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Migri cancels May appointments at Åland service point

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

Those whose appointments have been canceled will be contacted personally by the immigration agency.

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Consumption of hard coal decreased by 36% in first quarter

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

At the end of March 2020, the stocks of coal amounted to 1.5 million tonnes, which represented a decrease of 17% relative to the stocks at the end of December

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Coronavirus

What to do if you are pregnant during this pandemic

Barbara Stojanovic 5/3/20

Being pregnant is already an extremely emotional and physically challenging time for a woman in a normal situation. But when a worldwide pandemic is happening at the same time, it just makes…

Coronavirus

Four out of five coronavirus deaths occur in Helsinki area

The Nomad Today 5/3/20

On Sunday, Finnish health authorities reported 10 more deaths and 78 new laboratory-diagnosed infections.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus killed 2 people and infected 125 in past 24 hours

The Nomad Today 5/2/20

To date, the total number of fatalities reported in Finland is 220.

Finland

Minister Andersson wants to give 100 euros to each Finn

The Nomad Today 5/2/20

The leader of the left-wing party Vasemmistoliitto proposes to give each citizen "a revitalization coupon" to be spent on small shops and cultural venues.

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Loss limits lowered

Government further tightens limits for online gambling

The Nomad Today 5/2/20

Loss limits for Veikkaus Oy’s online gambling lowered until 30 September.

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May Day: Finland breaks the 5,000 infection mark

The Nomad Today 5/1/20

Health authorities reported 7 new deaths in Helsinki area, bringing the total number of Covid-19 fatalities to 218.

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Police: "This has been the most peaceful May Day in 40 years"

The Nomad Today 5/1/20

The number of emergency calls decreased significantly from last year. Much fewer cases of assault in public places have come to the attention of the police and there has been no increase in…

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Business bankruptcies increased 14% in the first quarter

The Nomad Today 5/1/20

According to Statistics Finland, the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still not visible in the number of bankruptcies.

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Somali community in Finland mourns for Keyse Abdifatah

The Nomad Today 4/30/20

On Thursday, the Helsinki District Court sent the two men arrested for the homicide of the 18-year-old boy to prison.

Coronavirus

Five deaths in Helsinki raise number of corona victims to 211

The Nomad Today 4/30/20

In Finland the total number of laboratory-diagnosed cases is 4,995 and the total number of deaths is 211. The incidence of the virus continues to rise in Helsinki region: there are 204…

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Coronavirus forces to celebrate Vappu under strict restrictions

The Nomad Today 4/30/20

Government reminds citizens that the restrictions on gatherings of more than 10 people are still in force and the police will be monitoring compliance. Authorities launched a website with events and…

Coronavirus

Coronavirus infected more than 200 children in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/30/20

32% of these infections have affected children between 12 and 15 years old.

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Turnover of large enterprises contracted 3 months in a row

The Nomad Today 4/30/20

The enterprises described in the statistics make up approximately 70% of the turnover of all enterprises operating in Finland.

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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

Health authorities report 166 infections and 7 more deaths

The Nomad Today 4/29/20

The majority of the dead people (over 90%) had one or more chronic diseases. The most common of them were heart diseases and diabetes.

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Marin to Parliament: "The Government has made mistakes"

The Nomad Today 4/29/20

Among those mistakes, Marin cited the controversies derived from subsidies to companies by Business Finland and the failed purchases of health protective equipment. The Prime Minister also announced…

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Suomen Yrittäjät wants to help foreign entrepreneurs deal with corona

The Nomad Today 4/29/20

The Federation of Finnish Enterprises has launched a survey to learn how this crisis has affected your business.

Tourism

Coronavirus restrictions reduce foreign tourist stays by 53%

The Nomad Today 4/29/20

43% of the hotels having reported data for March said they had already closed before the end of the month.