Tag: migration
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From France to Ireland: A Trad Music Journey Through Homelessness, Heartbreak, and a New Home on Inishbofin
Finding a Call Beyond the Clouds of Galway Two-and-a-half years ago, Léna Descottes (29) faced a turning point that would redefine her life as a traditional-music performer. After years of playing across Ireland, she found herself sleeping in her car for six months when the place she called home was converted into an Airbnb. Her…
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From France to Ireland: Living the Irish Trad Music Dream
From France to Ireland: A journey toward music, resilience, and belonging Two-and-a-half years ago, Léna Descottes (29) faced a turning point that would redefine her sense of home. After years of performing traditional music across Ireland, she found herself sleeping in her car and couch-surfing when a Galway apartment was converted into an Airbnb. Rather…
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Europe’s Largest Bats Hunt Birds In Flight At Night
Breakthrough Evidence: Bats Diving After Migrating Birds For decades, researchers have known that some bat species can hunt larger prey away from water and near the ground. A new study, however, provides compelling, direct evidence that Europe’s largest bat, the greater noctule (Nyctalus lasiopterus), hunts and eats nocturnally migrating birds in midair, high above the…
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Why the National Housing Accord Isn’t Fixing Australia’s Affordability Crisis Yet
Understanding the National Housing Accord’s ambitions Three years into Australia’s National Housing Accord, the landmark agreement between all levels of government, super funds, and housing industry bodies appears to be delivering more headlines than homes. The objective—deliver 1.2 million new dwellings over five years, equating to about 240,000 a year—has run into the stubborn reality…
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Emigrant Jubilee in Trincomalee: Fr. Douglas James Interview
About the Emigrant Jubilee in Trincomalee The Emigrant Jubilee, a special observance dedicated to migrants and the diaspora, is set to be celebrated in Trincomalee on October 4–5. In this edition of Nerkanal, we bring insights from Fr. Douglas James, administrator of the Divine Mercy Retreat in the Trincomalee Diocese. The event highlights how migrants,…
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Disperse Risks: Israel Needs a Diversified Diaspora
Introduction: A Call for Risk Diversification Recent reflections on the Jewish population in Israel and the global diaspora underscore a simple, enduring truth: a nation’s resilience in times of crisis grows when its people are dispersed, connected, and capable of contributing from multiple fronts. In the wake of renewed security threats, many observers echo a…
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Ukrainian Men Flock to Norway as Frp Calls for Deportation
Overview: a sudden influx and a political debate Norway is confronting a notable rise in asylum seekers from Ukraine, with the country’s immigration authorities reporting 750 Ukrainians seeking protection in September. The surge is described by the UDI as largely driven by young men, particularly those aged 18 to 22, who can leave their country…
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Almost a Second Holocaust in Israel: The Case for Spreading Risk
Context: A Nation at a Crossroads The recent reflections on a deadly strike in Gaza, seen through the eyes of a grieving mother, underline a stark reality: the Jewish state lives under a volatile umbrella of threats. Barbara Lubliner, widow of Sgt. Arie Lubliner z”l, spoke of a message she believes her husband wanted to…
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Young Ukrainian Men Flock to Norway: FrP Calls for Deportation
Context: Why Ukrainians are arriving in Norway Norway has seen a noticeable uptick in Ukrainians seeking protection, with UDI reporting 750 people arriving in September. The rise is largely traced to a specific group: men aged roughly 18 to 22 who can leave Ukraine legally under current rules. Previously, the country received around 100 men…
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Jubilee Year 2025 for Migrant Workers at the Vatican
Overview: Jubilee Year 2025 for Migrant Workers at the Vatican The Vatican is marking Jubilee Year 2025 with a focused message of welcome, dignity, and solidarity for migrant workers. In a tradition that blends faith with social care, the Holy See invites those who leave home in search of work to participate in prayers, reflections,…