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Opinion

How to remember the Finnish months

Jenni Turunen 6/20/19

Finland

GDP growth in 2018 revised downwards

The Nomad Today 6/20/19

According to Statistics Finland revised data, the volume of GDP grew by 1.7 per cent in 2018. The initial preliminary data released in March put the rate of growth at 2.3 per cent. Wages and…

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Mental disorders are already the main cause of sick leave in Finland

The Nomad Today 6/20/19

According to Kela, in 2018 sick leaves due to mental disorders increased by half a million days, up to 4.6 million days. The second most common ground are sicknesses of the musculoskeletal system.

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Thirteen applicants for each place of police education

The Nomad Today 6/20/19

A record number of 5,000 candidates compete for the 400 places available this year at the Police University College.

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Government canceled the 115,000 euros grant to the True Finns' youth association

The Nomad Today 6/19/19

The reason is a picture of a dark-skinned family published in its Twitter account during the EU elections, accompanied by a call to vote for the True Finns party "so that Finland's future will not…

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Finland, among the European states with highest household welfare

The Nomad Today 6/19/19

Finnish GDP per capita expressed in purchasing power standards was 110% of the EU average.

Opinion

Cooperatives: a gate to employment

Carmen Tomás 6/19/19

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Number of persons with foreign background exceeded 400,000

The Nomad Today 6/19/19

The share of Europeans among the persons with foreign background born in Finland is 48%, that of persons with Asian background 27%, and 22% for persons with African background.

Tourism

Tips and links to rent a summer cottage in Finland

The Nomad Today 6/18/19

In this article you will find everything you need to know to rent your cabin at the best price, whether on a lake, in wild Lapland or on a sandy beach.

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40% of asylum seekers in Finland reported symptoms of depression and anxiety

The Nomad Today 6/18/19

These are the conclusions of a recent survey on health and well-being of asylum seekers published by the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

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Road traffic accidents claimed 18 lives in May

The Nomad Today 6/18/19

Among the persons killed, 5 were cyclists and 1 pedestrian.

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Finnish women enter their second marriage at age 44, men at 47

The Nomad Today 6/18/19

21% of all marriages contracted in 2018 were second marriages and slightly under 4% were third marriages. The average age for women at the time of divorce was 40.8 years and for men was 43.0 years.

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Finland's job vacancy rate exceeds the EU average

The Nomad Today 6/17/19

The highest vacancy rates in the first quarter of 2019 were recorded in Czechia, Belgium and Germany.

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Prime Minister Rinne to Sweden

The Nomad Today 6/17/19

Prime Minister Antti Rinne will make his second visit to Sweden on Tuesday 18 June.

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Finnish government regrets the recent executions in Belarus

The Nomad Today 6/17/19

In line with the European Union's statement, the minister for Foreign Affairs, Pekka Haavisto, expressed his "deep regret" and demanded from the Belarusian Government a moratorium on capital…

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Net migration to Finland, in clear decline

The Nomad Today 6/17/19

The reason was a decrease in immigration and an increase in emigration in 2018, according to Statistics Finland.

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TRADITIONS

Lemmenjuhla, celebration of the nightless night... with sex

The Nomad Today 6/16/19

Finnish Midsummer often includes nature, sauna and a bonfire. It is also referred to as a lemmenjuhla , which means celebration of love, passion and sex

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TRADITIONS

Midsummer/Juhannus: Finland's biggest summer celebration is here

Barbara Stojanovic 6/16/19

One of the most expected and celebrated times of year in Finland is fast approaching and here is what it is all about.

Tourism

The 5 best leisure activities for this summer in Finland

Pablo Morilla 6/14/19

Discover the things you should not miss during the next months, from playing traditional games to enjoying natural spectacles and summer events.

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Finnish ministers invite you to discuss the Government program in public libraries with them

The Nomad Today 6/14/19

Ministers for Foreign Affairs and of Family Affairs and Social Services will launch the tour on Saturday 15 June.