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Road, sea and air traffic restrictions during Putin's visit to Finland

The Nomad Today 8/19/19

Convoys and road closures will affect especially in Helsinki's Mannerhimintie and in Vantaa. The regular operations at the Helsinki Market Square will be closed the whole day and there will be…

Finland

EU ministers and NATO experts to discuss on artificial intelligence for defence in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 8/13/19

Questions such as how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for developing EU defence and how to ensure that the EU stays abreast of global technological developments will be at the center of the…

Finland

Police detain a suspect of abusing minor girls for years in his Helsinki apartment

The Nomad Today 7/29/19

The Helsinki police department published a photograph of the detainee so that his possible victims may contact the investigators and help clarify the case.

Finland

Police shot dead an armed man in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 7/28/19

The investigators are looking for two women who fled from the scene when the officers arrived.

Finland

The suspect in Helsinki's shooting is a Kosovan Albanian construction firm boss

The Nomad Today 7/25/19

The firm has recently seen increased its business and had a turnover of one million euros last year, according to the information published by Yle.

Finland

Violent day in Finland: two street shootings left 3 people wounded

The Nomad Today 7/24/19

According to the Police, the suspect of the shooting in Helsinki is a 32 year-old man who has been arrested. He knew the victims beforehand and was having a dispute with them.

Finland

Police traffic congestion alert due to Ed Sheeran's concerts in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 7/23/19

The English pop star will be giving two concerts for more than 100,000 fans on two consecutive nights. Authorities expect traffic complications on ring roads Kehä I and Kehä III.

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Automated Border Control at Helsinki Airport

The Nomad Today 7/23/19

Learn how to use the new automated border control gates at Helsinki Airport. Video published by the Finnish Border Guard ( Rajavartiolaitos ).

Finland

Rafinha (HJK): "With the career I've had, if I were not a foreigner I would get more compliments"

The Nomad Today 7/19/19

Rafinha is a top star in Veikkausliiga, the premier division of the Finnish football. Now, when he is facing the end of his career, the HJK defender reveals in this interview with Foreigner.fi his…

Finland

350 experts to discuss bioeconomy in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 7/2/19

The European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 conference on 8-10 July will be one of the highlights of Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Finland

Prime Minister Rinne will march in the Helsinki Pride Parade

The Nomad Today 6/27/19

In a statement distributed on the occasion of Helsinki's Pride Week, he goes through the recent Finnish history and reminds that in 1971 homosexuality was still a crime in Finland and in 1981 it was…

Finland

The biggest metal festival in Helsinki is here

Barbara Stojanovic 6/26/19

Thousands of metal heads from all over Finland will gather this weekend in the capital city to enjoy the 22nd edition of Tuska Open Air festival. The band attracting more attention this year…

Finland

Police look for a "woman in white" who witnessed a "brutal assault" at a nightclub

The Nomad Today 6/25/19

A 30-year-old Iraqi man has been arrested in Helsinki for hitting a Finn with a pint of beer on his head. The victim needed to be treated at the hospital.

Finland

Helsinki celebrates the Pride week

The Nomad Today 6/20/19

This is the biggest cultural and human rights event in Finland. This year's program comes full of rainbow-coloured activities for all ages.

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Real State

Prices of old single-family houses in Helsinki double those of the rest of the country

The Nomad Today 6/4/19

In Greater Helsinki, the average price per square meter of single-family houses was 2,993 euros, according to Statistics Finland.

Tourism

Linnanmäki: Helsinki’s playground is open and waiting for visitors

Barbara Stojanovic 5/29/19

Of all the options to have fun during the spring and summer seasons in Helsinki, the Linnanmäki amusement park remains one of the most beloved and chosen by locals, foreigners and tourists alike.

Tourism

15 Finnish museums that cater to all tastes and ages

Barbara Stojanovic 5/23/19

Do you want to visit some museums while learning about Finnish culture? Here are our top 15 suggestions in the Helsinki area.

Tourism

Helsinki Swimming Stadium opens up again at Mother's Day

Teemu Kammonen 5/10/19

This architectural pearl was designed in the Functionalist style for the 1940 Olympic games that were canceled due to the Second World War. Later, when Helsinki hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics,…

Finland

Helsinki will host a conference on sexual violence against women and children in sports

The Nomad Today 4/26/19

The event will be organized on April 29 in the framework of the Finnish Presidency of the Committee of Ministers

Finland

Where old goods go to find new homes: kirpputoris

Barbara Stojanovic 4/7/19

In need of some clothes or household items but you are on a budget? Or are you a treasure hunter? Then a kirpputori might be for you. In this article you will also learn where the best are located…