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Finland records 4 deaths and 58 infections, 51 in Helsinki area

The Nomad Today 5/16/20

3 of the deaths reported on Saturday occurred in the capital's metropolitan area and 1 in the Kuopio region.

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Finland to ease restrictions on public gatherings from 1 June

The Nomad Today 5/15/20

Public events of up to 500 people will be permitted in indoor and enclosed outdoor spaces "provided that safety can be ensured," Government says.

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6 new deaths in Helsinki area bring Finland's death toll to 293

The Nomad Today 5/15/20

The total number of laboratory-diagnosed cases in Finland rose to 6,228. Around 5,000 people in the country may have already recovered from the disease.

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Output of national economy fell

The Nomad Today 5/15/20

Seasonally adjusted GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2020 from the previous quarter.

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Coronavirus vaccine possible in about a year, says EU agency

The Nomad Today 5/15/20

The European Union fears that there will not be enough supplies if vaccines were developed in the US or China.

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Government to introduce a new form of support to businesses

The Nomad Today 5/14/20

This new instrument is intended for companies that experienced a marked decrease of turnover due to the pandemic.

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Residence permits will be valid again from the date of the decision

The Nomad Today 5/14/20

According to Migri, the validity of the residence permits granted between 15 April and 7 May 2020 will exceptionally start on 14 May 2020.

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Finland reports 3 more deaths and 91 new infections

The Nomad Today 5/14/20

With them, the total number of laboratory-diagnosed cases rose to 6,145.

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Hungary summons Finnish ambassador over criticism of Orban's rule

The Nomad Today 5/14/20

The origin of the incident is in a letter sent on 6 May to the Council of Europe by the Foreign Ministers of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland.  

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Fuels drop in price, fruits rise

The Nomad Today 5/14/20

Inflation in Finland declined in April mainly due to the fall in oil prices.

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Government safety instructions for those returning to school

The Nomad Today 5/14/20

Staff members in early childhood education and care should work with one and the same group of children. Classrooms and other spaces will be arranged in such a way that there is more space between…

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Border traffic open today for workers and other essential travel

The Nomad Today 5/14/20

Persons arriving from abroad to work in Finland must be prepared to prove their work-related grounds for entry and must self-isolate for a period of 14 days.

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One in four doctorates completed in Finland by a foreigner

The Nomad Today 5/13/20

Women completed the majority of university degrees (nearly 60%) in 2019.

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Death toll rebounds in Finland

The Nomad Today 5/13/20

THL reported 9 deaths, the highest number since 4 May. This happened one day before the reopening of the schools.

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69 workers at a Helsinki hospital caught coronavirus

The Nomad Today 5/13/20

As a preventive measure, all staff of the hospital are being tested.

Opinion

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

Afnan Zafar 5/13/20

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Finland's current account in deficit of 1.2 billion in March

The Nomad Today 5/13/20

The financial account was in balance.

Moving to Spain

Coronavirus may push more asylum seekers to EU

The Nomad Today 5/12/20

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Passengers must wear masks on Finnish flights and airports

The Nomad Today 5/12/20

If, before the coronavirus, taking a flight seemed uncomfortable due to the strict schedules, luggage and security controls, the pandemic will bring these discomforts to unknown levels. Read the new…

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4 more deaths in Helsinki, Oulu and Turku bring total to 275

The Nomad Today 5/12/20

The total number of laboratory-diagnosed infections rose to 6,003.