The Perussuomalaiset (PS)* is a horrible party for migrants and minorities. They have the dubious “honor” of being the first modern party in Finland to capitalize on voters’ racism and bigoted views. Certainly they couldn’t have done it alone. All the major parties have the same type of politicians who state and write the same type of things.
Month: April 2016
On top of Luona’s poor reputation, the Finnish company is alleged to use informers to spy on asylum seekers
Do asylum reception centers have informers? If so, what do they inform to the management and how do they make life difficult for the rest of the residents? Migrant Tales has heard of one such alleged case at Luona’s Sokkakuja reception center.
An official apology for the racist and bigoted things politicians say and write today in Finland
What do politicians like Timo Soini, Riikka Slunga-Poutsalo, James Hirvisaari, Jussi Halla-aho, Juho Eerola, Olli Immonen, Jussi Niinistö, Maria Lohela, Tom Packalén, Olli Sademies, Freddy Van Wonterghem, Pentti Oinonen, Laura Huhtasaari, Terhi Kiemunki and many, many others have in common? They write a lot of racist and bigotted stuff. They are as well all or…
How long will Finland have the questionable luxury of being an island in Europe?
Finland is suffering from a crisis that hinges on isolationism, nationalism, and fear of the outside world. In many respects, Finland is an island in Europe. Every time its status as an island is threatened, it sends jitters up the country’s spine.
Migrant Tales January 20, 2013 and case Terhi Kiemunki: The PS cannot rid itself of its racists because it would commit political hara-kiri
Migrant Tales insight: Are you still wondering why Terhi Kiemunki got off with a light slap on the hand by the Perussuomalaiset (PS)* party for writing on Facebook that it was unfortunate that she didn’t have any condoms to give Muslim children trick-or-treating? Even if Kiemunki is an Islamophobe that Anders Breivik emailed her before murdering 77 people on July…
Keitä ovat kantasuomalaiset? Who are ethnic Finns?
Tässä kysymys: Jos ihminen on virallisesti suomalainen kun hänellä on suomen kansallaisuus, miksi sitten puhutaan ulkomaalaistaustaisista ja maahanmuuttajataustaisista ihmisistä? Keitä ovat kantasuomalaiset ja ketkä kuuluvat siihen ryhmään? Voisiko Afrosuomalainen olla kantasuomalainen? Entä Romani? Kuinka kauan tai montaako sukupolvea täytyy ihminen asuu Suomessa ennen kun hänet hyväksytään kantasuomalaisiksi? Tarkoitaako kantasuomalainen valkoista Suomalaista? Jos olet kantasuomalainen onko…
Defining white Finnish privilege #28: Are you an ethnic Finn? (Part 2)
In a recent Defining white Finnish privilege post we asked about how the term ethnic Finn, or kantasuomalainen, is used. While there’s nothing wrong with being an ethnic or white Finn it is a problem if such a term is used to reinforce the exclusive privileges of a group.
Populism and nationalism in Finland have made us fear our own shadows
The Perussuomalaiset (PS) party, which bases its popularity on anti-immigration rhetoric, empty nationalism and promises, appears eager and “overjoyed” that parliament will “finally” take long-overdue steps to tighten immigration law and undermine the human rights of asylum seekers.
The story of the migrant with the fake Rolex who charges real prices for finding an apartment
An immigrant is wearing shiny shoes, a golden chain and a fake Rolex watch carrying a keychain and a wallet in one hand and a pack of cigarettes and mobile phone in the other. He’s one of the many migrants who’ve become middlemen in the real estate business.
Facebook: Different treatment for different folks in a racialized Finland
Here’s a good question in the Facebook posting below: What would happen if a migrant searched for empty bottles at the Espoo train station? ___________________________________ This posting in a closed Facebook wall was published with permission by Migrant Tales.