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Finland

BUSINESS

Pessimism about the economy increased among Finnish consumers in March

The Nomad Today 3/29/21

The time was regarded good for saving, but poor for taking out a loan and buying durable goods.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

THL reports 1,671 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths in last 72 hours

The Nomad Today 3/29/21

At the time of writing this article, the number of people in hospital care was 313 nationwide. 

Finland

WARNING

Did you get this SMS in the name of Posti? Don't open it, it's a scam!

The Nomad Today 3/29/21

For those who opened it, the police recommend that they contact their bank immediately and then report the problem to the police.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

EPIDEMIC

Finland extends restaurant closures until 18 April

The Nomad Today 3/29/21

Restaurants may be open in the region of Lapland, with the exception of the municipality of Kittilä.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Sanctions for refusing to undergo a Covid-19 test come into force

The Nomad Today 3/28/21

As of Monday 29 March, if a person refuses to undergo a compulsory medical examination, they may be sentenced under the Penal Code for a violation of health protection to a fine or a prison…

Finland

OCCUPATIONAL BAROMETER

37 occupations with shortage of workers in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/27/21

The number of shortage occupations has risen slightly from the previous assessment in autumn.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Finnish Parliament unable to approve lockdown measures before Easter

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

The restrictions announced this week by the Prime Minister will not be in effect when many citizens of the country are on a four-day vacation next week. 

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Kela to compensate clients for Covid-19 vaccination travel costs

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

 Clients who for health reasons are prevented from using public transportation, or it is not available, can get a reimbursement for using a taxi.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Passenger numbers limited on Helsinki public transport

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

The restriction will take effect on Saturday 27 March and remain in force until 25 April.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Slight decrease in infections but intensive care units under pressure

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

Helsinki intensive care patients have been transferred to units at other hospitals to ease the burden on the capital's healthcare system.  

Coronavirus

'UNCONTROLLED' COVID-19

Finnish government to impose movement restrictions and mandatory masks

The Nomad Today 3/25/21

The police could impose a fine of 40 euros for violation of the mask mandate.

Finland

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Finland will switch to summer time this Sunday

The Nomad Today 3/25/21

Finland has observed Daylight Saving Time without interruption since 1981.

Tourism

TOURISM

Nights spent by foreign tourists in Finland fall by 90%

The Nomad Today 3/25/21

The biggest drop was recorded in overnight stays by British tourists, 96.3% less than a year earlier.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

New variant of Covid-19 found in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/24/21

 So far, authorities don’t know where this mutated virus came from.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

THL reports 803 coronavirus infections, 2 dead in last 24 hours

The Nomad Today 3/24/21

The number of people in hospital care is 295 nationwide. Of them, 62 are admitted to intensive care wards.

Finland

HEALTH

174 cases of tuberculosis diagnosed in Finland in 2020

The Nomad Today 3/24/21

In Finland, a new typical TB patient is a young immigrant from an area where TB is a common disease, according to THL.

Finland

AIR TRAFFIC CRISIS

Helsinki airport records a 92% drop in travelers

The Nomad Today 3/24/21

The share of passengers on international flights was 58% at Helsinki Airport and 3% in total at other domestic airports.

Finland

DONATION

Finland allocates 2 million euros to the least developed countries

The Nomad Today 3/23/21

Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari considers that the support to the EIF is important in that it strengthens least developed countries’ financial…

Entrepreneurs in Finland

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Government to prevent reopening of restaurants at Easter in 15 areas

The Nomad Today 3/23/21

Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä admitted that this decision is "quite a blow to the restaurant sector, which is already struggling."

Finland

MOVING TO FINLAND

Finnish population increases in early 2021 due to immigration

The Nomad Today 3/23/21

In January-February, 4,619 persons immigrated to Finland from abroad.