The Nomad Today

Finland

CONTROL OPERATIONS

94 drivers caught under the influence of alcohol and drugs

The Nomad Today 11/30/20

Intensified control operations will continue next weekend throughout the country.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Coronavirus kills 6 people in Helsinki, Tampere and Kuopio

The Nomad Today 11/30/20

The Helsinki Health Authority (HUS) calls for masks to be mandatory in public transport. Finland has 1,146 new infections since last Friday.

Finland

BUSINESS

Neste to dismiss 370 workers, 100 less than previously announced

The Nomad Today 11/30/20

The state-owned oil company has concluded codetermination negotiations that will lead to the closure of the Naantali refinery in March 2021.

Finland

BUSINESS

Turnover of large Finnish companies fell for tenth month in a row

The Nomad Today 11/30/20

Despite better resisting the coronavirus crisis, large Finnish enterprises have not recorded a single month of year-on-year turnover growth in 2020.

Finland

THL SURVEY

Drug experimentation growing sharply in Finland

The Nomad Today 11/29/20

“Among Finns under 40 years of age drug experimentation, either their own, or that of their friends, has become quite a normal thing”, says THL Research Professor Pekka Hakkarainen.

World

RIOTS IN PARIS

Tens of thousands protest in France against controversial police law

The Nomad Today 11/29/20

Protesters erected barricades in Paris and threw objects at the police. In the Breton city of Rennes, officers used tear gas against the protesters.

Tourism

CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Few clients in tourist establishments despite calls to domestic travelers

The Nomad Today 11/29/20

Finnish travelers did not respond as well as expected to calls from local tourism entrepreneurs to fill their establishments during the October school holidays

Finland

BUSINESS

Consumer confidence in Finnish economy improved in November

The Nomad Today 11/28/20

Expectations concerning the development of the unemployment situation also improved, although they remained on a gloomy level.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland reports 5 coronavirus deaths and 1,114 new infections

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

Helsinki authorities tighten restrictions after the incidence of the disease exceeds 170 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last two weeks, more than double the national average.

Coronavirus

RESTRICTIONS

Helsinki Christmas Market cancelled

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

It was set to open on Saturday 5 December.

Coronavirus

RESTRICTIONS

Helsinki further limits social contacts, students to remote learning

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

The health authorities in the capital area announced new restrictions in a new attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Finland

CONSUMPTION

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg issues Black Friday caution

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

Black Friday, which falls on November 27 this year, is a much-hyped annual sales period where retailers offer countless bargains and offers.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

HSL ticket sales at Helsinki service points suspended

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

The suspension will last "until further notice," the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority said.

Finland

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

Finnish economy sees 3.3% rebound in Q3 after recession

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

Gross domestic product grew by 3.3 per cent from the previous quarter. Private consumption went up by 2.9% from the previous quarter but contracted by 3.6% from twelve months back.

CORONAVIRUS

Marin urges compliance with restrictions to avoid coercive measures

The Nomad Today 11/26/20

Health authorities warn that the infection rate is increasing "at an alarming speed" throughout the country. On Thursday THL reported 496 new infections, most of them found in the Greater…

Finland

CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Passengers at Finnish airports fell 91% in October

The Nomad Today 11/26/20

The crisis in the air transport industry worsens every day, according to the actors involved in the business.

Finland

WORK MARKET

Government appoints experts to ensure immigrants labour inclusiveness

The Nomad Today 11/26/20

“In addition to companies, central government administration should also reflect the diverse society," says Sonja Hämäläinen, chair of the group and Migration Director from the Ministry of Economic…

Finland

EDUCATION

English most studied language in upper secondary level education

The Nomad Today 11/26/20

After English, Swedish appears in second position among the most studied languages.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports 716 new cases, 4 deaths as hospital admissions rise

The Nomad Today 11/25/20

Health authorities are concerned about the increase in infections in East Helsinki, where a large group of population of immigrant origin resides.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Government and Helsinki mayor clash over epidemic management

The Nomad Today 11/25/20

For the mayor of Helsinki it is "clear" that the ministry headed by Krista Kiuru "does not want to discuss the epidemiological situation with the big cities."