Legal

World

LEGAL DISPUTE

Japanese train driver's pay cut for 1-minute delay to be reinstated

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/19/22

The bizarre legal dispute throws light on the legendary punctuality of Japanese railways, but also on Japan's not infrequently exploitative working world

Lifestyle

ENVIRONMENT

Endangered Spanish Mar Menor to become legal entity with own rights

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/6/22

It is the first time in Europe that an ecosystem has been granted enforceable rights

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Qatar Airways launches legal proceedings against Airbus

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/21/21

The airline noted that it currently has 21 A350 aircraft grounded

World

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/7/21

The law means every merchant must accept Bitcoin as a payment if they have the technical capacity to do so

World

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

European Parliament demands access to legal abortion

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/25/21

One of the most problematic obstacles to access to abortion is the denial of medical care on the basis of personal conviction, it said in a justification letter.

World

US ELECTION

Trump raises specter of legal battles in nail-biter election

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/4/20

Joe Biden still has multiple pathways to the White House and, in brief remarks to supporters, said he felt confident he would eventually be declared the winner.

Finland

10 legal changes that may affect you if you live in Finland in 2020

The Nomad Today 12/27/19

With the new year, a set of legal and administrative changes will enter into force in Finland. Unemployment benefits, residence permit fees and management, study aid and foreigners' real state…

Finland

Changes to the Aliens Act as of June 1, 2019

The Nomad Today 5/28/19

The main changes concern labour market tests, family reunification and subsequent applications of asylum. Authorities will be entitled to temporarily deprive asylum seekers of their passports…

Finland

8 legal changes that may affect you in 2019 if you are a foreigner

The Nomad Today 1/6/19

The new year brings with it a series of legal and administrative changes that affect foreigners in different ways: residence permit conditions and fees, deportation procedures, voluntary…

Finland

The police warns that the risk of illegal residence has grown

The Nomad Today 1/2/19

In 2017, the police were either involved in or returned 2,473 people with no legal residence permit in Finland.

Finland

I am married to a Finn or another EU resident, how do I get a residence card?

The Nomad Today 12/26/18

If you are the spouse or a cohabiting partner , a child, an ascendant or other relative of an EU citizen you can get a residence card and start working immediately after your arrival in Finland.

Finland

Startup residence permits, the gateway to Finland for highly skilled entrepreneurs

The Nomad Today 12/19/18

Since 1 April 2018, this new type of permit gives international entrepreneurs an opportunity to establish in Finland and develop their business ideas. This is designed just for people who want…

Finland

The official requirements to bring your pets into Finland

The Nomad Today 12/18/18

If you want to bring your dog, cat or ferret to Finland you must know beforehand the rules for importing animals. Certain vaccinations are required and there are also  different conditions…

Finland

Asylum seekers suffer from malfunctions in the legal aid system

The Nomad Today 12/12/18

The Minister of Justice, Antti Häkkänen, stressed that the Government is "currently looking for further solutions” to the problems.

Finland

How to manage the taxes in Finland

The Nomad Today 12/4/18

The Finnish Tax Authority (Vero) has modified the system for 2019. The most striking changes are that the taxpayers will no longer need separate tax cards for their second or third jobs and the…

Finland

“They kick me out of Finland because they think I came to work and not study”

The Nomad Today 12/4/18

She arrived in Finland in August 2014 with a student residence permit, but things did not go as planned and she was unable to fulfil the academic requirements to renew it. Now she is facing the…

Finland

How to apply for a residence permit

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

The Finnish Immigration law allows anyone who has a job, a study place or family ties in Finland to apply for a residence permit.

Finland

Family, work and education, the main reasons to settle in Finland

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

Finnish authorities issued 25.141 first residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2017, about 4.6 permits per thousand population.

Finland

How to obtain the Finnish personal identity code (Suomalainen henkilötunnus)

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

The Finnish personal identity code or Suomalainen henkilötunnus consists on eleven characters based on the holder´s date of birth and gender. It is essential to work, deal with some…

Finland

The legal concept of Everyman´s right

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

This legal figure gives everyone the chance to enjoy outdoor pursuits, and the freedom of the country’s vast forests, lakes and rivers with few restrictions.