Managed migration in Czech Republic
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Foreigners allege massive discrimination
A survey of foreigners suggests that in many areas of life - from getting treatment in hospitals, opening bank accounts to extending a visa - massive difficulties are being presented.
22 July 2004 (117 words)
Government projects aims to stop Roma migration
The government has set up a monitoring system to prevent mass migration of Roma from Slovakia.
26 November 2003 (121 words)
Migrant labour sought
The Labour and Social Affairs Ministry, concerned at statistics that suggest that by 2030 the labour market will lack about 422,000 economically active people, has prepared a pilot project aimed at the selection of qualified labour from abroad.
1 October 2001 (101 words)
Residence of Aliens law may lead to police discrimination
Human rights groups have criticised the new residence of aliens law, saying it will give police greater powers to discriminate against Roma.
1 August 2000 (84 words)
Amendment to citizenship law only a nominal improvement
The Czech government has amended the controversial citizenship law which removed citizenship rights from non-Czechs who had been sentenced to any prison term during the five years prior to 31 December 1992 and excluded from citizenship all individuals without a valid long-term residence permit.
1 March 1997 (102 words)
Citizenship law changes could aid Romany
The government has announced that it will amend Czech citizenship laws, paving the way for the Roma to obtain citizenship.
1 August 1996 (82 words)
75000 Roma rendered stateless
The Roma National Congress believes that a decree brought in on 30 June, forcing those whose ancestors emigrated from Slovakia just after the second world war to reapply for citizenship, could mean that 75000 Roma will lose their legal status.
1 September 1994 (83 words)
Former premier signs accord with Gypsy groups
Five Gypsy parties, including the Romani Civic Initiative, have signed an accord with the former Slovak premier, Vladimir Meciar, which guarantees them a loan of 1 million Slovak crowns (£20400) and a car in return for support in the general election in September.
1 September 1994 (115 words)
Amendment to citizenship laws change nothing
Civil liberties groups say that amendments to Czech citizenship laws, which were passed in December 1992 but only brought into effect in January 1993, have changed nothing.
1 March 1994 (231 words)
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