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Finland notifies Brussels of increases in deficit and debt

The Nomad Today 4/22/20

General government deficit was 2.7 billion euros, 700 million more than the year before. Consolidated debt grew by around 3 billion and amounted to 142.5 billion at the end of 2019.

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Sanna Marin: "My husband's employer got 45,000€ from Business Finland"

The Nomad Today 4/21/20

Marin was quick to report it on her Twitter account the same day the government launched an investigation into the distribution of funds.

Government embarrassed by Business Finland grants to millionaire companies

The Nomad Today 4/21/20

Prime Minister Sanna Marin admits "mistakes" and talks about the need for "clarifications." Economic Affairs Minister Mika Linitilä announces an investigation into the distribution of funds,…

Road traffic accident victims rose in March

The Nomad Today 4/21/20

So far in 2020, traffic accidents claimed 54 lives, much more than in the corresponding period of 2020.

Violent extremist threat in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

The violent extremist groups are spreading hate speech with the aim of recruiting more supporters to adopt their ideas.

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

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Government still working for children in the al-Hol camp

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

Two orphans were evacuated to Finland in December 2019.

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Security of Supply Center: all Sarmaste equipment is useless

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

Security of Supply Center is now working with the police to find out how much of the nearly 10 million euros paid can be recovered.

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A singing genius among Oulu cops

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

Petrus Schrodeus had over a million views in less than three days with this video, in which he sings an old Russian song while walking in uniform through the streets of Oulu. In Russia, the public…

Business Finland granted 100,000€ to the blog of the wife of a Kokoomus politician

The Nomad Today 4/19/20

In the last financial year, Huono Äiti had a turnover of 248,000 euros. Petri Sarvamaa, a member of the right-wing National Coalition Party (Kokoomus) is the deputy chair of the Board. The case…

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Finland will not issue residence permits valid before 14 May

The Nomad Today 4/19/20

First residence permits are usually granted for one year and become valid immediately after a positive decision.

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Entrepreneurs hit by corona can now apply for Kela's unemployment subsidy online

The Nomad Today 4/17/20

The requirements are that full-time self-employment has ended or the income from self-employment has dropped to less than 1,089.67 euros.

Property crimes increased 20% in the first quarter

The Nomad Today 4/17/20

A total of 110,700 offences against the Criminal Code were recorded during January to March, 13.7% more than in the same period of 2019.

Growing number of foreign students to universities of applied sciences

The Nomad Today 4/17/20

The most common nationalities among new foreign students in universities of applied sciences degree were Vietnamese and Russian.

Covid-19: legal amendments for easier access to unemployment benefits

The Nomad Today 4/16/20

The required period of employment for receiving unemployment allowance will be shortened to 13 calendar weeks instead of the present 26 weeks. See also the conditions for entrepreneurs.