Gun Ranges Boom in Finland Amid Rising Russian Threat

What's New Amid escalating tensions with Russia, Finland has seen a surge in weapons training and self-defense initiatives, spurred by its recent accession to NATO. Finland's government is bolstering this trend by planning to open over 300 new …

Finland raises minimum salary requirement for work-based residence permits

Starting 1 January 2025, Finland will implement a higher minimum income threshold for residence permits for employed persons. Under new legislation, foreign employees applying for this permit must earn at least €1,600 per month to qualify. This increase …

2 killed in Finland bus crash; tourists from Singapore among those injured

Travellers part of a Singapore tour group were injured when the coach they were in was involved in a crash not far from the town of Rovaniemi, Finland, on Dec 19.PHOTO: AFP Several travellers from a Singapore tour group were slightly injured in Finland on …

Here’s Why Finland Is The Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Last Updated:December 20, 2024, 17:00 IST Inspired by Kalidas Jayaram and Tarini Kalingarayar’s honeymoon in Finland, here are some romantic activities that you can indulge in on your romantic getaway. Kalidas Jayaram married Tarini Kalingarayar on …

Finland to open 300 shooting ranges as national defense interest grows

[ryan robertson] FACING GROWING FEARS OF A FUTURE RUSSIAN INVASION–FINLAND WANTS TO MAKE SHOOTING AS POPULAR AS ANY OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY. THE GOVERNMENT THERE PLANS TO OPEN MORE THAN 300 NEW SHOOTING RANGES BY 2030. THE GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED THE …

Finland’s ‘equal opportunity’ military conscription is not a win for young people or Europe’s defence

Conscription is a cancer. Defence policy is on Europe’s minds given events in Ukraine, the Middle East and the South China Sea. There is much we need to do – but forced military conscription is not the answer. It represents an appalling and unacceptable …

New year to bring numerous changes to taxes in Finland

THE NEW YEAR will bring a number of changes to taxation in Finland. The Finnish Tax Administration reminded earlier this month that the tax credit for household expenses will be lowered from a maximum of 2,250 euros to 1,600 euros for renovations and from …

Two dead after Lapland tourist bus crash in Finland

Two people were killed and several injured when a bus and a minivan carrying tourists mainly from China and Singapore collided in Finnish Lapland, police said Friday. The crash happened just before 1:00 pm local time (1100GMT) on Thursday not far from the …

Finland: Skilled Workers Must Earn €1,600 to Be Eligible for Residence Permits From January 2025

The Finnish government has decided that only foreigners who earn at least €1,600 per month will be eligible to obtain residence permits through employment. The income threshold will become effective on January 1, 2025, mainly affecting skilled workers from …

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