Finland

Eye fence refugee by Kai Kalhh in Pixabay

Moni payment cards used by asylum seekers will stop working on 30 April

The Nomad Today 3/28/19

Migri announced that all Moni cards will be replaced with PFS cards linked to bank accounts in Ireland

"لا تختزل الدراسة في فنلندا على مجرد الحصول على شهادة، إنها مسيرة مهنية واستثمار في الحياة."

The Nomad Today 3/28/19

في السنوات الأخيرة، أصبحت فنلندا واحدة من أكثر الوجهات الدراسية في العالم، حيث تتمتع بنظام تعليمي ممتاز وبيئة آمنة إضافة إلى قدرتها على الابتكار في كل المجالات. تسعى إيمان لهريش لخلق حلقة وصل …

Occupational barometer: labour shortage in 54 occupations

The Nomad Today 3/28/19

Ostrobothnia, Southwest Finland and Uusimaa account for the proportionally largest number of occupations with labour shortage

592€ per month for entrepreneurs who study to improve their skills

The Nomad Today 3/27/19

The Entrepreneur’s Adult Education Allowance is intended to help you to mitigate the losses that your business will suffer if you go to study. In this article we explain you where and how to apply

Consumer confidence in the Finnish economy grows weakly

The Nomad Today 3/27/19

The estimate of the general development of unemployment weakened and the intentions to spend money on durable goods within a year also weakened

What social rights do I have if my child suffers from an illness?

The Nomad Today 3/26/19

If your child gets suddenly sick, you can take a temporary care leave from your job. And in the unwanted case of a serious illness or disability, you and/or the child may be entitled to an allowance…

Less children are born, but Finland gains population due to immigration

The Nomad Today 3/26/19

Finland's population was 5,522,018 at the end of February

The number of unemployed job seekers decreased in February

The Nomad Today 3/26/19

The number of unfilled vacancies at Employment and Economic Development Offices in February amounted to 161,400, which was 23,000 more than a year ago

Father son family image by Mohamed Hassan

Kela changes the rules of access for migrants to social benefits as of April 1

The Nomad Today 3/25/19

The new Act on Residence-based Social Security will have consequences for persons moving to Finland and also for the residents who go outside of the country temporarily

The cost of receiving asylum seekers was reduced by 33% in 2018

The Nomad Today 3/25/19

Migri's revenue from the processing of residence permits increased and amounted to 19.8 million euros

Wallet friendly tips for newcomers to settle in Finland

Barbara Stojanovic 3/24/19

Finland is an expensive country to live but if you are patient and wait for the sales and promotions, you will see there are many chances to buy all you need at cheap prices

LEARN FINNISH

Finnish for foreigners course - Lesson 10: The local cases

Jenni Turunen 3/22/19

In this lesson you will learn to answer the questions where?, where to?, and where from?

The average age of cars circulating in Finland is 12.1 years

The Nomad Today 3/22/19

Vehicle stock grew by 2.3% in 2018. Toyota and Volkswagen are the favourite car brands of the Finns

Man frustrated computer by Tim Gouw in Pixabay

Half of entrepreneurs do not understand the Finnish tax administration

The Nomad Today 3/21/19

Respondents with foreign origin to the survey conducted by Vero demand more services available in English

Flag Aland archipelago by Susanne Nilsson

Finnish Immigration Service official on the Åland islands in April and June

3/21/19

Here we explain you where to book an appointment in advance

Sexual abuse and forced marriages: Finland seeks strategies against child trafficking

The Nomad Today 3/21/19

Experts believe there are far more victims than shown in official statistics and demand an action plan against human trafficking

Volume of goods transported by lorries decreased by 16%

The Nomad Today 3/21/19

A total of 66 million tonnes of goods were transported by lorries in the fourth quarter of 2018

Can I work while migri processes my extended residence permit application?

The Nomad Today 3/20/19

You must send your application in good time, before your old residence permit expires

Finland supports with 7.12 million euros the schooling of vulnerable children in Myanmar

The Nomad Today 3/20/19

Almost 200,000 children at risk of dropping out from school have been able to continue thanks to stipends, as informed the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Claiming Kela's unemployment benefits and social assistance made easier

The Nomad Today 3/19/19

Customers no longer have to enclose pay slips with the application for an unemployment benefit or social assistance. Kela will obtain wage details from the national incomes register