Finland

Finland

STOCK EXCHANGE

Helsinki Stock Exchange declines over 5% in the opening

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

United States' travel ban affected Helsinki Stock Exchange Market badly.

Finland

640,000 people at risk of poverty in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Children's risk of poverty has in recent years been slightly over 10%, on average, says Statistics Finland.

Coronavirus

TRAVEL BAN

Trump bans travel from Europe for 30 days

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

The decision also applies to Finns who are due to travel from Finland to the United States on 13 March-14 April.

Coronavirus

Parliament extends Coronavirus precautions

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

No meetings or seminars involving outside persons are organized in the Parliament.

Finland

Shortage of empty containers due to coronavirus brings economic disaster

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Container shortage triggered a domino effect in the economy. 

Coronavirus

Finnish private health company offers coronavirus tests for 195 euros

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Terveystalo has agreed with THL to launch a coronavirus testing campaign. However, the cost of the test is 195 euros, and it is not covered by Kela.

Finland

Minister Ohisalo announced she will stay home because of the flu

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

The Interior Minister said it is seasonal flu.

Coronavirus

Marin discusses coronavirus in video conference with EU leaders

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Coronavirus

Coronavirus lives on buffet or a gym machine for up to nine days

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Coronavirus can be live on a surface from 5 to 9 days, experts say. On the other hand, sauna temperature can kill viruses.

Coronavirus

Authorities report at least 19 new cases of coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Of these, 11 cases have been diagnosed in the capital area and 3 in Pirkanmaa. New infections have been reported also in Lapeenranta, Seinäjoki, Turku, Forssa and Central Finland. Two children are…

Finland

Income of the richest Finns grew three times that of the poorest

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

The income gap is widening in Finland, according to the latest official data.

Tourism

Finnish Parliament will stop guided tours due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

A break in the parliamentary session is possible if the situation gets worse.

Finland

Finland and Sweden agree to jointly design new icebreakers

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

The agreement applies to the design of two icebreakers for Finland and three for Sweden.

Finland

Marin discussed equality with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

The Finnish Prime Minister said the voices heard in the UN Assembly Hall are "too often" male voices.

Finland

Finnish industry output decreased at the beginning of the year

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

Industrial output decreased in January both from the previous month and from one year back. Also, new orders in manufacturing fell by 1.6% year-on-year.

Finland

Foreigners wanting to study at Finnish universities increased by 17%

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

Business, administration and law are the most wanted programmes. In 2019, 32% of foreign students who applied to higher education were admitted.

Coronavirus

Why are the teachers catching the coronavirus infection?

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

At least 4 teachers from different parts of Finland have been diagnosed with the infection.

Coronavirus

People feel at risk from Coronavirus, according to Foreigner.fi poll

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

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

Coronavirus

Finnair updates ticket change terms because of coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/9/20

Under the new terms, the travel date can be changed without a change fee.

Finland

Finland is the fourth EU country with lowest infant mortality rate

The Nomad Today 3/9/20

However, Finland has worsened its performance. One year before, it was the second country with the lowest infant mortality.