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Finland

More open vacancies and more people employed at the end of August

The Nomad Today 9/24/19

The number of unemployed jobseekers was down by 36,300 from the previous month, according to the Employment Bulletin of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Tourism

How to act if you encounter a bear while hiking in the forest

The Nomad Today 9/23/19

Don't even think about screaming or threatening the animal because that would probably amount to a death sentence. Do not make sudden movements that can scare the bear and do not start running…

Economy & Business

EU about to lose its trade surplus with Africa

The Nomad Today 9/23/19

Sweden, Slovenia, Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain had a trade in goods deficit with the neigbouring continent in 2018.

Finland

Social security agreement between Finland and Japan

The Nomad Today 9/23/19

The agreement includes provisions that apply to posted employees and pensions.

Finland

Finland Budget 2020: Government decisions to reduce inequality

The Nomad Today 9/22/19

2020 will bring changes in social policies: from increases in pensions and aid to the most disadvantaged to the dismantling of the so-called activation model, which cut unemployment benefits for…

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Finland

Google CEO Sundar Pichai: "Finland is a great example of how the internet can help drive economic growth"

The Nomad Today 9/20/19

During a round table discussion in Helsinki, the head of Google stressed the importance of skills for the new digital economy and the opportunities offered by technology for training and job creation.

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Finland

Rinne and Google CEO announced huge investments for Finland

The Nomad Today 9/20/19

Google CEO Sundar Pichai explained that "Finland is a great example of how the internet can help drive economic growth".

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Finland

Finland's GDP amounted to 234 billion euros in 2018

The Nomad Today 9/20/19

The value added created in the production of goods and services was revised upwards by 2.4 billion. Items related to financing and insurance, as well as grey and illegal economy have been added to…

Finland

Refugees arrived in Finland in 2015 can now apply permanent residence permits

The Nomad Today 9/19/19

If you came to Finland as asylum seeker or have been granted a residence permit on the basis of international protection you can also apply for citizenship after living in Finland for four years…

Finland

Rinne and Macron discussed climate change, rule of law and Brexit

The Nomad Today 9/19/19

"We must prepare for a no-deal Brexit", Prime Minister Rinne said.

Finland

Traffic accidents claimed 23 lives in August

The Nomad Today 9/19/19

Last month there were 422 accidents involving personal injury in Finnish roads. Another 507 people suffered injuries.

Finland

President Niinistö will meet Donald Trump in the White House

The Nomad Today 9/19/19

The meeting will occur during the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Finland and the United States.

Finland

One month delays to receive residence permit cards

The Nomad Today 9/19/19

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) warns that backlogs will last until the end of 2019 due to shortage of personnel.

Finland

Key figures of the Finnish Government budget proposal for 2020

The Nomad Today 9/18/19

The proposal has been heavily criticized by opposition parties. It amounts to 57.6 billion euros in expenses and includes an increase in central government spending of approximately 1.1 billion…

Finland

Why do people work part-time in EU countries?

The Nomad Today 9/18/19

In Finland, 326,000 persons did part-time work in 2018, of which 217,000 were women and 109,000 were men.

Finland

India’s Foreign Minister to attend unveiling of Gandhi's statue in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 9/18/19

Minister Subrahmanyan Jaishankar will visit Finland from 19 to 21 September and meet with the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö, the Prime Minister Antti Rinne and his Finnish counterpart…

Finland

Why you should request an employment certificate when your work relationship ends

The Nomad Today 9/17/19

The Employment Contracts Act states you have the right to request a written certificate from your employer that specifies how long you have been working and the nature of your duties. Only if you…

Finland

Rinne will meet with Macron in Paris to discuss Brexit

The Nomad Today 9/17/19

On the agenda are also discussions on the themes of Finland's Presidency of the Council of the EU.

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Which country hosts the most refugees?

The Nomad Today 9/17/19

In this video you can learn which are the 6 most generous countries with those who lost everything. Only one EU Member State is on the list. Video by UNHCR Northern Europe.