The Nomad Today

Finland

5.4% of students drop out of education

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

Men discontinue studies more often than women.

Finland

Coronavirus forces cancellation of events to commemorate Winter War end

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Government announced the cancellation of the service at Helsinki Cathedral and the memorial coffee for the public at Senate Square.

Tourism

TOURISM AWARD

Ylläs selected as one of the best outdoor destinations

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

The International Tourism Award was shared with Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park and Levi.

Finland

Sierra Leonean man remanded in Tampere for crimes against humanity

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

The suspect held a leading position in a rebel army that operated in Liberia during the civil war. The suspected crimes against include homicide and sexual violence as well as recruitment and…

Coronavirus

List of Government recommendations to curb the coronavirus spread

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Employees are advised to work remotely. The Government is preparing for the costs of the spread of the coronavirus through a supplementary budget.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

Public gatherings of 500+ people banned

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Prime Minister Marin made the announcement after the Government's meeting. Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends avoid all travelling.

Coronavirus

Finland reports 50 new coronavirus infections

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

To date, 109 cases have been detected throughout the country.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus knocks out 14 doctors in the Helsinki region

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Half of the cardiac surgeons in the Helsinki Uusimaa region are in quarantine. Health authorities admit that tracing all contacts with infected people is becoming increasingly difficult.

Coronavirus

Tom Hanks and his wife diagnosed with coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Oscar-awarded actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have coronavirus. Also, NBA suspended the season after a player tested positive for Covid-19.

Finland

STOCK EXCHANGE

Helsinki Stock Exchange declines over 5% in the opening

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

United States' travel ban affected Helsinki Stock Exchange Market badly.

Finland

640,000 people at risk of poverty in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Children's risk of poverty has in recent years been slightly over 10%, on average, says Statistics Finland.

Coronavirus

TRAVEL BAN

Trump bans travel from Europe for 30 days

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

The decision also applies to Finns who are due to travel from Finland to the United States on 13 March-14 April.

Coronavirus

Parliament extends Coronavirus precautions

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

No meetings or seminars involving outside persons are organized in the Parliament.

Coronavirus

Sweden recorded its first coronavirus death

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

The victim was an elderly patient, according to Health authorities.

Coronavirus

7 lies about coronavirus you should not believe

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

The French Ministry of Health had to officially deny the rumour that cocaine may protect against the disease. Read in this article about other false rumors related to cold, heat and the use of…

Finland

Shortage of empty containers due to coronavirus brings economic disaster

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Container shortage triggered a domino effect in the economy. 

Coronavirus

Finnish private health company offers coronavirus tests for 195 euros

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Terveystalo has agreed with THL to launch a coronavirus testing campaign. However, the cost of the test is 195 euros, and it is not covered by Kela.

Finland

Minister Ohisalo announced she will stay home because of the flu

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

The Interior Minister said it is seasonal flu.

Coronavirus

Marin discusses coronavirus in video conference with EU leaders

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Stockholm

Two coronavirus patients in intensive care in Stockholm

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

In Sweden coronavirus cases have surpassed 350 and two patients were being cared for in intensive care.