The Nomad Today

Finland

Prices of gasoline and electricity went up during the last year

The Nomad Today 3/13/19

According to Statistics Finland's data, prices of almost all energy products grew in 2018

Finland

Under what circumstances can I lose Finnish citizenship?

The Nomad Today 3/12/19

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) remarks that citizenship can not be lost due to crime

Finland

Statistics Finland examines the education and training of the foreign population

The Nomad Today 3/12/19

This spring you may receive a letter at your home related to the inquiry, which is short and it is translated into 21 languages

Finland

Basic laws regulating the work of foreigners in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/11/19

Whether you are a foreign employee or an employer of foreigners, read below a summary of the regulations regarding labour relations

Finland

Female workers outnumber men by 14 points in unionisation

The Nomad Today 3/11/19

General degree of unionisation among employees down to less than 60%, according to the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

Finland

"Studying in Finland is not just about getting a degree, it is a career and a life investment"

The Nomad Today 3/8/19

In recent years Finland has become one of the most wanted countries to study. The country has in its favour its excellent educational system, its safe environment and its capacity for innovation.…

Lifestyle

TV

5 good Netflix movies and series for a cold and rainy weekend

The Nomad Today 3/7/19

The weather invites little to outdoors activity, so this week instead of a place to visit we will recommend you a plan based on sofa, blanket, hot drinks and television

Finland

Soini calls to consider Africa "an opportunity and an equal partner"

The Nomad Today 3/7/19

The Finnish minister of Foreign Affairs proposed that in the next budget planning period Finland open a new Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire

Finland

Rents in Finland increased by 1.1% over the year

The Nomad Today 3/7/19

In Helsinki the rents of non-subsidised rental dwellings increased by 1.5%

Finland

The residence permit card and its renewal

The Nomad Today 3/6/19

If you are granted a residence permit in Finland you will receive a residence permit card, but keep in mind that they are separate things and may have different periods of validity

Finland

Kela will charge a fee to higher education students for medical care

The Nomad Today 3/6/19

The Finnish Social Security institution will take administrative responsibility for providing health care to higher education students since January 2021

Finland

Car registrations fall by 12.7% in the first two months of the year

The Nomad Today 3/6/19

Toyota, Skoda and Volkswagen are the favourite cars of the Finns

Opinion

In Finland on the fringe of society

The Nomad Today 3/5/19

Finland

What is the residence permit income requirement and how much is it?

The Nomad Today 3/5/19

In most cases, the Finnish immigration authorities will ask you to prove that you have sufficient money to pay for your life in Finland.

Finland

Prices of old single-family houses fell while new ones went up in 2018

The Nomad Today 3/5/19

The biggest fall (5.5%) was recorded in the Greater Helsinki area in the last quarter of the year.

Finland

From education to basic income: Finland attracts interest worldwide

The Nomad Today 3/4/19

More than 300 foreign media representatives visited the country to learn about topics such as Artic issues, circular economy, heavy metal music, hybrid threats or the maternity package.

Finland

Serious deficiencies detected in one out of five Finnish escape rooms

The Nomad Today 3/4/19

The safety of exiting the premises of approximately one hundred escape rooms all over Finland was investigated.

Tourism

Nights spent by foreign tourists grew in the first month of the year

The Nomad Today 3/4/19

Good 1.5 million overnight stays were recorded at Finnish accommodation establishments in January 2019.

Finland

50% of unemployed who only get money from Kela are at risk of poverty

The Nomad Today 3/1/19

The risk is much lower among those who receive earnings-related to unemployment allowances

Tourism

TOURISM

Parikkalan Patsaspuisto, a challenge to your senses and fears

The Nomad Today 2/28/19

This is an unconventional environment, capable of generating in the visitor a complex set of sensations that change in seconds from curiosity to restlessness, nervousness or trepidation