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Why waffles makes a difference

Farmor (Grandma) and Farfar (Grandpa) always had homemade waffle batter in the fridge, ready to use. My brothers and I, who lived next door, had a standing invitation to come over for a waffle and a fairy tale from Farmor. When we came running, she immediately plugged in the waffle iron, and shortly thereafter it […]

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All you need to know about family migration policies in Norway

Today, I attended a hearing about family migration policies in The Home Office Committe of the UK Parliament. I was thinking that the information I prepared might be relevant also for others than the members of the House of Lords. Population and Migration Inflows The Norwegian population counts approximately 5.5 million people, out of which

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Family migration and integration

Restrictive measures on family migration, such as income requirements, pre-entry language and integration tests, and age limits, reduce the number of applications submitted and residence permits granted for family migrants. Consequently, restrictive policies unavoidably lead to family separation, which according to existing research can have a serious negative impact on families’ and children’s mental health, well-being and integration. In

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Winter’s (de)light

Winter has finally come, with its frozen beauty and magical light. November and December passed without much more to offer than autumn darkness and rain. Even greater was the joy when the colorful winter landscapes finally appeared. Minus degrees turns water into the most fabulous shapes. Wild ice roses grows on the frozen lake. Or

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