The Nomad Today

Finland

A Finnish city will become a European Capital of Culture in 2026

The Nomad Today 1/29/19

Finland

Alcohol and drugs, the main causes of violence in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/28/19

"In sexual and intimate partner violence there is a lot of hidden crime that must be tackled more effectively", the minister of the Interior remarked

Finland

British citizen: register your right of residence as soon as possible!

The Nomad Today 1/28/19

Without registration, your right of residence ends on March 29th 2019

Finland

Nordic countries agree on closer cooperation to tackle the climate crisis

The Nomad Today 1/25/19

The countries will also look for means to facilitate climate-friendly consumer choices

Tourism

Decrease in visas applied for entry to Finland

The Nomad Today 1/25/19

India overtook Ukraine and has now become the third biggest country in the list of applicants

Finland

Special act to protect UK citizens’ right of residence after Brexit

The Nomad Today 1/25/19

All UK citizens registered by 30 March could continue to stay, live, work and study in Finland and receive social security benefits at least until the end of 2020

Finland

Households with housing loans owe 219% or their annual income

The Nomad Today 1/25/19

The average size of a housing loan per household-dwelling unit was 98,740 euros, which was 0.8 per cent more than in the previous year

Finland

Male child circumcision, from prosecution to government guidance

The Nomad Today 1/24/19

Migri estimates that about 400 boys are circumcised in Finland yearly for non-medical reasons. Read here the guidance that Finnish authorities offer immigrants to carry it out safely

Finland

2018 ended with a decrease in unemployed jobseekers in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/24/19

The number of unfilled vacancies at Employment and Economic Development Offices in December amounted to 89,600, which was 11,200 more than a year ago

Finland

The “special relationship” of Finns with alcohol

The Nomad Today 1/23/19

By the early 20th century Finland had become the 'driest' country in Europe. Things have changed since those times.

Finland

3.7 million euros to support Syrian children access to education

The Nomad Today 1/23/19

Finland will help 7,000-8,000 girls and boys in a vulnerable position to access education and child protection provision

Finland

Finnish government allocates 4 million euros for grants to circular economy projects

The Nomad Today 1/23/19

Companies, associations, cooperatives, foundations or self-employed persons can benefit from these grants

Finland

Finland prepares to fight human trafficking on a large scale

The Nomad Today 1/22/19

The country has trained in 2018 a record number of police and border officers against this illegal activity

Finland

Today is the deadline to pay the back taxes

The Nomad Today 1/22/19

The Tax Administration remarks the possibility of requesting a payment arrangement in case of payment difficulties

Finland

Finland investigates the granting of illegal visas in its Embassy in Turkey

The Nomad Today 1/22/19

The National Bureau of Investigation and the Foreign Ministry have been following activities in the Embassy for a few months already and "a person has been remanded for trial

Finland

Holders of Finnish electronic prescriptions will be able to buy medicines in European pharmacies

The Nomad Today 1/21/19

Finland and Estonia are the first countries where this electronic service will be in use. Later, the service will be extended to other European states

Finland

Instructions for UK citizens about registering for the right of residence

The Nomad Today 1/21/19

The Finnish Immigration Service published a statement to clear up the doubts raised among British citizens about the obligation to register

Finland

Quick guide for seasonal work in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/20/19

Read here how to apply for a certificate or a residence permit for seasonal work in the fields of agriculture or tourism

Finland

Victims of human trafficking in Finland tripled in three years

The Nomad Today 1/18/19

18 out of the victims were victims of human trafficking linked to sexual exploitation. Read here where to find help if you are a victim

Finland

Finland allows the use of light cars, a safer mobility option for young people

The Nomad Today 1/17/19

The theory and driving test requirements for driving a light car are the same as for moped cars