14/07/2017 Ireland: New Hub to tackle racism and promote political participation

A new Integration Hub has been launched by the Immigrant Council of Ireland to meet the needs of Ireland’s increasing diversity. The Hub will promote political and civic engagement while also tackling racism. It will provide direct services as well as engage in campaigning and…
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14/07/2017 Czech Republic: Stricter rules for foreigners appproved by president

After more than a year of discussions between the Interior Ministry and various experts and stakeholders, amendment proposals to the Czech Aliens Act which substantially tighten residence proceedings for non-EU foreigners were approved by the vast majority of the Chamber of Deputies in…
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09/07/2017 Czech Republic: AMIF calls n° 11 and 12 now open

The Czech Interior Ministry´s Department of European Funds announces 2 calls for proposals within the national AMIF scheme. The first is dedicated to organisations providing legal and translation/interpreting support to those applying for international protection or wishing to regularise…
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07/07/2017 Greece: U.S. Embassy announces 200 Scholarships for Refugees in Athens, Thessaloniki

The U.S. embassy in Athens is offering 200 education scholarships to 200 refugees in Athens and Thessaloniki (100 from each city), in an effort to provide opportunities to displaced students and allow them to continue their education. The program, titled “ Education Unites: from Camp to…
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04/07/2017 Ireland: Above average ability to integrate immigrants in the labour market

Whilst the unemployment rate in Ireland (6.3% in June 2017) remains higher than EU countries like Germany, the Netherlands or Austria, OECD latest International Migration Outlook  released last week shows that Ireland is doing better in integrating immigrants into the labour market.…
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