Karl Hancock
@karlhancock.bsky.social
Doctoral Researcher | University of Eastern Finland | Sport and Belonging | Chairperson of the Joensuu District Multicultural Association (JoMoni) | Multicultural Football Coordinator | Football Fan
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The FIFA Peace Prize doesn't mean what it used to
January 3, 2026 at 9:42 AM
The FIFA Peace Prize doesn't mean what it used to
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"The general perception of immigrants as a burden on public finances is incorrect," says one of the researchers. Foreign-language speakers account for about 10% of the population, but collect only about 5% of welfare benefits and other income transfers.
Immigrants are good for Finland's public finances, new study shows
"The general perception of immigrants as a burden on public finances is incorrect," says one of the researchers. Foreign-language speakers account for about 10% of the population, but collect only about 5% of welfare benefits and other income transfers.
yle.fi
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"The general perception of immigrants as a burden on public finances is incorrect," says one of the researchers. Foreign-language speakers account for about 10% of the population, but collect only about 5% of welfare benefits and other income transfers.
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A little reminder for everyone, particularly our friends in the Labour government:
August 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A little reminder for everyone, particularly our friends in the Labour government:
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Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) wants to abolish a system whereby the state compensates municipalities for organising and providing integration services for immigrants.
Experts say Purra's plans to abolish integration funding will increase segregation, further weaken job prospects
Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) wants to abolish a system whereby the state compensates municipalities for organising and providing integration services for immigrants.
yle.fi
August 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) wants to abolish a system whereby the state compensates municipalities for organising and providing integration services for immigrants.
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Brilliant from @llinosmedi.bsky.social!
We must end the demonisation of immigrants. Immigrant's bring vibrancy to our country, without them we would all be poorer.
We must stand up to those who peddle populist immigration policies to drive class division and yet fly on private jets.
We must end the demonisation of immigrants. Immigrant's bring vibrancy to our country, without them we would all be poorer.
We must stand up to those who peddle populist immigration policies to drive class division and yet fly on private jets.
June 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Brilliant from @llinosmedi.bsky.social!
We must end the demonisation of immigrants. Immigrant's bring vibrancy to our country, without them we would all be poorer.
We must stand up to those who peddle populist immigration policies to drive class division and yet fly on private jets.
We must end the demonisation of immigrants. Immigrant's bring vibrancy to our country, without them we would all be poorer.
We must stand up to those who peddle populist immigration policies to drive class division and yet fly on private jets.
⚽ 🌎 In Joensuu, JoMoni’s OKM and City of Joensuu funded football project activities (2022–2024) brought over 400 participants from 67 countries – young people, refugees, international students, and newcomers – together to find a place on the pitch and in the community.
www.jomoni.fi
www.jomoni.fi
April 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
⚽ 🌎 In Joensuu, JoMoni’s OKM and City of Joensuu funded football project activities (2022–2024) brought over 400 participants from 67 countries – young people, refugees, international students, and newcomers – together to find a place on the pitch and in the community.
www.jomoni.fi
www.jomoni.fi
The snow arrived to Joensuu (Finland) today. Fortunately the Joensuu District Multicultural Association (JoMoni) football group continues to play in the Hope Areena bubble hall. Tonight, there were 43 participants from around the 🌎 playing together!
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November 21, 2024 at 9:16 PM
The snow arrived to Joensuu (Finland) today. Fortunately the Joensuu District Multicultural Association (JoMoni) football group continues to play in the Hope Areena bubble hall. Tonight, there were 43 participants from around the 🌎 playing together!
🤝⚽️ 🤝
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