Greece awarded the men citizenship for their actions in July, when a fast-moving wildfire engulfed a seaside village near Athens.
Tag: Citizenship and Naturalization
‘Birth Tourism’ Is Legal in Canada. A Lawmaker Calls It Unscrupulous.
As more pregnant women arrive from overseas to give birth, critics say visitors are gaming the immigration system and debasing Canadian citizenship.
Denmark, With an Eye on Muslims, Requires New Citizens to Shake Hands
Lawmakers say the measure is aimed at those who refuse on religious grounds to touch members of the opposite sex. Some mayors plan to work around it.
In Ireland, Bid to Restore Birthright Citizenship Gains Ground
The public has shown overwhelming support for granting citizenship rights to anyone born in Ireland, but the government is opposing a bill to make this law.
The Invisible American in a Saudi Prison Cell
The Trump administration vigorously demanded the release of some Americans held prisoner in foreign jails. It has not spoken out publicly about Dr. Walid Fitaihi.