Schools

10 February 2022, Spain, Seville: A woman without a mask walks her bicycle along a street in Seville. The Spanish health authorities have lifted the mask requirement outdoors as case numbers fall. Photo: Eduardo Briones/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spain lifts mask requirement outdoors as case numbers tick downwards

The Nomad Today 2/10/22

In further easing, Mallorca and neighbouring islands have dropped the regulation that people have to be vaccinated, recovered or test negative in order to go to restaurants, cafés, bars and gyms

Spain

NATIONALISM

35,000 demonstrate against more Spanish in Catalonia's schools

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/18/21

Regional government leader Pere Aragones denounced the Supreme Court's ruling as part of an "Spanish nationalism offensive"

Spain

ERUPTION

Schools closed, air travel disrupted as La Palma volcano belches ash

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/2/21

At this point, it is impossible to say when the eruptions will stop

Finland

LEARN FINNISH

Video: Back to (the Finnish) school!

Jenni Turunen 8/6/21

How to address the teacher? What kind of lesson is S2? How to communicate through Wilma? Finnish teacher Jenni Turunen explains everything you need to know if you have school-age children in Finland

Video

Back to (the Finnish) school!

Jenni Turunen 8/5/21

In this video you can learn basic vocabulary about Finnish school that could help you communicate better with teachers

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Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

926 coronavirus infections in Finnish schools during fall and winter

The Nomad Today 4/8/21

Approximately 62,600 children, adolescents or staff members were exposed to Covid-19 between August and February, according to THL.

22 March 2021, France, Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron awaits the arrival of the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama prior to a meeting at the Elysee Palace. Photo: Sadak Souici/Le Pictorium Agency via ZUMA/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Macron closes schools across France for three weeks to tackle virus

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/1/21

Restrictions on residents and businesses that already apply in many parts of the country will also be extended to the entire nation.

08 March 2021, United Kingdom, Shipdham: Children arrive at Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary Academy as pupils in England return to school for the first time in two months as part of the first stage of lockdown easing. Photo: Joe Giddens/PA Wire/dpa

World

PANDEMIC

Schools in England reopen for all as nation eases out of lockdown

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/9/21

Millions of students resumed in-person lessons after spending weeks learning from home or remotely over live streams.

Helsinki mayor Jan Vapaavuori. Image: screenshot from press conference live stream by City of Helsinki.

Coronavirus

RESTRICTIONS

Helsinki further limits social contacts, students to remote learning

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

The health authorities in the capital area announced new restrictions in a new attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Finland

FINNISH EDUCATION

Teacher job satisfaction dropped

The Nomad Today 10/7/20

They are less likely to recommend their own schools as a good place to work

Coronavirus

POLL

Schools should not reopen, Foreigner.fi readers say

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

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

Coronavirus

THL: "No evidence" reopening schools has spread Covid-19 faster

The Nomad Today 5/28/20

Several schools in the capital region had to take quarantine measures after finding cases of coronavirus exposure among students and staff.

High school students wearing face masks prepare for classes, with plastic covers placed on desks to prevent infection, as schools reopen following the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Daejeon, South Korea, May 20, 2020. Yonhap/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE.

Coronavirus

New infections mar South Korean students' return to school

The Nomad Today 5/20/20

Some students were sent home almost as soon as they had walked through their school gates for the first time this year.

Kannelmäki-primary-school-by-Google-Maps

Coronavirus

Coronavirus found in two more primary schools in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 5/18/20

21 people, including students and staff, have been quarantined after Covid-19 cases were detected in the Kannelmäki and Itäkeskus schools.

Opinion

Covid-19: winners vs strugglers and Finland’s status

Afnan Zafar 5/13/20

Coronavirus

Finland slowly lifting its lockdown restrictions, but what changes?

Barbara Stojanovic 5/11/20

Some of the restrictions the Finnish government imposed almost two months ago are going to be lifted this week and here is what will change and what will remain the same.

Coronavirus

Foreigner.fi readers think it is too early to reopen schools

The Nomad Today 5/5/20

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

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Finland

Schools to reopen 14 May under strict rules for children and teachers

The Nomad Today 4/29/20

The Government has issued instructions and guidelines on how to avoid physical contact. Distance education will be banned after 14 May and local authorities cannot decide to close schools.

Coronavirus

Events with more than 500 people banned until August

The Nomad Today 4/22/20

The decision on the possible reopening of the schools will be made before the start of May, Government says.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (R) speaks at a joint press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Photo: Paivi Anttikoski/Vnk/Filed.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish Prime Minister says starting football season is irresponsible

The Nomad Today 4/16/20

On Thursday, the Nordic country reported 130 more deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,333. Even though schools, bars and restaurants are open, Swedish PM thinks starting…