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Government plans to raise taxes on alcohol next year

Foreigner.fi 8/7/20

After applying the largest fuel tax hike of this century a week ago, now Sanna Marin's government has turned its gaze to alcoholic beverages.

Moving to Finland

Migri: Security situation in Somalia "unstable and unpredictable"

Foreigner.fi 8/7/20

The humanitarian conditions in the capital are also "difficult" due to urban poverty and health problems caused by chronic cholera, diarrhoea and malnutrition.

Coronavirus

Russia's coronavirus vaccine undergoes final testing phase

Foreigner.fi 8/7/20

The vaccine, which was initially tested on volunteers and soldiers, is expected to be registered next week.

News

KYLÄSAARI, HELSINKI

Police find human body parts linked to murder by mutilation

Foreigner.fi 8/7/20

Two days ago, the Helsinki Police Department reported that they are investigating a murder case which they described as a carnage.

News

Sevilla, Leverkusen and Wolves reach Europa League quarters

Foreigner.fi 8/7/20

The quarter-finals take place in Germany as one-leg matches on Monday and Tuesday next week.

Coronavirus

Australia to keep its borders closed due to Covid-19 spike

Foreigner.fi 8/7/20

There is also a travel ban on Australians leaving the country.

Lifestyle

Rental housing prices rose in Finnish cities amid pandemic

Foreigner.fi 8/7/20

Since 2015, rents of non-subsidised rental dwellings have increased most in Helsinki, Vantaa, Turku and Tampere.

Tourism

CORONAVIRUS

Travel restrictions reinstated for Belgium and Netherlands

Foreigner.fi 8/6/20

The decision will enter into force on Monday 10 August, the government said.

News

Annika Saarikko appointed as Minister of Science and Culture

Foreigner.fi 8/6/20

Hanna Kosonen has been released from her government responsibilities.

Tourism

Canary Islands provides tourists medical insurance against Covid-19

Foreigner.fi 8/6/20

The regional authorities intend to reinforce and increase the safety and tranquility of tourists.

News

Finland to send rescue experts and material aid to Lebanon

Foreigner.fi 8/6/20

Finland’s material aid will include medical and hygiene supplies.

Business

Toyota expects 64% fall in annual net profit amid pandemic

Foreigner.fi 8/6/20

The best-selling car brand in Finland saw sales down by 40.4%.