xenophobia among the population of the host countries. The…

Finland

Government decides to relocate in Finland five asylum seekers rescued in the Mediterranean

The Nomad Today 8/8/19

The Ministry of the Interior said Finland will not admit any more asylum seekers until a system of provisional arrangements is in place.

Finland

Asylum seekers’ money transferred from Moni cards to PFS cards

The Nomad Today 7/26/19

Customers who had asked their funds to be transferred had altogether around 200,000 euros. Withholding such funds for months forced some asylum seekers to ask for loans from friends or relatives…