Monthly Archives: November 2011

Italians Want More Legal Immigration

“AP-Gk poll: Italians want more legal immigration, surprising given anti-immigrant sentiment,” by the Associated Press: Two-thirds of Italians consider legal immigration “good” for their country and many would welcome more migrants, an AP-GfK poll has found — surprising results given … Continue reading

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92 Immigrants Rescued from a Trawler Heading to Greece

“Greece: Migrants Rescued From Stranded Trawler” from the Associated Press: Greece’s coast guard rescued 92 people, believed to be illegal immigrants, on Friday from a disabled trawler in rough seas off southern Greece, authorities said. The coast guard said the … Continue reading

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Greece and Immigration

In a recent post, I introduced an article by EuroActive which discussed the impact of the ‘Arab Spring’ on Greece, particularly in the area of immigration. The issue of immigration in Greece is a hot one, but it is usually … Continue reading

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Libya’s National Transitional Council and the European Union Discuss Immigration Matters

“Talks with Libya over migration to take time,” by Ivan Camilleri for the Times of Malta: The EU will be taking its time before engaging in direct talks with the new Libyan authorities to strike a deal on illegal migration. … Continue reading

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Greece, Immigration, and the ‘Arab Spring’

Greece, as many already know, is suffering from significant unemployment and immense debt pressures. Not surprisingly, it is also a country that faces an immigration problem. To understand the pressues of immigration, particularly after the event of the ‘Arab Spring’, … Continue reading

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