Finland

Survey on racism suffered by Africans in employment and education launched

The Nomad Today 9/16/19

In 2018, the 'Being Black in the EU' study ranked Finland as the Member State were people with African descent experienced more racist harassment. Now, Non-Discrimination Ombudsman Kirsi…

Finland's job vacancy rate lower than EU average, according to Eurostat

The Nomad Today 9/16/19

The greatest shortage of labour was recorded in the services and industry and construction sectors.

Reminder: British citizen, register your right of residence before 31 October

The Nomad Today 9/16/19

Only those registered as EU citizens before the withdrawal date could continue to stay in Finland until the end of 2020, according to the act drafted for the eventuality of a no-deal Brexit.

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International experts will meet in Helsinki to discuss how to prevent violent radicalisation

The Nomad Today 9/16/19

Violent radicalisation may lead to individuals joining violent extremist groups and, at its most extreme, can result in terrorist acts. During its Presidency of the EU Council, Finland intends to…

Man reported as missing in South Karelia found alive by a citizen

The Nomad Today 9/16/19

Police suspect that he could get off the road with his car.

The odyssey of obtaining a student visa for Finland

Afnan Zafar/Marja Ahola 9/15/19

More than a thousand international students wait in their home countries for a visa to come to Finland. Many of them have sold their properties and abandoned their previous jobs in order to fulfill…

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Rainy and violent weekend in Finland

The Nomad Today 9/15/19

The body of a young man was found in Joensuu, a shooting was reported in Järvenpää, a police officer was injured in Porvoo and a group fight in Salo ended with two men arrested.

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Finnish companies are afraid to invest, a survey says

The Nomad Today 9/13/19

Pessimism is increasing while the slowdown in economic growth and uncertainty about the future are weakening expectations of personnel growth more strongly than before, admitted the Ministry of…

Number of foreigners who acquired Finnish nationality dropped by 25%

The Nomad Today 9/13/19

The decrease in 2018 was huge: citizenship was granted by Finnish authorities to 3,008 people less than in 2017.

Finnish Sinikka Antila appointed EU Ambassador to Namibia

The Nomad Today 9/13/19

"In addition to Antila, only four other Finns represent or have represented the EU in the world", remarked the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Migri's service points will be closed on 19 and 20 September

The Nomad Today 9/13/19

Learn in this article where to check the regular opening hours for the Finnish Immigration Service offices across the country.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Russian regions to learn from Finland’s waste management

The Nomad Today 9/13/19

A new waste management act entered into force in Russia, laying down more detailed obligations on regional waste management. The visit of several Russian regional leaders will provide an opportunity…

Tobacco, electricity, rents and phone services raised prices in August

The Nomad Today 9/13/19

In Finland the year-on-year inflation rate was 1.1% in August. In the whole euro area it was 1%. From July to August prices increased in Finland by 0.4%.