Increase in Resident Fees and Amendment of Immigration Law: The Financial Ministry's Intentions and Concerns of Foreign Residents in Japan
The Japanese government has approved a proposal to significantly raise fees associated with residency applications, amid growing concerns from foreign residents.
Fuente el Olmo, the 'Bucharest' of Segovia that has come back to life with 400 immigrants working in strawberry fields
The small village of Fuente el Olmo in Segovia has seen a remarkable population surge due to an influx of immigrants working in local strawberry fields, now predominantly made up of foreign residents.
The immigration map in Spain: America represents 70% of residents and Morocco leads as a country
Spain has surpassed 10 million foreign residents for the first time, with a significant proportion coming from the Americas and Morocco being the leading country of origin.
Cases of Foreign Residents Being Refused Tenancy in Japan: 'It's Unfair to Generalize by Nationality'
Foreign residents in Japan continue to face challenges in finding housing, often being rejected by landlords based on nationality, leading to concerns about rising xenophobia and calls for better coexistence.
Former ambassador: Messerschmidt can find inspiration for his remigration plan in 1930s Germany
Former ambassador suggests that Danish politician Morten Messerschmidt may draw inspiration from 1930s Germany for his controversial remigration plan targeting specific foreign residents' rights.
Saudi Arabia's 'Secret' Liquor Store: How to Gain Entry and Who Can Shop?
Saudi Arabia has initiated a historic change by allowing selected foreign residents to purchase alcohol from a secret store, despite its long-standing ban on alcohol sales since 1952.
Saudi Arabia allows the sale of alcohol to rich foreigners
Saudi Arabia has quietly begun allowing affluent foreign residents to purchase alcohol, marking a significant shift after a 73-year ban, with expectations for a future expansion of these regulations to tourists as part of broader social and economic reforms in the kingdom.
Coming to Japan with Zero Japanese, Thoughts on the Learning and Support Environments Not Found
The article discusses the challenges faced by foreign residents in Japan, particularly those without Japanese language skills, and the necessity for accessible education and support systems for them.
Is it okay for night schools to become public Japanese language schools? What environmental improvements are necessary now?
The article discusses the role of night schools in Japan in providing Japanese language education to foreign residents who have missed compulsory education, emphasizing the importance of this education for social integration and stability.
The 'Non-Exclusion Norm' of Night Schools and the Inclusion of Japanese Language Education: Remaining Subtle Issues
The article discusses the role of night schools in Japan, particularly how they are adapting to include foreign nationals seeking Japanese language education, while highlighting lingering challenges in this integration.
They broke into a house in Heraklion, Crete, caused material damage, and attacked foreign tenants
Two men broke into a house in Heraklion, Crete, causing damage and assaulting the foreign residents, resulting in the arrest of a 21-year-old local while the second suspect is still at large.
The court rejects Piedmont: 'It cannot ask 2,000 euros from disabled foreigners for healthcare'
The court ruled that the Piedmont region cannot demand 2,000 euros annually from disabled foreign residents to access national health services, despite their regular residency and disability pensions.
The number of Japanese people in Japan is falling faster than expected
Research indicates that the demographic shift towards foreign residents in Japan is happening sooner than previously estimated, with many municipalities already surpassing the projected percentage of foreign inhabitants by 2025.