Immigrants have a positive effect on native workers
New study disproves old economic theories about wages going down and native workers losing their jobs when immigrants take the low-salary jobs.
View ArticleFascist terror stifled immigration debate
In the months following the terrorist attacks of July 2011, Norwegian media curbed their immigration coverage, which stifled political criticism and focus on
View ArticleWhere Norwegian lingo heads for limbo
The last generation of Norwegian-speaking Americans will soon be gone.
View ArticleCulture and legislation challenge divorces among Danish Turks
Relations to Denmark play an unexpected strategic role in divorces between ethnic Turks, shows new research.
View ArticleOut on a limb after forced marriage
They have fled from forced marriages and “honour” related violence. After receiving shelter and help for half a year, many find themselves left to cope
View ArticleSwedes in Oslo are tired of negative stereotypes
Young Swedes in Oslo laugh at Swedish jokes in the beginning. But it's not so funny after a few years.
View ArticleImmigrants live longer in spite of being less well educated
The statistics are clear: Norwegians who are less well-educated die younger than individuals who have studied at university. But among immigrants to Norway,
View ArticleMany Polish immigrants create a “little Poland” in Norway
Food, culture and friends from the home country persist. Many Polish parents are also sceptical of the Norwegian school system.
View ArticleTurning immigrants into good Scandinavians
Norway, Sweden and Denmark have completely different policies towards refugees and immigrants. These differing approaches raise the question of whether
View ArticleDo immigrants get better lives?
Does life improve for people after moving to another country? In this age of massive migrations, researchers are beginning to come up with answers.
View ArticleWhat children seeking asylum want adults to know
Single minor refugees and asylum seekers want adults to see things from their perspective.
View ArticleMost immigrants trust the system
Immigrants have more confidence in Norway’s political system than the general populace does – with a few exceptions.
View ArticleHelping refugees integrate through work
Norwegian authorities are pouring money into teaching Norwegian to asylum seekers, but many immigrants fail to learn the language. A new report says less time
View ArticleAsylum-seeking children get poorer
Families at reception centres for asylum seekers have already lived in poverty for many years, but are now trailing even further behind the general population
View ArticleThe economic effects of restricting immigration – lessons from US history
Clearly changes in immigration policy generate winners and losers. But perhaps not the winners and losers that the government might expect.
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