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Finland

Government embarrassed by Business Finland grants to millionaire companies

The Nomad Today 4/21/20

Prime Minister Sanna Marin admits "mistakes" and talks about the need for "clarifications." Economic Affairs Minister Mika Linitilä announces an investigation into the distribution of funds,…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

THL collecting samples from wastewater for Covid-19 mapping

The Nomad Today 4/21/20

According to the Finnish health agency, coronavirus is not a threat to drinking water safety.

Finland

Road traffic accident victims rose in March

The Nomad Today 4/21/20

So far in 2020, traffic accidents claimed 54 lives, much more than in the corresponding period of 2020.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Coronavirus will end in Summer 2021, say Foreigner.fi readers

The Nomad Today 4/21/20

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

Finland

Violent extremist threat in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

The violent extremist groups are spreading hate speech with the aim of recruiting more supporters to adopt their ideas.

Coronavirus

Finland approaches 100 'official' coronavirus deaths

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

The official figures released by the national health agency do not include dozens deaths occurred out of hospitals, for example those of elderly people who died in nursing homes.

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

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Finland

Government still working for children in the al-Hol camp

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

Two orphans were evacuated to Finland in December 2019.

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Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Sweden and Norway prepare to cancel the cross-country ski world cup

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

The International Ski Federation has made several alternative plans for next season.

Finland

TRASH-MASKS SCANDAL

Security of Supply Center: all Sarmaste equipment is useless

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

Security of Supply Center is now working with the police to find out how much of the nearly 10 million euros paid can be recovered.

Finland

Amazing people

A singing genius among Oulu cops

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

Petrus Schrodeus had over a million views in less than three days with this video, in which he sings an old Russian song while walking in uniform through the streets of Oulu. In Russia, the public…

Video

A singing genius among Oulu cops

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Central air conditioners can spread the coronavirus

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

According to a study, nine people from three families who ate at the same restaurant at very close tables contracted Covid-19 disease.

Finland

Business Finland granted 100,000€ to the blog of the wife of a Kokoomus politician

The Nomad Today 4/19/20

In the last financial year, Huono Äiti had a turnover of 248,000 euros. Petri Sarvamaa, a member of the right-wing National Coalition Party (Kokoomus) is the deputy chair of the Board. The case…

Coronavirus

Finland reports 4 more coronavirus deaths and 102 new infections

The Nomad Today 4/19/20

The total number of reported fatalities rose to 94. However, this figure does not include deaths occurring outside of hospitals, for example, those of older people who died in nursing homes.…

Finland

Due to Covid-19

Finland will not issue residence permits valid before 14 May

The Nomad Today 4/19/20

First residence permits are usually granted for one year and become valid immediately after a positive decision.

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Coronavirus

THL admits unreported coronavirus deaths for the first time

The Nomad Today 4/18/20

Finnish health authority admits now that the total number of fatalities reported (90) "does not currently cover all out-of-hospital deaths." THL also says 192 new infections have been diagnosed in…

Coronavirus

Dozens of coronavirus deaths in Finnish nursing homes unreported

The Nomad Today 4/18/20

On Friday, the city of Helsinki said 48 fatalities occurred at nursing homes only in the capital city. And those deaths are not included in any statistics.