Migrant Tales
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Migrant Tales is a community blog founded by Enrique Tessieri in 2007 that debates some of the salient issues facing the immigrant and minority community in Finland. It aims to be a voice for those whose views and situation are understood poorly and heard.
Turvapaikanhakijan matka Suomeen voi joskus olla pitkä
Safirin matka Suomeen - Migrant tales
Kiitoksia Mahad Sheikh Musse tarinasta.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Turvapaikanhakijan matka Suomeen voi joskus olla pitkä
"In this context, I would like to say to all people of Asian descent that I apologize if this is how it came across," he was quoted as saying in Yle. "It was by no means my intention to offend them."
With slanted eyes MP Juho Eerola apologizes to Asians - Migrant tales
The person below is none other than Perussuomalaiset (PS)* MP Juho Eerola, who infamously said that he liked Italian fascist Benito Mussolini’s economic system because there was full employment. His l...
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December 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"In this context, I would like to say to all people of Asian descent that I apologize if this is how it came across," he was quoted as saying in Yle. "It was by no means my intention to offend them."
Racist slanted eye gesture by three Perussuomalaiset politicians would be a great ad to welcome Asian migrant to Finland.
MPs of Finland's government send Asians a racist welcome - Migrant tales
Finland has received a lot of migration from Asia and therefore, the recent racist outburst by MPs of the Perussuomalaiset (PS)*, a member of government, could serve as a welcome ad for Asian migrants...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Racist slanted eye gesture by three Perussuomalaiset politicians would be a great ad to welcome Asian migrant to Finland.
"Hänen mukaansa kaksikko istui pöydässä nauttimassa livemusiikista, kun kaksi näkyvästi päihtynyttä miestä lähestyi ja yritti provosoida tappelun."
Rasistinen häirintä muuttaa illanvieton painajaiseksi Otavan (lähellä Mikkeliä) baarissa - Migrant tales
Lauantai-ilta Otavan ainoassa baarissa, noin 14 kilometrin päässä Mikkelistä, sai pelottavan käänteen kahdelle miehelle, jotka kertovat joutuneensa rasististen solvausten ja uhkausten kohteiksi pian k...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"Hänen mukaansa kaksikko istui pöydässä nauttimassa livemusiikista, kun kaksi näkyvästi päihtynyttä miestä lähestyi ja yritti provosoida tappelun."
“One of the men struck my Asian friend on the head as he walked past, and then began threatening him while repeatedly using the n-word,” he said.
Racist harassment turns night out into ordeal at Otava bar - Migrant tales
A Saturday night gig at Otava’s only bar about 14 kilometers from Mikkeli, took a frightening turn for two men who say they were targeted with racist insults and threats shortly after 10 p.m. “What wa...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“One of the men struck my Asian friend on the head as he walked past, and then began threatening him while repeatedly using the n-word,” he said.
"Tusina 612 mielenosoittajaa satojen poliisien ja poliisiautojen ympäröimänä."
Itsenäisyyspäivän sateisena iltana - Migrant tales
Itsenäisyyspäivän sateisena iltana kuljin Töölöntorin ohitse klo. 17.30 jota jossa seiseoi muutama tusina 612 mielenosoittajaa satojen poliisien ja poliisiautojen ympäröimänä. Uutuutena tänä vuona myö...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"Tusina 612 mielenosoittajaa satojen poliisien ja poliisiautojen ympäröimänä."
Both MPs, Jenna Simula and Sara Seppänen, are a shame.
Weapon and ethno fascism on display at the Independence Day gala - Migrant tales
The picture uploaded on Facebook at the Independence Day gala says it all about the far-right Perussuomalaiset (PS)* party: on the left MP Jenna Simula showing off her assaut weapon pin and on the rig...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Both MPs, Jenna Simula and Sara Seppänen, are a shame.
"The US National Security Strategy, which warns Europe of the far-right great replacement theory, blames the region's decline on the lack of political liberty, migration policies, promoting censorship of free speech and suppression of political opposition."
Donald Trump: racism will help latch on to white power and privilege - Migrant tales
US President Donald Trump’s most recent tirade against Somalis should not only be seen as hostile racism, but show once again how such a social ill us used to seek attention and power. On Thursday we ...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"The US National Security Strategy, which warns Europe of the far-right great replacement theory, blames the region's decline on the lack of political liberty, migration policies, promoting censorship of free speech and suppression of political opposition."
Tärkeä itsenäisyyspäivää minulle.
Arshiya Nasser*: Hyvää Suomen itsenäisyyspäivää - Migrant tales
Suomen itsenäisyyspäivää; Maalle, joka antaa rauhaa, toivoa ja saa jokaisen maahanmuuttajan tuntemaan olonsa kotoisaksi. Tänään on päivä, jolloin Suomi juhlii jälleen sydämessään syttyvää hiljaista va...
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December 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Tärkeä itsenäisyyspäivää minulle.
"Jussi Halla-aho yritti tapansa mukaan kiemurrella irti vastuustaan kirjoittamalla, että ei ole juurikaan osoittanut ymmärrystä Israelin toimille vaan on 'pohtinut konfliktin masentavaa monimutkaisuutta'”.
Reija Härkönen: Puhemies Jussi pahastui - Migrant tales
Jussi Halla-aho, perussuomalaisten ”mestari”, kävi eduskuntatatalon portailla 3.10.2025 näyttämässä, että hänpä uskaltaa, kansanedustajatovereistaan poiketen, astua Gazan lasten hirmuisten puolustajie...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"Jussi Halla-aho yritti tapansa mukaan kiemurrella irti vastuustaan kirjoittamalla, että ei ole juurikaan osoittanut ymmärrystä Israelin toimille vaan on 'pohtinut konfliktin masentavaa monimutkaisuutta'”.
"Another factor not mentioned is that, thanks to immigration, 600,000 Finns emigrated there after World War 2, Sweden is economically more robust than Finland. Finland is struggling with becoming a gerontocracy."
Riikka Purra's sarcastic gesture - Migrant tales
During Thursday’s question time between the government parties and opposition, Green League MP Atte Harjanne spoke highly of Sweden’s success story, which included immigration. The suggestion by Harja...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
"Another factor not mentioned is that, thanks to immigration, 600,000 Finns emigrated there after World War 2, Sweden is economically more robust than Finland. Finland is struggling with becoming a gerontocracy."
"Imagine one person crosses the Finnish-Russian border like today, which has been closed since the end of 2023, causing a manhunt with helicopters and the like. On top of this, he is labeled by the media as an "Illegal." The term "illegal" is misleading because it connotes criminality."
The Finnish media says "Illegal" immigrant from Russia caught at railway station - Migrant tales
One person from Russia crossed the border today and triggered a manhunt for the person. The information given by the Finnish Border Guards quoted in the media talks about a lone person who crossed the...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"Imagine one person crosses the Finnish-Russian border like today, which has been closed since the end of 2023, causing a manhunt with helicopters and the like. On top of this, he is labeled by the media as an "Illegal." The term "illegal" is misleading because it connotes criminality."
"Politicians like Rydman can make and get away with racist statements because Parliament in general and his party in particular drip in racism. Most politicians are too scared to challenge such a social ill. Some even agree with characters like Rydman."
Wille Rydman has a PhD - he (P)iles it (h)igh and (D)eep - Migrant tales
Conidering that the present government has a far-right party among its ranks, the Perussuomalaiset (PS)*, Finland’s xenophobic atmosphere will get much worse before it retreats somewhat. PS MP Wille R...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:39 AM
"Politicians like Rydman can make and get away with racist statements because Parliament in general and his party in particular drip in racism. Most politicians are too scared to challenge such a social ill. Some even agree with characters like Rydman."
"Pekka Myrskylän mukaan maahanmuuton taloudellisia vaikutuksia voidaan arvioida rekisteripohjaisella tilastoinnilla täsmällisesti, mutta julkinen keskustelu kääntyy usein tunnekysymyksiksi."
Pekka Myrskylä: “Tilastot kertovat toista kuin poliittinen keskustelu” - Migrant tales
Entinen Tilastokeskuksen kehittämispäällikkö Pekka Myrskylä kertoo seuraavansa hämmentyneenä Suomen maahanmuuttokeskustelua. Hänen mukaansa faktapohjaisia tilastoja ei helposti hyväksytä, jos ne eivät...
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November 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"Pekka Myrskylän mukaan maahanmuuton taloudellisia vaikutuksia voidaan arvioida rekisteripohjaisella tilastoinnilla täsmällisesti, mutta julkinen keskustelu kääntyy usein tunnekysymyksiksi."
"HUOMAUTUS: PS kansanedustaja Sara Seppänen EI ole saamelainen, parhaimmillaan hän on feikki saamelainen."
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Kansanedustaja Sara Seppänen on feikki saamalainen - Migrant tales
Muistatko Tanja Poutiaisen, joka pukeutui väärennettyyn saamelaispukuun ja aiheutti melkoisen kohun? Jostain oudosta syystä Lapin alueen asukkaat pitävät hyväksyttävänä naamioitua saamelaiseksi. Yksi ...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"HUOMAUTUS: PS kansanedustaja Sara Seppänen EI ole saamelainen, parhaimmillaan hän on feikki saamelainen."
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"Some may believe that since it is a brown person adopting such a draconian migration policy, it must be ok.
It's not, but disgraceful."
It's not, but disgraceful."
The UK's minority home secretaries get rough on migration policy - Migrant tales
Why are home secretaries of minority ethnic backgrounds pushing the most racist and radical immigration policies? Home Secretary Shabana Mahmoud follows in the footsteps of other dubious home secretar...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"Some may believe that since it is a brown person adopting such a draconian migration policy, it must be ok.
It's not, but disgraceful."
It's not, but disgraceful."
While working in the Helsinki police, Taponen followed recurring claims of rising youth crime and talk of gangs involving young people with immigrant backgrounds. According to him, these narratives do not emerge spontaneously."
Jari Taponen: Prejudice is Finland's greatest threat - Migrant tales
After three decades in uniform and the completion of a doctoral dissertation, former police superintendent Jari Taponen made the decision to leave the force. His departure, he says, followed a growing...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
While working in the Helsinki police, Taponen followed recurring claims of rising youth crime and talk of gangs involving young people with immigrant backgrounds. According to him, these narratives do not emerge spontaneously."
"While the Finnish government has publicly emphasized the importance of tackling racism, civil society groups and anti-racism advocates say that some political decisions and public rhetoric over the past years have normalized racism."
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How the government fuels Finland's hate crimes - Migrant tales
Even if Finland reported on Monday a record rise in suspected hate crime cases in 2024, there has been little reaction by the government about the worrying trend. The silence and inaction, despite ass...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"While the Finnish government has publicly emphasized the importance of tackling racism, civil society groups and anti-racism advocates say that some political decisions and public rhetoric over the past years have normalized racism."
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"While the report did not cite specific reasons for the new rise in hate crimes in Finland, it's clear that the economy and the weak response of the government to racism."
Suspected hate crimes in Finland soar to new record in 2024 - Migrant tales
As Migrant Tales correcty predicted, 2024 was going to report a new record in suspected hate crimes after 2023 broke a new record. Suspected hate crimes,* which is only a tip of the iceberg, soared in...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"While the report did not cite specific reasons for the new rise in hate crimes in Finland, it's clear that the economy and the weak response of the government to racism."
Unmasking Wille Rydman was easy. His racist comments reveal his loathing for migrants and minorities.
Migrant Tales oldies: Unmasking Wille Rydman - Migrant tales
Migrant Tales is the oldest antiracist blog in Finland founded in 2007. We have a wealth of material collected during those years that should not be forgotten. Welcome to Migrant Tales oldies. This is...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Unmasking Wille Rydman was easy. His racist comments reveal his loathing for migrants and minorities.
"Shouldn't Andrew Mountbatten Windsor be in court, convicted and behind bars for allegedly raping minors?"
Virgina Roberts Giuffre "Nobody's Girl" is now Our Girl - Migrant tales
“There’s that much evidence that could have all of the people locked up for the rest of their lives. Why are they still walking around free?” Virginia Roberts Giuffre (1983-2025) A very good question ...
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November 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"Shouldn't Andrew Mountbatten Windsor be in court, convicted and behind bars for allegedly raping minors?"
"Even if the decision to offer halal meat was an exemplary move at Otava Folk High School, the publication of the 111,855-strong Finnish Teachers' Union (OAJ) turned down an opportunity to publish a story about halal meat at the folk high school."
How halal meat came and went at Finland's Otava Folk High School - Migrant tales
In 2010, when Otava Folk High School, located 14 km from Mikkeli, started offering halal meat on a regular weekly basis to its Muslim students, it became one of the first, if not the first, learning i...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
"Even if the decision to offer halal meat was an exemplary move at Otava Folk High School, the publication of the 111,855-strong Finnish Teachers' Union (OAJ) turned down an opportunity to publish a story about halal meat at the folk high school."
"According to Suaad Onniselkä, prejudice in schools often manifests in subtle ways: through low expectations, stereotypes, or lack of representation."
Suaad Onniselkä: “You can either 'Other' or empower”- Islamophobia and Inequality in Finnish Schools - Migrant tales
Thanks to migration, Finland’s demographic makeup has changed. In Helsinki alone, the number of pupils in 2024 who have another mother tongue other than Finnish, Swedish, and Sami, has risen to 25.7% ...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"According to Suaad Onniselkä, prejudice in schools often manifests in subtle ways: through low expectations, stereotypes, or lack of representation."
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