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Coronavirus

NEW RULES

Finland reopening with restrictions

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

All you need to know to comply with the new regulations, from public gatherings to the use of swimming pools, museums and libraries, and to travel within Finland.

A Woman in Al-Hol Camp, Syria. Photo: Y. Boechat (VOA).

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Finland

Government brings women and children from al-Hol to Finland

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

Three families "escaped" via Turkey and received assistance and documents from the Finnish Embassy in Ankara, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

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Coronavirus

Uusimaa region exceeds 5,000 diagnosed coronavirus infections

The Nomad Today 5/31/20

Finland reported 4 new deaths caused by Covid-19 on Sunday.

Coronavirus

Russia says coronavirus infections pass 400,000

The Nomad Today 5/31/20

Officials said 138 people had died of Covid-19.

A paramedic at the Madina hospital carries an injured child after a minibus struck a roadside bomb at Hawa Abdi village, northwest of Mogadishu, Somalia May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Feisal Omar

World

Somali minibus hits roadside bomb, six killed

The Nomad Today 5/31/20

The vehicle was carrying passengers, mostly from the same extended family.

Finland

WORK IN FINLAND

Government will allow 4,500 more seasonal workers this summer

The Nomad Today 5/31/20

The total number of temporary workers from third countries who can come to Finland rises to 9,000.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the Plenary of the European Parliament on a new proposal for the EU's joint 2021-27 budget and an accompanying Recovery Instrument to kickstart economic activity in the bloc ravaged by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium, May 27, 2020. REUTERS/Johanna Geron

World

EU urges Trump to reconsider decision to cut ties with WHO

The Nomad Today 5/30/20

The US President last month halted funding for the 194-member organization.

Coronavirus

2 deaths and 50 infections in Finland in the last 24 hours

The Nomad Today 5/30/20

To date, THL reported 4,971 cases of Covid-19 in the capital metropolitan area. Of them, 2,575 have been diagnosed in the city of Helsinki.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump is seated prior to signing an executive order regarding social media companies in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

World

Trump backpedals after 'shooting' threat to Minneapolis rioters

The Nomad Today 5/30/20

Trump said he had expressed his sorrow to the family of George Floyd. The police officer, Derek Chauvin, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

Thousands of demonstrators gather near the Minneapolis Police third precinct during the third day of demonstrations in response to the death of African-American man George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi

World

Racially charged violence rages for third night in Minneapolis

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

Protesters vented rage over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following arrest.

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Coronavirus

TO PREVENT COVID-19

Government says wearing face masks has "minimal benefits"

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

Unlike other countries, the Finnish authorities have neither recommended nor made the use of masks mandatory.

Coronavirus

ACCORDING TO THL

Finland reports 33 new coronarivus cases and 1 dead

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

The region of Helsinki-Uusimaa remains the epicenter and worst-hit area.

Coronavirus

Denmark and Norway create travel bubble, excluding Sweden

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

Finland is not yet joining the agreement, government says.

Releases

The titles forging a nation of gamers in Finland

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

Many globally dominant mobile games have come out of Finland.

Finland

Espoo sex offender sentenced to 6 years for abusing and raping girls

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

A 29 year-old man born in Ghana contacted teenage girls on Instagram and attracted them by offering alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Finland

Finnish economy in recession

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

The country has paid a high toll for the coronavirus crisis, particularly with a large drop on exports.

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Finland

POPULATION STATISTICS

25% of young children in Helsinki region are of foreign origin

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

The average age of persons with foreign background in the second generation is 11.1 years. Half of the foreigners in Finland live in Greater Helsinki.