Subsequent immigration on family members in Austria

July 10, 2014 The proof of German language skills for family members, who want to immigrate to Austria, is against the treaty of association, which was signed between Turkey and [EWG] EU back in the early sixties (12. Sept. 1963). Austrian law has already been adjusted in 2012. The Austrian press is discussing the decision…

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On Ramadan in Turkey

July 10, 2014 The Standard, one of the Austrians leading daily newspapers, is reporting on the Ramadan tradition. How and why Turkish Muslims or Muslims in general are fasting for the duration of 30 days. The story also focuses on a drummer in Istanbul, who is responsible to wake up the Muslims for “suhur” (the pre-dawn…

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Debating potential Burka ban in Austria

July 10, 2014 Austrian foreign minister Sebastian Kurz is against a Burka ban in Austria. Kurz stresses that a ban of the Burka will not solve any of the challenges the Austrian community currently faces. The right wing party FPÖ spoke out in favour of a ban on the Burka.

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On Refugee laws in Austria

July 6, 2014 Several Austrian politicians for example Alev Korun member of the Green Party or Johanna Mikl-Leitner member of the ÖVP, expressed their concern about the refugee developments on the Mediterranean region. Mikl-Leitner is supporting a resettlement program, which should help the refugees after a certain time to go back to their home countries….

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The lack of recognition for the Turkish language

July 6, 2014 According to the Brigitta Busch, Professor of linguistics at the University of Vienna, Austria is generally paying low or no attention and offers no recognition to language diversity inside its borders. In particular, the Turkish language, Busch stresses, does not enjoy any positive reputation; however, since some parts of the government want to…

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