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Coronavirus

Lower number of coronavirus cases in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/15/20

Health authorities reported 30 new infections on Sunday, considerably less than in the previous three days.

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The Finnish Government to the population: "Do not travel abroad!"

The Nomad Today 3/15/20

Travelers may be quarantined at their destination or find it difficult to return to Finland.

Coronavirus

55 new cases of coronavirus have been identified in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/14/20

 210 cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed in the country since the crisis started.

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Video: how to start speaking Finnish in a fun and easy way

Jenni Turunen 3/13/20

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Finns terrified of running out of toilet paper

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

This is what the toilet paper shelves showed on Friday afternoon in Lauttasaari K-Market. Similar scenes of toilet paper panic during the day in other countries of the world.  

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Government granted 4 million for SMEs internationalization

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

The objective of the programme is to increase the number of growth-seeking SMEs.

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Veikkaus shuts down all slot machines due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

The company says with this decision aims to reduce the risk of infection for its customers, partners and staff.  

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Primary production decreased by 6% from the year before

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

Adjusted for working days, overall industrial output went up by 1.7% in January 2020 from one year back.

Coronavirus

51 new coronavirus infections found in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

Security authorities are preparing for the spread of the disease. Suspected infections detected during border checks will be directed to healthcare services. The Government may decide to…

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Winter War: what did not work for Stalin

Mahmudul Islam 3/13/20

The Soviet leader thought Finns wanted to be "liberated", so conquering Finland would be a piece of cake. What happened in the battlefield was far from his expectations.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

THL: coronavirus situation will be epidemic in a short time

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

THL Director Salminen said that tracking of the coronavirus chains will no longer be possible after the weekend.

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Tobacco, electricity and international travel raised inflation

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

Mobile phones, television and housing loans became cheaper in February.

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5.4% of students drop out of education

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

Men discontinue studies more often than women.

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Coronavirus forces cancellation of events to commemorate Winter War end

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Government announced the cancellation of the service at Helsinki Cathedral and the memorial coffee for the public at Senate Square.

Tourism

TOURISM AWARD

Ylläs selected as one of the best outdoor destinations

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

The International Tourism Award was shared with Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park and Levi.

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Sierra Leonean man remanded in Tampere for crimes against humanity

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

The suspect held a leading position in a rebel army that operated in Liberia during the civil war. The suspected crimes against include homicide and sexual violence as well as recruitment and…

Coronavirus

List of Government recommendations to curb the coronavirus spread

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Employees are advised to work remotely. The Government is preparing for the costs of the spread of the coronavirus through a supplementary budget.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

Public gatherings of 500+ people banned

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Prime Minister Marin made the announcement after the Government's meeting. Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends avoid all travelling.

Coronavirus

Finland reports 50 new coronavirus infections

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

To date, 109 cases have been detected throughout the country.

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Coronavirus knocks out 14 doctors in the Helsinki region

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Half of the cardiac surgeons in the Helsinki Uusimaa region are in quarantine. Health authorities admit that tracing all contacts with infected people is becoming increasingly difficult.