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Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
8 hours ago

New Berlin centre aims to help Ukraine refugees and encourage returns

Germany opened the Unity Hub Berlin for Ukrainian refugees, promoting return of fighting-age men to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction.
#spain
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

Spain's government has approved an amnesty for 500,000 undocumented immigrants, making it an outlier in Europe amid rising anti-immigration sentiments.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

Spain's government has approved an amnesty for 500,000 undocumented immigrants, making it an outlier in Europe amid rising anti-immigration sentiments.
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
4 days ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Firm that sued State over shelved multimillion-euro asylum centre settles action

Following mediation, a settlement had been reached between Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation (PTA) Ltd and the Minister for Justice, allowing the matter to be struck out.
Law
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
Education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Teaching inner city youth the craft of barbering

The Junior Barber Academy teaches youth barbering and business skills, aiming to empower them with meaningful skills for future opportunities.
#immigration
fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations

Political changes and restrictive immigration policies have influenced the naturalization process for immigrants in the U.S.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
15 hours ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Office of Refugee Resettlement Has Become an Arm of Immigration Enforcement

Carlos sought to reunite with his children but was detained by ICE under deceptive circumstances.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Six great reads: the man who let snakes bite him, masked heavy metal and the brutal reality for foreign students in the UK

Tim Friede's self-experimentation with snake bites aims to create a universal antivenom amid increasing human-snake interactions due to climate change.
Running
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
Mission District
fromSan Francisco Public Press
4 days ago

Police Commission Updates Policy on When Cops Must Use Language Interpreters - San Francisco Public Press

San Francisco police updated their language access policy to improve communication with non-English speakers, allowing more flexibility in interpreter use.
#canada
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Canada Is Ramping Up Deportations, with 400 a Week | The Walrus

Canada's immigration enforcement agency aims to deport 20,000 individuals annually, with 22,500 deported in 2025, the highest in history.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Canada Is Ramping Up Deportations, with 400 a Week | The Walrus

Canada's immigration enforcement agency aims to deport 20,000 individuals annually, with 22,500 deported in 2025, the highest in history.
SF parents
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
Online Community Development
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

CDFIs could draw institutional capital for climate projects

There is a strong desire for collaboration between institutional investors and community development financial institutions, but barriers exist due to perceived risks and lack of standardization.
#immigration-policy
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
fromNature
6 days ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
fromAol
6 days ago
NYC politics

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Asylum hotels spiralled out of control', minister admits as more closures announced

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while providing accessible journalism without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Asylum hotels spiralled out of control', minister admits as more closures announced

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while providing accessible journalism without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#sweden
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 days ago

Sweden pushes ahead with plan to abolish permanent residency

Sweden plans to abolish permanent residency for future applicants, affecting asylum seekers and foreign researchers, while tightening asylum rules.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 days ago

Sweden pushes ahead with plan to abolish permanent residency

Sweden plans to abolish permanent residency for future applicants, affecting asylum seekers and foreign researchers, while tightening asylum rules.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 days ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
LGBT
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
17 hours ago

UK youth emigrating for better prospects - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Departures among those aged 20-29 reached 130,000-140,000 in June 2025, significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels of around 92,000-95,000 in 2018, indicating a clear shift towards earlier migration.
UK politics
#ice
Boston
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
Boston
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

These 18 Countries Offer the Quickest Path to Citizenship in 5 Years or Less-and Some in Just 2 Years

Naturalization is often the best, most logical path forward for those without the necessary family ties or funds. It involves living legally in the country for a set number of years, demonstrating familiarity with the language, and sometimes passing a test on history, culture, and the political system.
Europe politics
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Overlooked Crisis Facing Immigrants With Disabilites

Gregory Javier Laguna and his brother have been detained for almost five months after being wrongfully accused of attempted theft.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

How one Minnesota school is bouncing back after the ICE surge

With Don Quixote, it's like seeing how this knight, it's not just that he is crazy and out of his mind, but also that he just wants to do good in the world.
US news
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Always Thought I Was an Accepting Person. Then an Influx of Immigrants Moved In-and My Reaction Startled Me.

Acknowledging and confronting personal prejudices is a crucial step towards becoming a better ally.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I help people with psychosis off the streets. Sometimes, their minds won't let them leave

Mental health chaplains work with homeless individuals experiencing serious mental illness, navigating the complex intersection of psychiatric symptoms, delusions, and housing instability while maintaining compassion and patience.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ministers unveil right to try' plan to help disabled people find work

The government allows disabled individuals to try work without losing benefits, but campaigners say more is needed to address workplace challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Charity cleared after false claims online over migrant welcome project

City of Sanctuary UK was cleared of wrongdoing after allegations of inappropriate activities in schools were found to be misleading and false.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Americans Can Learn From Immigrants

Prioritizing relationships, shared meals, and community over efficiency significantly increases happiness and well-being across all age groups.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Asylum hotel 'could return to community use'

A Surrey hotel currently housing asylum seekers will be modernized and converted back to commercial use with a £10 million investment, expanding from 56 to 96 rooms.
#germany
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany news: 3 in 4 fear wave of refugees from Iran war

Most Germans doubt the country's capacity to accept more Iranian refugees amid rising regional tensions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: 3 in 4 fear wave of refugees from Iran war

Most Germans doubt the country's capacity to accept more Iranian refugees amid rising regional tensions.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Scheme launched to help refugees seek support

Safe Steps programme launched in Cleveland to help refugees and asylum seekers understand their rights, report discrimination, and access support services.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Home Office sued over migrant sites' contract bid

The Home Office denies any conflict of interest in awarding a £462.6m migrant processing contract to MTC Definitive over Mitie Care and Custody.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Close Foreign Consulates in U.S. Sanctuary Cities

Migrant-sending countries maintain extensive consulate networks in the United States primarily to serve their large diaspora populations, including undocumented immigrants, contributing to immigration enforcement challenges.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Wu announces millions in new funding for immigrant services

Boston launches a public-private partnership with $4.4 million in combined funding to provide legal services, mental health support, and basic necessities for immigrant families.
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Outgoing Social Services Commissioner Wants City To Stay 'Proactive'

Homelessness and social service crises require integrated approaches rather than siloed solutions, as demonstrated through interconnected challenges in shelter provision, migration response, and vulnerable population support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures

Up to 21,000 asylum seekers who have waited for a year for their claims to be processed could be allowed to enter the jobs market so they can support themselves, the Home Office has said, as part of a package of measures to be announced on Thursday. As the government seeks to empty asylum hotels, claimants who break the law, work illegally or are found to have enough assets to live without support will from June be ejected and lose their support payments.
UK news
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
Canada news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Canada Just Made It Easier for Americans to Get Citizenship-What to Know

Canada's Bill C-3 expands citizenship by descent to unlimited generations, making it easier for people with Canadian ancestry to obtain citizenship regardless of how far back their family history extends.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Thousands of Afghans still in limbo over UK resettlement five years on

Nearly 30,000 Afghans await UK resettlement decisions five years after Kabul's fall, with urgent intervention needed to meet the March 2029 deadline.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Discrimination is a widespread phenomenon in Germany

One in eight people in Germany experienced discrimination in 2022, affecting approximately nine million individuals based on physical appearance alone.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: New rules aim to give asylum-seeker job access

SPD Secretary General Tim Klussendorf told the newspapers of the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland on Sunday that the ruling coalition should now move swiftly to make the ban a reality. "We finally need clear rules on digital platforms. Addiction-inducing algorithms, hate, and bullying are a massive problem for our entire society and can be particularly dangerous and harmful to children and young people," he said.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Finding Social Connection in a New Community

"I feel like it was easier to connect with other transplants," she said. "Everyone seemed to revolve around hobby-based communities."
Relationships
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

At Queens Job Training Program, Immigrant Workers Learn to Navigate Life in NYC

A workforce training program teaches immigrant New Yorkers practical life skills, navigation of city systems, job readiness, digital skills, and immigration rights for better integration.
#immigration-enforcement
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
fromThe Haitian Times
2 months ago

No-cost legal clinics available for NYC immigrants

NEW YORK - If you are an immigrant in NYC, free legal clinics are available to help you. At these clinics, you can speak with a lawyer or a supervised law student at no cost. Many clinics help people regardless of immigration status and offer services in multiple languages. Clinics can help with immigration cases, housing issues, work problems, family matters, and other legal questions.
Law
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth

U.S. population growth slowed sharply as immigration fell, reducing workforce growth and lowering natural increase to historically low levels.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The long road West: 'We came to Ireland because I read that it was the most friendly place for Ukrainians to live'

Four years on from the invasion, we talk to the Ukrainians who have settled in Co Kerry, why they chose to come here, the heartbreaking stories from their homeland, and dealing with the 'small percentage of haters' The vast majority of the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who now live in Ireland could never have imagined they would still be here four years after the full-scale invasion of their country by Russia.
Miscellaneous
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Pilot Program Supports Rural, Bilingual Students

The program introduces Cali, a "human-centered" AI tool designed to enhance-not replace-human support. Cali can converse in more than 140 languages and help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The tool is expected to reduce errors on the forms and help students stay on track toward enrollment and graduation.
Higher education
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In the shadow of the Olympics, migrants search for a welcome in Milan

Milan provides integration services for new arrivals while national policies curb Mediterranean crossings, fund foreign patrols, and restrict rescue operations amid human rights concerns.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mahmood to set out curbs to asylum seeker support

The Home Office says the changes, due to take effect in June, will restrict accommodation and support payments to "those who genuinely need it". Ministers say the new rules will also remove assistance from asylum seekers who work illegally or break the law.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ukrainian stories: 'When we arrived here, we were like aliens from another planet. I had to start my life from scratch'

Four years on from the invasion, we talk to the Ukrainians who have settled in Co Kerry, why they chose to come here, the heartbreaking stories from their homeland, and dealing with the 'small percentage of haters'
Miscellaneous
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Refugee says many staying at North York shelter are 'not ready' for the centre to shut down | CBC News

Isaac Tumuramye has called the Willowdale Welcome Centre home since he came to Toronto from Uganda two years ago. But the shelter, which serves refugees experiencing homelessness in Toronto, is closing at the end of May. Tumuramye says he's scared about what the future holds and others staying at the shelter feel the same. "We're not ready yet, we're still trying to make life happen," he said.
Canada news
US politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

What It's Like When ICE Invades Your City, With Arif Hasan | Defector

Combining coverage of serious civic violence and light sports talk can be jarring but can be done sensitively and effectively when handled in distinct halves.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany cuts funding for integration of refugees

Muge Tuzcu Karakoc is certain that without an integration course, she would probably still not have properly settled in Germany by now. The Turkish journalist has been living in Germany for seven years. But it was only in 2024, when she started studying German every day alongside Ukrainians, Syrians, and Iranians that she felt the country she now lives in really opened its doors to her.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

EU asylum policy: What changes for refugees in Germany?

The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) is the European Union's legal framework to create uniform, fair, and efficient standards for processing asylum applications. The system's reform, agreed in 2024, will become legally binding in Germany and throughout the EU in June, 2026. EU member states had a two-year implementation period during which the new rules including stricter border procedures were transposed into national law.
Europe politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ICE has offices in 5 Canadian cities. Is your city on the list? | CBC News

Homeland Security Investigations operates from the U.S. embassy and consulates across Canada to investigate transnational crimes and assist in tracking suspects.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

'I'm Witnessing a Lot of Emptiness': How ICE Uprooted Normal Life in Minneapolis

After an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good two weeks ago, the rules and rhythms of daily life in Minneapolis definitively changed. More than 2,000 federal officers have been let loose on the city purportedly in search of undocumented immigrants. Schools, churches, and daycares have all been in the crosshairs-there is no safe haven from ICE enforcement in the Twin Cities-and in response, the city's residents have come together to create rapid response networks to protect their neighbors.
US politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canada says it expects Ukrainians who fled war to return. Some say that's the wrong approach | CBC News

Canada must establish an easier pathway to permanent residency for Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion beginning Feb. 24, 2022.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How Germany's skilled worker gap exposes migration hurdles

In a classroom in Chennai, India, around 20 nurses are learning German at breakneck speed. They have six months to become fluent enough to work in Germany. Ramalakshi, one of the nurses, says her family struggled financially, but still managed to pay the equivalent of several thousand euros for her nursing college. Ever since completing her education, she felt the need to give back.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK migrant families face giving up vital in-work benefits to avoid being punished'

More than 200,000 people living legally in the UK are on the 10-year route to settled status, which requires legal migrants to renew 30-month visas four times at a cost of 3,908.50 including healthcare costs per renewal before they can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Under proposals by the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, if people have used public funds, even in work, the wait would double to 20 years.
UK politics
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