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Finland

BUSINESS

Finnish airport restaurants and services gradually reopening

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Popular restaurants opened their doors again in early June.

Finland

New orders in manufacturing fell by 13%

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 Orders have declined continuously for four months.

Finland

Think-tank says Finnish women mate with foreigners to "take revenge" on society

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“The excerpts I have seen from the publication are cruel and worrying,” said Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen after reading a publication from a foundation linked to the…

World

Sweden identifies Olof Palme's killer, ends 34-year investigation

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The perpetrator was the so-called 'Skandia man', referring to his workplace.

Finland

Finland's industrial output fell in April

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Production fell most in the chemical, forest and metal industries.

World

PROTESTS CONTINUE

Hundreds mourn George Floyd at funeral in Texas

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Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton denounced racism as an "institutional systemic problem" that harkens back to slavery.

Lifestyle

Controversy over skin lightening creams amid anti-racism protests

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TV in India and other parts of Asia is rife with advertisements for skin-whitening products promising better career prospects and a better life. In the wake of global anti-racism protests,…

Coronavirus

Philippine Catholic Church warns devotees against 'holy alcohol'

The Nomad Today 6/9/20

"There is no sacramental holy alcohol that we should make the sign of the cross with when we rub it to ourselves," the bishops stressed in a statement.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

THL reports one death in Helsinki and 24 new infections

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There are now only 4 people in intensive care units across the country.

World

Turkey targets more than 260 Gulen supporters for alleged coup links

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Finland

OMBUDSMAN'S REPORT

Majority of black people experience racism in Finland

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60% of respondents who have worked or applied for a job said they have experienced discrimination by employers, colleagues, and customers in both the private and public sectors

World

Aftonbladet: Police has found the murder weapon of Olof Palme

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The chief prosecutor Krister Petersson will tell more information about Palme’s murder investigation on Wednesday.

Finland

MINISTER OF FINANCE

Matti Vanhanen will be deputy prime minister

The Nomad Today 6/9/20

The President of the Republic appointed him as a member of the Government and Minister of Finance.

Work

MIGRANTS

Hong Kong named as the world's most expensive city for foreigners

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Ashgabat surprises with second place.

Coronavirus

WHO asks protesters to stay safe as Covid-19 spread hits new record

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While the pandemic is ebbing in Europe, the global situation is worsening.

Coronavirus

13.5% of coronavirus-infected patients are healthcare workers

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The figure varies worldwide: 20% of infections in Spain, 10% in Italy or 3.8% in China have been diagnosed among healthcare workers.

Economy & Business

Airlines protest as Britain begins Covid-19 quarantine for arrivals

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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says "millions of jobs" could be lost.

Finland

POLICE WARNING

Subutex, the opioid whose price can be multiplied by 50 in Finland

The Nomad Today 6/8/20

Police suspect that this drug is smuggled from France into Finland inside cookie packages.

Finland

Finnish Immigration Service to close Pudasjärvi reception center

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Negotiations will start on 10 June and will cover all the staff.

Finland

Elisa, Telia and DNA win auction to build 5G networks

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The licences will remain valid until 31 December 2033.