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Fleeing mobilisation fears, Russians rush abroad as election begins
world21 days ago

Fleeing mobilisation fears, Russians rush abroad as election begins

Russians fearing a new military call-up ahead of the Duma elections are emigrating in increasing numbers, aided by the Ark anti-war project. Requests for relocation have surged, exit bans and electronic summons are being used, and people are primarily moving to visa-free neighbours like Armenia, Georgia, and Kazakhstan. The exact scale is unclear but appears smaller than the 2022 exodus, while Kremlin denials of a new mobilisation persist amid ongoing election coverage.

via Euronews.com|
#ark-project#elections#emigration
Mobilization rumors ignite a new wave of Russian emigration, as readers reveal escape plans
world25 days ago

Mobilization rumors ignite a new wave of Russian emigration, as readers reveal escape plans

Meduza collected reader letters showing a wave of Russians planning to leave amid mobilization rumors, economic strife, and internet controls. The accounts detail destinations (Germany, Georgia, Serbia, Armenia, Spain, Paraguay, and more), steps like apostilling documents and securing visas, and the emotional strain of preparing to uproot life and pets in a bid for safety and stability abroad.

via Meduza|
#border-crossing#diaspora#emigration
Exile grows as Russians flee mobilization fears and crackdown
world25 days ago

Exile grows as Russians flee mobilization fears and crackdown

AP News reports that thousands of Russians are leaving the country amid rumors of mobilization, government crackdowns, and economic anxiety, seeking safety in Georgia, Armenia, and beyond. Personal stories include a digital content marketer who relocated to work remotely, fear that a husband could be drafted, and LGBTQ activists facing detentions, highlighting a broader climate of censorship and repression even though Moscow has not formally declared war.

via AP News|
#ap-news#emigration#freedom-of-expression
Russia braces for possible new mobilisation as coercive recruitment surges
world1 month ago

Russia braces for possible new mobilisation as coercive recruitment surges

Russian security forces are detaining and pressuring civilians to sign military contracts amid a reported spike in mobilisation, with NGOs noting a peak since August and recruiters targeting financially vulnerable people and prisoners. As fear grows, more Russians seek to leave the country, fearing being trapped if a new draft occurs, while official denials continue despite evidence of recruitment campaigns and ongoing casualties in Ukraine.

via Euronews.com|
#conscription#emigration#human-rights
Ben-Gvir Advocates Nightly Killings and Gaza Emigration in Tape
world1 month ago

Ben-Gvir Advocates Nightly Killings and Gaza Emigration in Tape

A taped interview with Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, features him calling for killing 30–40 Palestinians in Gaza each night and urging mass emigration of Gaza residents, arguing Gaza should be treated as Israeli territory; the remarks—condemned by many and cited as genocidal by some—come as Gaza casualties exceed 100,000 and Ben-Gvir’s security-power influence grows, despite not commanding strikes, amid Israel’s election season.

via Euronews.com|
#ben-gvir#emigration#gaza
Israel Faces a Growing Emigration Wave as 270k Israelis Leave Since 2023
israel-news2 months ago

Israel Faces a Growing Emigration Wave as 270k Israelis Leave Since 2023

A Tel Aviv University study using Central Bureau of Statistics data finds 268,930 Israelis left Israel for three or more months between 2023 and 2025, with about 90,000 leaving in 2025 alone. MK Gilad Kariv calls this an emigration 'tsunami' and warns it could threaten Israel’s economy and security, urging a multi-year government plan. Researchers note the trend could worsen, and a longer 12-month departure index (not yet published, expected 2027) could push 2025’s figure to roughly 45,000–50,000 for a year or more.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#central-bureau-of-statistics#emigration#gilad-kariv
Russia’s labor drought deepens as central bank chief flags 2.5 million missing workers
economy5 months ago

Russia’s labor drought deepens as central bank chief flags 2.5 million missing workers

Russia faces an unprecedented labor shortage after FinExpertiza data show the labor reserve shrinking by about 2.5 million since the 2022 invasion, a figure Bank of Russia chair Elvira Nabiullina publicly confirmed. The shrinking pool is driving wage pressures while industry cuts and lower production persist, as emigration and demographic decline deepen the squeeze. In response, the state is leaning on automation, retraining, and the gig/self‑employment push, but analysts warn that without sustained productivity growth of around 3–4% annually the gap will widen.

via Euromaidan Press|
#bank-of-russia#economy#emigration
Cuba’s Lost Opening: From Obama’s Thaw to a Tightened Blockade
world5 months ago

Cuba’s Lost Opening: From Obama’s Thaw to a Tightened Blockade

A decade after Obama’s historic Cuba visit raised hopes for reform and engagement, the island’s promise faded as Trump’s sanctions, a prolonged oil blockade and pandemic shocks battered tourism, sparking fuel shortages, blackouts, and a wave of emigration that left Havana increasingly empty; residents blame both U.S. policy and domestic mismanagement, illustrating how a promised transformation became a stalled, ongoing crisis.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cuba#embargo#emigration
Four Years In, Russia Adapts to War's Costs and Quiet Dissent
world7 months ago

Four Years In, Russia Adapts to War's Costs and Quiet Dissent

Four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has claimed roughly 186,000 Russian lives and unleashed sanctions, censorship and higher prices that reshape daily life, even as Moscow and St. Petersburg feel relatively insulated; border regions see ongoing violence and mobilization persists, while a wave of emigration—to places like Georgia and Germany—reflects growing disillusion amid a crackdown on dissent.

via Al Jazeera|
#emigration#russia#sanctions
Ellen DeGeneres Relocates to UK Amidst US Departure and Real Estate Ventures
entertainment1 year ago

Ellen DeGeneres Relocates to UK Amidst US Departure and Real Estate Ventures

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have reportedly moved to the UK, leaving the US due to political instability following Donald Trump's re-election. Ellen hinted at this change during a Netflix comedy special, where she addressed past controversies about her show's toxic work environment. Despite the move, Ellen has not publicly commented on their emigration, but she has been seen in the UK with a new look. Her Netflix special, "For Your Approval," is now streaming.

via Tyla|
#ellen-degeneres#emigration#entertainment
"Hong Kong's Quiet Transformation: Navigating the National Security Law"
world-news2 years ago

"Hong Kong's Quiet Transformation: Navigating the National Security Law"

Hong Kong residents are quietly adapting to the new national security law, with an immigration consultant reporting a 40% increase in inquiries about moving abroad due to the law's impact. The law, known as Article 23, has led to the closure of outspoken media outlets, the emigration of disillusioned professionals and families, and a climate of caution among residents. Businesses and legal communities are also making adjustments, with some companies aligning their data security policies with those of mainland China. Critics fear the law's impact on freedom of speech and press freedom, while government officials argue that it only targets a small minority jeopardizing security.

via The Associated Press|
#business#emigration#freedom-of-speech
"Bosnia's Post-War Exodus: Navigating Emigration in Peacetime"
europe2 years ago

"Bosnia's Post-War Exodus: Navigating Emigration in Peacetime"

Bosnia is facing a peacetime exodus as a result of low birth rates and emigration, driven by ethnic tensions and frustration with corruption. The country's rural areas, including the village of Socice, are experiencing a significant decline in population, with only 15 people remaining compared to over 400 in 1992. This trend reflects a broader demographic crisis in Eastern and Central Europe, fueling the rise of ethnonationalist politicians who oppose the dilution of native populations.

via The New York Times|
#bosnia#demographic-crisis#emigration