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The Nomad Today

10 August 2020, Ukraine, Kiev: Policemen arrest an activist for trying to throw eggs into the building of the embassy of Belarus during a rally in solidarity with the Belarusian opposition that accuses Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko of electoral fraud for receiving over 80 percent of the vote in the presidential election. Photo: Sergei Chuzavkov/dpa.

World

FINLAND SIGNS JOINT STATEMENT

Nordic states say Belarus election did not meet democracy standards

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

In a joint statement, Finland and the other Nordic and Baltic countries demand the immediate release of the demonstrators "unfairly" detained.

World

At least 19 dead after attempted prison break in Somalia

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

Some of those involved are suspected to be al-Shabaab members, and one militant escaped alive, Qalaf said.

Finland

TO COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS

Finland reopens 3 airports

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

Tampere airport is also planning on reopening its doors to passengers in September.

Minister of Justice Anna-Maija Henriksson. Photo: Lauri Heikkinen/Vnk.

Coronavirus

DISAGREEMENT WITHIN CABINET

Forced quarantine announced by Minister Kiuru divides government

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

Minister of Justice Anna-Maija Henriksson says the matter has not even been discussed within the government.

HANDOUT - 10 August 2020, Russia, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Andrei Lipov (not pictured), Head of the Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor), at the Kremlin. Photo: Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin/dpa.

Coronavirus

Putin says Russia has coronavirus vaccine, his daughter inoculated

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

Philippine President Duterte volunteers to test it: "If it's good for me, then it's good for everyone."

Finland

BUSINESS

New orders in paper manufacturing plummet 22.6%

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

Orders have declined continuously for six months.

30 July 2020, Belarus, Minsk: Presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya attends a campaign rally ahead of The presidential election in Belarus which is scheduled on 09 August 2020. Photo: Celestino Arce Lavin/dpa.

World

Belarusian presidential runner-up Tikhanovskaya 'safe' in Lithuania

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

One demonstrator died from severe injuries after an explosive device detonated in his hand, according to authorities in Minsk.

FILED - 10 August 2020, US, Chicago: An undated picture of Steve Easterbrook, then CEO of McDonald's Corp., greets people during the grand opening of McDonald's new headquarters in Chicago's Fulton Market district. McDonald's is suing its former chief executive Stephen Easterbrook for allegedly lying to the company about sexual relationships with staff, according to public filings on Monday. Photo: Stacey Wescott/dpa.

Economy & Business

McDonald's sues former CEO for lying about sex with staff

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

Evidence shows he had physical sexual relationships with three employees.

09 August 2020, Colombia, Bogota: Two nuns with face masks pray during a mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Photo: Álvaro Tavera/dpa.

Coronavirus

Over 20 million coronavirus cases globally

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

More than 5 million were in the United States.

Coronavirus

POLL

Schools should not reopen, Foreigner.fi readers say

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi

Minister-Krista-Kiuru-by-Lauri-Heikkinen-Vnk

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland to impose mandatory testing and quarantine of travelers from risk countries

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

People who do not follow the quarantine orders could face a fine or up to three months in jail.

Finns enjoying the summer weather outdoors in the port of Helsinki on Saturday 8 August. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC WORSENING

Coronavirus claims 2 more lives in Helsinki and Turku

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

Health authorities report 47 new cases diagnosed over the weekend.

World

Danish crown princess to speak at Copenhagen Pride Week

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

Princess Mary, 48, is married to Danish Crown Prince Frederik, who is heir to the Danish throne.

08 August 2020, Berlin: Passengers disembark from a Ryanair aircraft at Berlin Schoenefeld Airport, as of today the coronavirus test is mandatory for all travellers returning from a risk area. Photo: Annette Riedl/dpa

Tourism

Ryanair started new Vienna-Helsinki route

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

The new Vienna-Helsinki route will be operated three times a week by Lauda.

Helsinki-port-boat-cruise-ship-Silja-Line-by-Pixabay

Finland

Foreign sea transport decreased 15%

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

Passengers made up only 22% of the number of passengers in June 2019.

Coronavirus

CONTROVERSIAL WORDS

Halonen: Coronavirus hit Sweden worse because "men are in charge"

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

"In all countries where women have had a strong position and that have had female leaders, it seems that the situation has gone better,” the former President of Finland stressed.

09 August 2020, Portugal, Lagos: (L-R) Bayern Munich's Thiago, Alvaro Odriozola and Robert Lewandowski walk across the hotel terrace where Bayern Munich team are staying ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter final soccer match against Barcelona, which to take place a the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on 14 August 2020. Photo: Matthias Balk/dpa.

Sports

The week in football: Champions and Europa League reach quarters

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

There will be no fans at matches as the public health crisis continues to rage, with news two Atletico Madrid personnel have tested positive also clouding matters.