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CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports record number of 344 infections, 4 dead in one day

The Nomad Today 10/30/20

80% of the 358 deaths registered so far occurred in the Helsinki hospital region.

Releases

Which Industries Should Finnish Investors Choose to Invest In?

The Nomad Today 10/30/20

If you are living in Finland, you might have some opportunities that other investors in different locations don’t.

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What Are the Most Popular Sports in Finland?

The Nomad Today 10/30/20

In this article, we are going to discuss what the most popular sports are in Finland.

Releases

Which Payment Methods Are Most Commonly Used for Online Purchases in Finland?

The Nomad Today 10/30/20

Depending on where you live the way you pay online might be different from what other countries use.

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Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Government punishes alcohol sellers with stricter restrictions than other restaurants

The Nomad Today 10/30/20

The new decree that regulates the restrictions on restaurants and bars includes important differences depending on the type of business and the region. The restrictions on opening hours do not…

Finland

BUSINESS

Turnover of large companies contracted for 9th month in a row

The Nomad Today 10/30/20

The business or large enterprises also fell compared to the previous month.

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Finland

ISLAMIST ATTACK

Interior Minister: 'Fight against terrorism, our common challenge'

The Nomad Today 10/29/20

The Finnish Government did not issue any statement condemning the attack through its press services.

Finland

HELSINKI

Police alerted of "suspicious package" at Oodi central library

The Nomad Today 10/29/20

After going to the scene and inspecting the package, the police reported that it had been a false alarm.

29 October 2020, France, Nice: Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi (2nd L) arrives at the scene of a knife attack in Nice. At least two people were killed and several others injured in a knife attack at a church and the suspected assailant was detained shortly afterwards. Photo: -/Christian Estrosi Twitter via PA Media/dpa

Finland

SUPO ASSESSMENT

Finnish intelligence: Islamist terror threat in Finland 'elevated'

The Nomad Today 10/29/20

Supo has identified some groups and individuals with the motivation and capacity to carry out a terrorist attack in Finland. "Some people have moved to Finland from conflict zones after…

Finland

NORDIC COUNCIL MEETING

Marin aims to improve Nordic cooperation on security of supply

The Nomad Today 10/29/20

“It makes sense to work together to find ways to prepare for future crises," said Prime Minister Marin.

The Helsinki airport boarding area is half empty in July. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Finland

AIR TRAFFIC CRISIS

Passengers at Finnish airports decreased by 90% in September

The Nomad Today 10/29/20

The number of passengers at Helsinki Airport decreased by 92%.

Coronavirus

FOR SAVING LIVES

Sniffer dogs used to detect coronavirus win Finnish 'hero dog' award

The Nomad Today 10/28/20

The kennel club's Hero Dog designation is awarded to dogs that have helped save one or more human lives.

Finland

CYBER EXTORTION

15,000 Vastaamo patients report to police being victims of hacking

The Nomad Today 10/28/20

More and more victims are asking on social networks whether the government has breached its obligation to supervise the psychotherapy center and ensure that their data was secure.

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Finland

BUSINESS

Coronavirus sinks Finnair's revenue in the third quarter

The Nomad Today 10/28/20

Between February and September, the carrier paid over 400 million euros in refunds to customers for cancelled flights due to the pandemic.

Apartment block in Helsinki. Photo: AI Leino/Pixabay.

Finland

HOUSING

Rental prices increased the most in Kerava, Vantaa and Porvoo

The Nomad Today 10/28/20

The average price of a rented square metre of a one-room flat was 27.8 euros per m² in Helsinki, 19.3 euros per m² in Tampere and 18.5 euros per m² in Turku.

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Finland

CLIMATE

Government presents plan to halve transport emissions by 2030

The Nomad Today 10/27/20

The recommendations concern alternative power sources, the energy efficiency of vehicles and the transport system, and the pricing and taxation of transport . "Finland's electric 2030 car target…

Finland

AGAINST RADICAL ISLAMISM

President Sauli Niinistö: "I stand in full solidarity with Macron"

The Nomad Today 10/27/20

President Niinisto's strong message after the assassination of teacher Samuel Paty contrasts with the silence of the leaders of the five-party coalition government.

Tram in the center of Helsinki. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Finland

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

HSL to raise prices of monthly transport tickets

The Nomad Today 10/27/20

The new year will bring other changes, like the end of discounts on single tickets for the elderly. Bus drivers will no longer sell tickets.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Restrictions on group hobbies for areas in acceleration, spread stages of Covid-19

The Nomad Today 10/27/20

Finland recorded almost 500 new infections from Friday to Monday. According to THL, risk of infection is "especially increased" in team and contact sports indoors.