The Nomad Today

Finland

ECONOMIC FORECAST

Finland to run substantial deficit until the middle of the decade

The Nomad Today 5/17/21

The public debt-to-GDP ratio will exceed 75% in 2025 and will continue to grow thereafter.

Finland

HIGHER EDUCATION

Women complete nearly 60% of university degrees in Finland

The Nomad Today 5/15/21

Women studied clearly more often than men in the fields of education, arts and humanities, health and welfare, social sciences and journalism.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

SPONSORED

YEL insurance, myths vs. facts

The Nomad Today 5/15/21

With the help of an expert, in this article we are going to shed light on some myths and misconceptions about YEL insurance and the entrepreneur pension system in Finland.

Finland

CRIME

33,800 foreign citizens suspected of crimes in Finland in 2020

The Nomad Today 5/14/21

The largest national groups of suspects were Estonians, Iraqis, Russians, Swedes, Romanians and Somalis.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Covid-19 infections in Finland increased due to Vappu gatherings

The Nomad Today 5/14/21

The government warns that there is "a real risk" of a resurgence of the epidemic.

World

MIDDLE EAST ESCALATION

Finland: "Israel settlement activity is illegal, undermines prospects for a solution"

The Nomad Today 5/14/21

Finland supports a two-state solution achieved through negotiations carried out by the parties in an equal manner

Finland

INFLATION

Finland's consumer prices jump 2.1% in April

The Nomad Today 5/14/21

Increases in the prices of petrol, diesel, long-distance train journeys, and cigarettes had the largest upward impacts on the consumer price index.

Finland

MIGRATION 2020

Greater Helsinki gaining foreign immigrants, losing native population

The Nomad Today 5/13/21

A total of 32,898 persons moved from abroad to Finland in 2020.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

FOR THREE MORE MONTHS

Government to extend unemployment benefit for entrepreneurs

The Nomad Today 5/12/21

Currently, 22,500 entrepreneurs receive labor market support every month, the government says.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Restrictions on restaurants eased throughout Finland from 13 May

The Nomad Today 5/12/21

Read in this article the restrictions on bars, pubs and restaurants prevailing for each region of Finland.

Finland

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

Finland's current account deficit 700 million euros

The Nomad Today 5/12/21

In March, the goods account in balance of payment terms was in surplus but the service account was in deficit.

Tourism

CORONAVIRUS

Finnair already accepts vaccination certificates for travel to Finland

The Nomad Today 5/11/21

One dose of vaccine is sufficient for the certificate, says the airline.