Finland

Finland

Gross domestic product grew by 1% in 2019

The Nomad Today 3/18/20

Government deficit increased and was 1.1% relative to GDP.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Impossibility of obtaining sickness allowance for many people

Ali Abaday 3/18/20

If you or one of your family members have mild coronavirus symptoms and have to be quarantined, that will likely affect your income. To get a sickness allowance, a medical certificate on 'form A' is…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

THL forecasts up to 3,000 coronavirus deaths in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

The assessment made by THL and the Universities of Turku and Tampere says 20-60% of the population will get coronavirus infection.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Caring for your child at home? This is how it may affect your salary

Ali Abaday 3/17/20

Employers must pay salaries only for 14 days unless employees are able to work remotely.

Coronavirus

Finland in confinement

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

To date, 319 laboratory confirmed cases of coronavirus have been recorded. But official figures are far from describing the reality because Finland only tests people with severe…

Finland

VR plans to cut trains from mid-April

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

The number of passengers have declined as much as 60% because of coronavirus. Connections with Russia will be suspended after Wednesday.

Finland

Alcohol sales bump in Finland after coronavirus outbreak

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

Alko Business Director said, “I have not seen anything like that over 30 years of my Alko career”

Coronavirus

Visits to Helsinki area hospitals banned due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

This restriction does not apply to pediatric wards and maternity wards, which will allow the presence one spouse or support person.

Finland

Increased revenue from VAT, property, inheritance and beverage taxes

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

Soft drink tax revenue grew 16.9% and the pharmacy rate 4.4%.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

Government sent instructions to dentists to prevent coronavirus spread

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health said to the oral healthcare clinics, it is very important that clients are not exposed to infection.

Coronavirus

Finland declares state of emergency over coronavirus epidemic

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

The Government approves a package of emergency measures to protect the population, especially the elderly and children. School must close and gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. The…

Coronavirus

Finland will contribute 1 million euros to WHO to contain coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

The aim is to slowdown the spread of the virus to developing countries, Finnish Government says.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

Government orders schools, universities, museums and libraries to close

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

People over the age of 70 are required to stay away from their contacts.

Coronavirus

First patient in intensive care for coronavirus in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

A retired person is being treated in the intensive care unit at Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS).

Coronavirus

Government should take further measures, say Foreigner.fi readers

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

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

Finland

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

VR cancels 62 train services due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

The trains are cleaned daily and hygiene has been increasing.

Finland

Finnair cuts 90% of its air traffic from 1 April

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

Finnair will also cancel 1,500 to 2,000 flights from 16 to 31 March.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

THL: "Actual number of coronavirus infections may be 30 times higher"

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

THL said, only the people with severe symptoms of fatigue or shortness of breath should go to the hospitals.

Finland

Sharp nails on the road in the same spot in Espoo since 2013

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

Someone has been throwing sharp nails on the Nöykkiö road for years. Fortunately, a lady has been picking them up every day.

Coronavirus

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

St. Patrick's Day celebrations cancelled due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/15/20

The Embassy of Ireland and IESAF announced they have to cancel the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Helsinki as a precautionary measure.