LIFESTYLE

New Government takes a tour of Finnish libraries

Foreigner.fi 26/Jun/2019

During the summer, the new Finnish Government of Prime Minister Antti Rinne will take a tour around the country to talk about the Government Programme with the people. Tens of libraries in different…

LIFESTYLE

Are the mosquitoes killing you? Learn how to prevent and relieve bites

Foreigner.fi 25/Jun/2019

They are everywhere: on the beach, in the woods, on the balcony and sometimes even in your bedroom. Most people will definitely agree that one of the most annoying sounds of the world is the buzz of…

WORK & STUDY

Family members of entrepreneurs will be entitled to unemployment benefits

Foreigner.fi 25/Jun/2019

Family members of entrepreneurs will be entitled to unemployment benefits like other employees since July 1. Until now, the persons working in a family business may have been considered…

WORK & STUDY

The number of unemployed in Finland decreased to 249,000 in May

Foreigner.fi 25/Jun/2019

The latest figures published by Statistics Finland confirm that unemployment in Finland continues to fall. In May 2019, the number of employed persons in Finland was 2,587,000, which was 32,000…

NEWS

Finnish population grows due to immigration

Foreigner.fi 25/Jun/2019

According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, Finland's population was 5,519,586 at the end of May. The country's population increased by 1,667 persons during January-May. The reason for the…

NEWS

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

Foreigner.fi 25/Jun/2019

The Helsinki Police Department investigates what they call a "brutal assault" that happened in the early hours of Sunday morning at the dance floor of a night club located at Kaivokatu 12, in…

WORK & STUDY

The rate of part-time work among Finnish women is twice that of men

Foreigner.fi 24/Jun/2019

In 2018, the average share of people aged 20-64 who worked part-time in the European Union (EU) stood at 19%. In 2005, the share was 17% and it has been rising gradually since then, reaching 18%…

LIFESTYLE

Finland seeks young ambassadors to promote peace in Iraq and Afghanistan

Foreigner.fi 24/Jun/2019

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has commissioned Måndag, a Finnish creative agency specialized in social impact, to carry out the project. Currently candidates are being recruited to work as young…

LIFESTYLE

The great Finnish strawberry season has arrived!

Foreigner.fi 23/Jun/2019

Many people think that domestic strawberries are better tasting than foreign ones. Finland is perhaps not the best country for fruit cultivation, but the strawberries of the Finnish short strawberry…

NEWS

Midsummer without bonfires

Foreigner.fi 21/Jun/2019

Due to the high temperatures, the Finns will celebrate this year their Midsummer (Juhannus) holiday with half a country on alert for the risk of forest fires. For this reason, the Finnish Meteorology…

LIFESTYLE

Food is 20% more expensive in Finland than the EU average

Foreigner.fi 20/Jun/2019

Food is expensive in Finland. And not only when it comes to eating in restaurants, also buying the food for home in the supermarkets costs much more in the country o ice and snow than in most of…

LIFESTYLE

Helsinki celebrates the Pride week

Foreigner.fi 20/Jun/2019

Helsinki celebrates the Pride week during the 24th of June–30th of June 2019 with many events and activities. The theme of Helsinki Pride 2019 is 'Movement', in order to honor the roots of human…