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Tourism

Only 20% of coronavirus cases in Finland linked to tourism

The Nomad Today 5/5/20

Since 27 March, 8,837 health checks have been carried out at the Helsinki airport. Most of the cases related to tourism were imported from Austria.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

French scientists discover first known Covid-19 case was in December

The Nomad Today 5/5/20

French Government said they are “in touch with scientists and experts to try to confirm (or not) this discovery.”

Coronavirus

Foreigner.fi readers think it is too early to reopen schools

The Nomad Today 5/5/20

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

Finland

Coronavirus

Foreign sea traffic lost more than half of passengers in March

The Nomad Today 5/5/20

Exports of containers also went down by 26.1% measured in tonnes compared with the same month last year.

Coronavirus

Government launches strategy to gradually lift restrictions

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

Libraries will start to loan books immediately. From 1 June, restaurants and public facilities will gradually reopen. Public gatherings will be limited to 50 people and telework is still recommended.…

Finland

Finland faces economic collapse if restrictions last 6 months

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

The Stability Programme sent by the Government to Brussels includes an "alternative scenario" in which restrictions would last half a year. Then, Finland's GDP would fall 12% and deficit would…

Coronavirus

Government pledges additional funds for global vaccine cooperation

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

The European Commission and its partners have launched a pledging effort, the Coronavirus Global Response, to raise 7.5 billion euros. Finnish Government says it has pledged 36 million euros, but…

Coronavirus

Finland reports 10 coronavirus deaths for second consecutive day

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

THL reported 20 more deaths in 2 days, at a time when the government is debating a possible lifting of the restrictions. According to a preliminary estimate, there are at least 3,500 people…

Finland

Consumer authority recommends against accepting Norwegian cash points

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

The Consumer Ombudsman reminds that, by law, consumers have the right to receive a cash refund whenever an airline cancels a flight.

Finland

Report: Russia's interest in influencing Finland reduced

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

Russia does not view Finland as a powerful EU Member State and it is simply regarded as a "good neighbor," says a study commissioned by the Government.

Finland

Coronavirus

Migri cancels May appointments at Åland service point

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

Those whose appointments have been canceled will be contacted personally by the immigration agency.

Finland

Consumption of hard coal decreased by 36% in first quarter

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

At the end of March 2020, the stocks of coal amounted to 1.5 million tonnes, which represented a decrease of 17% relative to the stocks at the end of December

Coronavirus

Four out of five coronavirus deaths occur in Helsinki area

The Nomad Today 5/3/20

On Sunday, Finnish health authorities reported 10 more deaths and 78 new laboratory-diagnosed infections.

Coronavirus

410 asylum seekers quarantined at reception center in Espoo

The Nomad Today 5/3/20

Nearly 100 people living in the facility tested positive for Covid-19.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus killed 2 people and infected 125 in past 24 hours

The Nomad Today 5/2/20

To date, the total number of fatalities reported in Finland is 220.

Finland

Minister Andersson wants to give 100 euros to each Finn

The Nomad Today 5/2/20

The leader of the left-wing party Vasemmistoliitto proposes to give each citizen "a revitalization coupon" to be spent on small shops and cultural venues.

Finland

Loss limits lowered

Government further tightens limits for online gambling

The Nomad Today 5/2/20

Loss limits for Veikkaus Oy’s online gambling lowered until 30 September.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus

May Day: Finland breaks the 5,000 infection mark

The Nomad Today 5/1/20

Health authorities reported 7 new deaths in Helsinki area, bringing the total number of Covid-19 fatalities to 218.

Finland

Two more people arrested due to trash mask scandal

The Nomad Today 5/1/20

They are suspected of aggravated extortion.

Finland

Police: "This has been the most peaceful May Day in 40 years"

The Nomad Today 5/1/20

The number of emergency calls decreased significantly from last year. Much fewer cases of assault in public places have come to the attention of the police and there has been no increase in…