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Russian defectors can get asylum in Sweden, if they risk being forced to commit war crimes

Radio Sweden
Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 13:51 — Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 13:54
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Roughly 150 Russian men have applied for asylum in Sweden since the partial mobilization in Russia last year. They may

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Work visa approved for foreign worker who fought to stay in N.W.T.

Natalie Pressman, CBC News @natpressman
Posted: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 14:39
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‘Overwhelming relief, I’d say that’s the biggest feeling,’ says Leesa Myers An N.W.T. immigrant, previously fighting to stay, has now

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Politics Politics (Finland) 

Finland shutting off tourist visas for Russians on Friday

Yle News
Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 10:51 — Last Updated: Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 15:58
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Starting on Friday, Finland will suspend issuing tourist visas to Russian nationals, Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) announced on Thursday. “On [Thursday],

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Featured • Zone 2 News Politics Politics (Norway) 

Norway formally scraps Russia visa deal

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 10:08 — Last Updated: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 10:13
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Higher costs, more papers and longer processing time. From September 22, Russians will find it harder to apply for visa

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Finland Society Society (Finland) 

Man trying to enter Russia stuck in Finland for over 2 months

Yle News
Posted: Friday, May 29, 2020 at 09:35
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A man who became stuck at the Vaalimaa border station between Finland and Russia in mid-March, has now been stranded on the

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General News Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

Russia’s visa reform could make St. Petersburg trips easier and cheaper

Yle News
Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 15:36
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Russia is planning to reform it’s tourist visa system, and introduce an online, free-of-charge visa for travel to certain areas,

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General Norway Society Society (Norway) 

This is a Norwegian-Russian success story

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 at 17:33 — Last Updated: Monday, August 22, 2016 at 17:38
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Almost half the population of Kirkenes can cross the border with Russia without a visa. For many locals in the Norwegian

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Feature

Wide shot of the Centennial Flame with the Parliament building behind
The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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