Refugees

Finland

Coronavirus

Minimum number of asylum applications during the pandemic

The Nomad Today 5/15/20

The asylum interviews are being held in premises where staff members and clients can be sufficiently protected from potential coronavirus infections.

Moving to Spain

Coronavirus may push more asylum seekers to EU

The Nomad Today 5/12/20

Finland

Government changes law to attract refugees to work picking berries

The Nomad Today 5/9/20

The reform of the Aliens Act mainly consists of the temporary abolition of the waiting periods for asylum seekers for taking up employment.

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

Sanna Marin: "We have the possibility to close border crossings"

The Nomad Today 3/9/20

According to her, Turkey's actions at the Greek border are unacceptable.

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.

Finland

Total confusion among Puhos store owners about their businesses future

Eric Lipchis 3/3/20

The lack of communication with the Government of the city of Helsinki turned rumours into their only source of information. If the shopping center is demolished to build new apartments, as…

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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.

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

Finland allocates 3 million to support children’s education in Syria

The Nomad Today 12/11/19

In 2018, more than 70,000 children enrolled in school in Syria thanks to the cooperation between Finland and UNICEF, explains Finnish Ambassador Tarja Fernández.

Finland

Finnish Government says there is no military solution to Syrian conflict

The Nomad Today 10/11/19

Finnish authorities expressed their concern about the humanitarian situation in the region.

Finland

Finland condemns Turkey’s offensive in Syria

The Nomad Today 10/10/19

“Turkey's actions aggravate the already complex crisis in Syria", said Prime Minister Rinne.

Finland

Government considering granting residence permits to asylum seekers who have jobs

The Nomad Today 9/29/19

Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo thinks it is appropriate to consider whether those who have found a work place, become taxpayers and created a network of social relationships while waiting…

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…

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Which country hosts the most refugees?

The Nomad Today 9/17/19

In this video you can learn which are the 6 most generous countries with those who lost everything. Only one EU Member State is on the list. Video by UNHCR Northern Europe.

Finland

Finland supports employment of refugee women in Jordan with 2 million

The Nomad Today 9/10/19

Beneficiaries are Syrian refugee women and Jordanian women in the most vulnerable position. The project also seeks to prevent violence against women through education campaigns and to promote women's…