Finland

Migri: "residence permit cards and decisions may arrive later during postal strike"

The Nomad Today 9/4/19

Exceeding due dates in the delivery of documents will not be taken into account during these days. The strike does not affect residence permit card deliveries to Finnish missions abroad,…

Minister of the Interior urges to reform European asylum system

The Nomad Today 9/4/19

The Finnish Presidency is also advancing debate on the prevention of violent radicalisation and the fight against terrorism as well as on the countering of cybercrime and cyber threats.

Prices of old single-family houses in Helsinki are double than in the rest of Finland

The Nomad Today 9/4/19

Prices of new houses rose by 2.8% from the previous year in the whole country.

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10 important facts to understand the Posti workers strike

The Nomad Today 9/3/19

Around 2,000 employees of the handling and sorting services are on strike in an attempt to curb a wage cut that would reduce their monthly salaries by 660 euros. The strike gained intensity on Monday…

Second policeman wounded in Porvoo left the hospital

The Nomad Today 9/3/19

Both police officers injured in the shooting incident have decided not to make public their identities or personal circumstances.

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Finland celebrates 100 years of democracy with events and open houses

The Nomad Today 9/2/19

Celebrations will include open days at the Presidential Palace, the Parliament Building and the Government Palace, where visitors can meet MPs and the Prime Minister. On Saturday 14 coffee will…

How to get a foreigner's identity card

The Nomad Today 9/2/19

This is a small, easy to handle document and fits well inside a wallet. It is not mandatory to have one, but it can be useful for those who do not wish to carry the passport all the time. Especially…

Police suspect the 21-year-old girl missing in Somero was killed

The Nomad Today 9/2/19

The National Bureau of Investigation is asking for clues on her movements and the cars she used at the time of her disappearance.

Welfare of Finns dependent on the technology industry

Kelly Keodara 9/1/19

700,000 people earn their living directly or indirectly within the technology industries. Technology companies annually recruit almost 30 000 skilled workers and pay billions of euros…

Man throws bucket of feces and paint in employment office in Espoo

The Nomad Today 8/31/19

A man with his head covered with a hood entered the premises and threw the stuff against the walls, furniture, computers, benches and even the staff that was working.

Obesity

Finnish study: overweight youth more likely to suffer sexual harassment

The Nomad Today 8/30/19

The National Institute for Health and Welfare remarks that obese young people tend to suffer more psychological strain and bullying. The study also found overweight linked to other variables…