Gatherings

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Helsinki restritcs gatherings to curb Covid-19 escalation

The Nomad Today 8/13/21

Meanwhile, the Nordic country of 5.5 million people is lagging behind with its vaccination campaign

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

PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS

Many injured as police break up illegal mass gathering in Brussels

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/2/21

Water cannons and mounted policemen were deployed in the Bois de la Cambre park.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Coronavirus: 11 deaths in the past 24 hours

The Nomad Today 1/5/21

Helsinki health authorities extended the ban on public gatherings of more than 10 people until the end of January.

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.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden's limit on public gatherings enters into effect

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/24/20

After protests, an exception was made for funerals where at most 20 people could assemble.

Coronavirus

Denmark sees 'worrying' rise in virus cases in greater Copenhagen

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/7/20

Bars and restaurants were to close at midnight, instead of at 2 am.

Coronavirus

Sweden to raise attendence limit at large events from 50 to 500

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/28/20

Sweden has recorded around 84,000 coronavirus infections and 5,820 related fatalities.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland to allow events with more than 500 people

The Nomad Today 7/31/20

Government says that the weekly number of cases has risen slightly and is now at the same level as at the end of June.

Finland

Government will allow some events with more than 500 attendees

The Nomad Today 6/11/20

This could allow, for example, to celebrate some sporting events and festivals.

Coronavirus

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.

Coronavirus

Government launches strategy to gradually lift restrictions

The Nomad Today 5/4/20

Libraries will start to loan books immediately. From 1 June, restaurants and public facilities will gradually reopen. Public gatherings will be limited to 50 people and telework is still recommended.…