For years, as Spain's economy soared, immigrants poured into the country from Africa, Eastern Europe and even South America. It was a land of opportunity -- but no longer, with jobs vanishing and antagonism growing.
All Posts Tagged With: "European immigration"
Signature Video
March 25, 2009
Once a magnet for immigrants, Spain’s jobs are vanishing
Signature Series
November 20, 2008
European immigration: France, Germany and Italy
Worldfocus' signature series on European immigration from France, Germany and Italy.
In the Newsroom
November 19, 2008
9/11 impacts Muslim immigrants in Italy
Editor Lisa Biagiotti researched Muslim immigration in post-9/11 Italy and touches on the heightened immigration debate in Italy today.
Chart
November 19, 2008
Citizenship gained by soil or blood
Nationality laws vary greatly around the globe. Here is a chart detailing the size of foreign-born populations and protocols for citizenship and naturalization around the world.
Blogwatch / Video
November 19, 2008
Italy’s immigration debate intensifies
In the northern city of Treviso, Italy, a gunslingling mayor cracks down on illegal immigration, even as accusations of racism linger.
Blogwatch / Video
November 18, 2008
Years later, roots of French riots remain
Worldfocus travels to the site of the French riots that took place three years ago. Tensions between the Arab and French populations still simmer.
Blogwatch / Video
November 17, 2008
Turkish immigrants cement Islam in Germany
As the immigration debate heats up in Germany, mosques are popping up and Turkish immigrants are rising up through the political system.
Blogwatch
October 24, 2008
EU “blue card” visa to attract skilled migrants
European Union officials agreed to develop a "blue card" visa, which may deter skilled workers from going to the U.S.
Blogwatch
October 7, 2008
Racist attacks echo across Europe
Hate crimes and violence against immigrants break out in Denmark, Italy and Russia.
Blogwatch
September 11, 2008
Immigration debate heats up in Ireland
Blogwatch looks at the both sides of the immigration debate in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as both countries face economic hardship.
