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Finland

ON TWITTER

Perussuomalaiset MP mocks George Floyd's death

The Nomad Today 6/3/20

Parliamentary Group 'True Finns' says Ano Turtiainen's behaviour is "not acceptable" and will discuss the issue internally.

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Finland's government adds 5.5 billion to state budget due to virus

The Nomad Today 6/3/20

The five-party centre-left coalition said it would channel the additional funds to investments in infrastructure, education and healthcare among other things.

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Government

Kulmuni spent 50,000 euros from taxpayers in coaching services

The Nomad Today 6/3/20

The company Tekir Oy was training her to succeed in her interviews and public appearances.

Police transfer child sexual abuse case with 30 victims to prosecutors

The Nomad Today 6/2/20

A young native Finnish man is suspected of numerous crimes of rape and child sexual exploitation.

MORE OFFENCES REPORTED

Domestic violence on the rise in Finland

The Nomad Today 6/2/20

Three out of four adult victims of domestic or intimate partner violence are women.

WITH SOME RESTRICTIONS

Estonian e-prescriptions are now valid to buy medicines in Finland

The Nomad Today 6/2/20

According to Kela, all Finnish pharmacies already accept e-prescriptions issued in Estonia.

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IMMIGRATION AND COVID-19

Migri to exceptionally issue alien's passports due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

Until 31 October, the Finnish Immigration Service may issue alien's passports to those immigrants who are applying for a residence permit but cannot obtain a passport from their home country…

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EduExcellence and Helsinki Business College recruiting students from North Africa and the Middle East

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

The first group of Moroccan students will start a professional qualification programme in Business in August 2020.

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Prime Minister returns to work

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

Sanna Marin informed the country of her return through her Twitter account.

A Woman in Al-Hol Camp, Syria. Photo: Y. Boechat (VOA).

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Government brings women and children from al-Hol to Finland

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

Three families "escaped" via Turkey and received assistance and documents from the Finnish Embassy in Ankara, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

WORK IN FINLAND

Government will allow 4,500 more seasonal workers this summer

The Nomad Today 5/31/20

The total number of temporary workers from third countries who can come to Finland rises to 9,000.

IMMIGRATION AND LABOUR MARKET

“My first job interview as a master’s graduate was for a warehouse”

Andruța Ilie 5/30/20

Lauren Stevens came to Finland to live with her spouse. Despite having graduated from Tampere University with a master's degree, her efforts to integrate and find a job according to…

Espoo sex offender sentenced to 6 years for abusing and raping girls

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

A 29 year-old man born in Ghana contacted teenage girls on Instagram and attracted them by offering alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

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Finnish economy in recession

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

The country has paid a high toll for the coronavirus crisis, particularly with a large drop on exports.

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POPULATION STATISTICS

25% of young children in Helsinki region are of foreign origin

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

The average age of persons with foreign background in the second generation is 11.1 years. Half of the foreigners in Finland live in Greater Helsinki.

INCLUDING TRANSPORT LICENCES

Finland to extend the validity of driving licences

The Nomad Today 5/28/20

Transport licences validity will be also extended in line with EU derogations.

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ON SICK LEAVE THIS WEEK

What is happening to Sanna Marin?

The Nomad Today 5/28/20

Government announced Thursday that the Prime Minister extends her sick leave due to "a cold." This is the third time in a month that she has been absent from her duties. Her withdrawal has been…

جامعة هاغا هيليا تختار طلاب من شمال إفريقيا للدراسة في فنلندا

The Nomad Today 5/28/20

في الفاتح من شهر يونيو ، ستجري الجامعة الفنلندية الراائدة للعلوم التطبيقية امتحانات عبر الإنترنت لاختيار حوالي عشرين طالبًا من شمال إفريقيا مهتمين بحضور برامجها.