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Finland

Private health and social work lead salary growth

The Nomad Today 2/13/20

The sum of wages and salaries of the whole economy grew by 2.2% in the last quarter.

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41% of Finns reported security problems when using the internet

The Nomad Today 2/12/20

Phishing and pharming are the most common frauds reported by the users in the EU.

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Finland

Prime Ministers of Finland and Latvia discussed Baltic region security

The Nomad Today 2/12/20

During his visit to Helsinki, Prime Minister Karinš also had a meeting with President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö.

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Ice hockey stars and amateurs in a tournament against climate change

The Nomad Today 2/12/20

Players from NHL and Finnish hockey league and Olympic medalists will participate in the event next Saturday in Helsinki.

Finland

Map of the schools that closed last year in Finland

The Nomad Today 2/12/20

Interestingly, where more comprehensive schools have closed it is not in rural areas, but in the large urban areas of Uusimaa, Pirkanmaa and Ostrobothnia. At the same time, the new units built are…

Finland

Finland to show its "most significant weapon systems" to OSCE countries

The Nomad Today 2/11/20

An international visit has been organized to Lapland Air Command and Jaeger Brigade. Invitations have been sent to 56 countries, including the Russian Federation and other former Soviet republics.

Finland

Sanoma acquires its rival Alma Media Publishing

The Nomad Today 2/11/20

Now the market leader in print media also owns the second largest group in Finland, parent company of Aamulehti, Satakunnan Kansa and 13 other publications.

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Why are foreigners less likely to visit a doctor than Finns?

The Nomad Today 2/11/20

Experts point to the lack of confidence in the system as one of the elements that discourage people of foreign origin when they need to seek help in the face of a disease.

Finland

Government launches plan to treat mental disorders among young people

The Nomad Today 2/11/20

According to estimates, approximately 19,000 young people between 13 and 18 years of age need help due to depression or anxiety disorder every year. "Mental health problems are the fastest growing…

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Finland

Number of crimes committed by foreigners increased

The Nomad Today 2/11/20

In 2019, foreign nationals committed 23,672 offences, which is more than 1,000 more than the year before. The proportion of foreign suspects has risen significantly in cases of robbery (50%) and…

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Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Karinš to visit Finland

The Nomad Today 2/10/20

In Helsinki he will meet with the Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, and with the President of the Republic, Sauli Niinistö.

Sports

Police request clues about missing Espoo FC football player

The Nomad Today 2/10/20

He was last seen on Friday 7 around 1:00 in Töölö (Helsinki).

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Finland

Police to monitor distractions in heavy traffic

The Nomad Today 2/10/20

The goal of the campaign is to inspect approximately 1,500-1,800 vehicles. Compliance with driving hours and rest periods will also be checked.

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EU calls for enhanced international cooperation against coronavirus

The Nomad Today 2/10/20

In latest developments, 95 EU citizens were among those repatriated from Wuhan China yesterday, thanks to a UK flight.

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Tampere, a city that takes care of you

The Nomad Today 2/10/20

Discover everything behind the security you enjoy in a big city like Tampere. Video by Business Tampere .

Finland

Finland recorded an increase in industrial output at the end of 2019

The Nomad Today 2/10/20

Seasonally adjusted industrial production grew in December most in the electrical and electronics industry, by 7.2%. The decline in output was strongest in the chemical industry (-3.1%).

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Finland

Finland has the lowest rate of female scientists in the EU

The Nomad Today 2/10/20

Only in four EU member states the majority of scientists and engineers are women, according to Eurostat.

Finland

Finland seeks business opportunities in Dubai

The Nomad Today 2/9/20

The Minister of Economic Affairs, Mika Lintilä, will travel to the United Arab Emirates this week to promote exports by Finnish businesses and to prepare Finland's participation at the Expo 2020.