World Estonia further tightens coronavirus restrictions Foreigner.fi 2/26/21 According to the European health authority ECDC, Estonia currently has the highest rate of infections in Europe.
Business YEAR-ON-YEAR FALL Finland's GDP grew in the last quarter of 2020 Foreigner.fi 2/26/21 However, the annual comparison shows that the Finnish economy has shrunk compared to a year ago.
Coronavirus EPIDEMIC OUT OF CONTROL Government announces a three-week shutdown of Finland from March 8 Foreigner.fi 2/25/21 "The tools previously available to us are no longer enough to control the situation," Prime Minister Sanna Marin said.
Coronavirus EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND Significant rise in Covid-19 cases and need for hospital care Foreigner.fi 2/25/21 So far, a total of 690 cases of the new virus variants have been confirmed in Finland.
Tourism TOURISM Overnight stays of foreign tourists in Finland fell 93% Foreigner.fi 2/25/21 Overnight stays did not increase from any of the most important foreign markets.
National EUROPEAN COUNCIL Prime Minister Marin to attend video meeting of EU leaders Foreigner.fi 2/24/21 Finland stresses the importance of speeding up vaccine delivery to the Member States and supports the Commission’s efforts to increase production in Europe.
Work & Study EDUCATION Kela sends surcharge reminder to students who didn't pay health fee Foreigner.fi 2/24/21 About 212,000 students paid the healthcare fee by the due date, while about 43,000 have yet to pay it.
Business BUSINESS Passengers at Finnish airports decreased 91% in January 2021 Foreigner.fi 2/24/21 Altogether, 179,304 passengers flew through Finnish airports, which was 91% fewer than twelve months earlier.
National UN Foreign Minister Haavisto met with UN Secretary-General Guterres Foreigner.fi 2/23/21 Haavisto and Guterres held a discussion on the crisis in Ethiopia.
Moving to Finland LABOUR MIGRATION Finland prepares new type of visa for specialists and entrepreneurs Foreigner.fi 2/23/21 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs believes that the adoption of the national D visa will boost labour migration to the country.
Coronavirus CORONAVIRUS All you need to know about the Finnish digital vaccination certificate Foreigner.fi 2/23/21 People could display the certificate on their phones or have it printed on paper.
Moving to Finland STATISTICS Finland gains population in 2021 due to the arrival of immigrants Foreigner.fi 2/23/21 In January, 2,120 persons immigrated to Finland from abroad while 717 persons emigrated from the country.