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Here's what you need to know before moving to Finland

The Nomad Today 4/9/20

The prosperous economy, high standard of living and wonderful nature make this country your perfect destination.

Tourism

Tourism sank 48% in March due to coronavirus restrictions

The Nomad Today 4/9/20

Overnight stays by foreign visitors declined by 47% in Lapland and by 59% in Helsinki region.

Finland

Kela will pay 723 euros a month to parents absent from work due to Covid-19

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

The benefit will also be available to persons arriving in Finland from abroad who have been placed in quarantine-like conditions to combat the pandemic and are therefore away from work without pay.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Masks purchased by the government in China are not valid for hospitals

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

The protective equipment ordered from China does not meet the quality requirements. They can be used for home care and nursing homes.

Coronavirus

6 more coronavirus deaths in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

To date, the vast majority of deaths have occurred in the capital region.

Opinion

Widowhood

Editorial 4/8/20

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Finland needs 10,000 seasonal workers

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

The list of vacancies includes jobs as strawberry picker, tractor driver and greenhouse worker. People coming to the country will be quarantined for a two-week period upon arrival.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Helsinki Mayor warns: amount of protective equipment is critical

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

Finland ordered protective equipment from China but nobody knows they provide the standards. 

Coronavirus

179 new coronavirus infections in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

For the first time, official statistics show more women infected than men. The incidence of the disease continues to rise, especially in Helsinki.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Research warns of shortages and price increases for coffee and fruits due to Covid-19

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

Coronavirus does not pose a threat to Finland's food security but it may have effects on imports and prices, says Pellervo Economic Research.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus kills 7 more people in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

This is the highest death toll recorded in a single day since the epidemic began. Four of those fatalities occurred in the Kuopio hospital area. The Turku region also registered its first…

Coronavirus

Traffic restrictions and quarantine rules to be extended until 13 May

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

Traffic volumes at the land borders between Finland and Sweden and between Finland and Norway have decreased from normal by around 95%. At the moment, about 80–90% of traffic is freight transport.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

THL invites residents to antibody testing to evaluate Covid-19 spread

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

THL aims to assess the spread of a new coronavirus in the population. Participation in the study is voluntary.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

Finland well prepared for peak of Covid-19, say Foreigner.fi readers

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi

Finland

Fake cops caught after stealing 32,000 euros from the elderly

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

The suspects managed to steal 32,000 euros from 20 elderly people between 75 and 90 years old, mainly in Vantaa and Helsinki.

Coronavirus

Finland says number of coronavirus deaths is lower than previous day

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

Finland is the first European country to reduce the number of fatalities, while other countries increase it. However, the number of patients hospitalized and in intensive care units is still…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

HUS Director criticizes the efforts of the Sanna Marin government

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

Finland needs at least 180 million surgical masks. According to HUS Director Lasse Lehtonen, the lack of protective equipment is a big problem.

Finland

Car sales resist economic slowdown caused by coronavirus

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

The most common passenger car makes first registered in the January to March period were Toyota, Skoda and Volkswagen.

Tourism

38 proposals for virtual trips in Finland

Pablo Morilla 4/5/20

Internet is full of resources to travel easily without moving from you living room. Especially in a highly digitized country as Finland. 

Coronavirus

Deaths from coronavirus increase 40% in Finland in 48 hours

The Nomad Today 4/5/20

The total number of deceased increases to 28.