february

Property

PROPERTY

Number of mortgages on homes grows at a good pace in Spain

The Nomad Today 4/27/22

Experts say that more and more investors are buying homes in Spain, paying in one lump sum and using the homes as a safe haven for their money, with a view to renting or reselling them in the future.

Entrepreneurs

ECONOMY

Creation of companies grows strongly in Spain, latest data show

The Nomad Today 4/12/22

In February, 9,237 companies were created in Spain, which is 5.1% more year-on-year , the highest increase for a month of February since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic

Economy & Business

ECONOMY

Spain industrial output rises strongly driven by consumer goods

The Nomad Today 4/11/22

February's industrial production figures are the last for a period not influenced by the invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent economic sanctions on Russia, which last month triggered a spike…

Economy & Business

ECONOMY

Spanish retail sales report rebound for February

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/29/22

Employment in the retail trade sector increased 2.6% year-on-year

Tourism

TOURISM

Foreign tourists spent 7.5 million nights in Spanish hotels in February

The Nomad Today 3/24/22

The average length of stay for visitors also increased by 28.2% compared to February 2021, to 2.6 overnight stays per traveler

Economy & Business

CONSUMER PRICES

Electricity, fuel and food raise Spanish inflation to 7.6%

The Nomad Today 3/11/22

This is the largest annual increase in consumer prices since December 1986, according to the Spanish statistics office

Work

WORK IN SPAIN

Spanish unemployment declines in February

The Nomad Today 3/2/22

This was the largest annual decline in the historical series

Economy & Business

CONSUMER PRICES

Spanish inflation rises to 7.4% in February, a record since 1989

The Nomad Today 2/28/22

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and experts have warned that Russia's invasion of Ukraine will likely push energy prices even higher

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Finland to phase out pandemic rules; eyeing progress elsewhere

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/2/22

According to government data, new infection rates are high in the country, but the number of patients in intensive care has declined significantly

Tourism

RUSSIA

Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow closed in February for maintenance

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/1/22

The mummified body of Communist Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, who died in 1924, is being taken care of by the Russian Research Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Finland to lift all Covid-19 restrictions in February

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/1/22

Starting on Tuesday, restaurants will be able to extend their opening hours to 9 pm and serve alcohol until 8 pm

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Denmark to lift almost all coronavirus restrictions from February

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/27/22

From 1 February, Danes will no longer have to wear masks or show proof of vaccination in most places

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Covid measures extended in Finland, despite PM's upbeat assessment

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/19/22

The requirements for teaching at universities will also be relaxed so that more face-to-face lectures can take place. Intra-EU border controls will also be lifted at the end of the month

Finland

BUSINESS

Finland economic output decline for the third month in a row

The Nomad Today 4/16/21

The industrial turnover grew a working-day adjusted 6.2% year-on-year in February, after remaining unchanged in January.

Finland

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

Finland's current account in surplus 400 million euros

The Nomad Today 4/12/21

The value of exports of goods in balance of payments terms increased by 7% from twelve months back.

Finland

BUSINESS

Finland industrial production increases for second month

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/9/21

The industrial orders surged 18.9 per cent yearly in February,

Finland

LATEST EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN

Finland has 79,000 unemployed jobseekers more than a year ago

The Nomad Today 3/30/21

The long-term unemployed and people over 50 years of age are being particularly affected by the increase in unemployment caused by the coronavirus restrictions on economic activity.

Finland

LABOUR FORCE SURVEY

35,000 more unemployed than a year ago in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/30/21

The number of unemployed men was 129,000 and that of women 91,000.

Finland

MOVING TO FINLAND

Finnish population increases in early 2021 due to immigration

The Nomad Today 3/23/21

In January-February, 4,619 persons immigrated to Finland from abroad.

Finland

ROAD TRAFFIC

Traffic accidents claimed 9 lives on Finnish roads in February

The Nomad Today 3/18/21

Among those who died, 7 were men and 2 were women.