National

COOPERATION

Ministers Haavisto and Skinnari to co-host 2020 Afghanistan Conference

Foreigner.fi 11/23/20

The Afghan Government and the international community will determine their shared commitments to the development and stability of Afghanistan in 2021–2024.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports 1,189 infections, 9 deaths in the last 3 days

Foreigner.fi 11/23/20

The incidence of new infections in the capital region soars to 146.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Of the new deaths recorded, 4 occurred in the Helsinki area, 3 in Oulu, 1 in…

Lifestyle

AFRO-FINNS

Meet the winner of The Face of African Queen Finland beauty contest

Foreigner.fi 11/23/20

27-year-old Aja Daffeh from The Gambia was crowned the most beautiful among the candidates.

Business

BUDGET AMENDMENT

Government debt expected to total 138 billion at the end of 2021

Foreigner.fi 11/23/20

The government submitted to Parliament its plan to amend the budget proposal for 2021, which allocates additional funding for future-oriented investments and for increased expenditures arising from…

National

SECOND GROUNDING IN 2 MONTHS

Viking Grace passengers disembark, ferry towed to quay

Foreigner.fi 11/22/20

Viking Grace would in the coming days sail to Turku Repair Yard for inspection.

National

ACCIDENT

Viking Grace ferry runs aground in Åland archipelago

Foreigner.fi 11/21/20

In September, another Viking Line vessel, Amorella, ran aground in another part of the same archipelago.

National

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Finland helps UN to safeguard child rights in the digital world

Foreigner.fi 11/21/20

A third of internet users are children aged under 18. Artificial intelligence plays a big role in children's lives as a part of interactive toys, video games and mobile phone solutions.…

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC SPREADING

Finland reports 812 infections, 1 death in the past 48 hours

Foreigner.fi 11/20/20

On Friday, the number of people hospitalized due to Covid-19 disease increased to 104, which is 14 more.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS SPREADING

Face masks recommended at work and schools in Helsinki area

Foreigner.fi 11/20/20

Read in this article the new restrictions and recommendations issued by the authorities of the Helsinki region after the area entered the community transmission phase. The number of visitors…

Photos

Galleries

Gallery: First day of snow season in Helsinki

Foreigner.fi 11/20/20

Work & Study

CORONAVIRUS

Unemployment benefit for employees and entrepreneurs extended

Foreigner.fi 11/20/20

Laid-off employees have a temporary right to study full-time without an effect on their unemployment benefit. Entrepreneurs hit by the pandemic may receive labor market support until the end of…

Lifestyle

NEW DESIGNATED FLAG DAY

Flags fly for children’s rights on 20 November

Foreigner.fi 11/20/20

Finnish government says that this a way to draw attention to the fact that Finland is one of the best countries in the world for children.