Those travelling to the island of Ulko-Tammio, located in the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park, will be asked to keep their phones in their pockets this summer. The aim is to encourage holidaymakers to switch off their smart …
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For urban residents in Finland who long for a rural getaway but lack a country house, a solution has emerged. Last month, an app called Talo Maalta (“A house in the country” in English) was launched, aiming to connect …
Dating-App-Like Service in Finland Matches Rural Homes with Occupants Read More »
On Tuesday, September 20, Finland sent a letter to the European Commission asking for common recommendations to all Schengen countries regarding the invalidation or cancellation of visas issued to Russian citizens and the imposition of entry bans. Finland requests …
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Now IT specialists and other highly qualified personnel can move to Finland under an accelerated scheme. The country’s authorities will issue them and their families a residence permit in just 14 days, and not in a month, as it …
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Finland has officially lifted the COVID-19-related restrictions at its borders today, July 1, the Border Guard has announced. Border checks have returned to pre-pandemic procedures. This means that all travelers arriving from non-EU/ Schengen countries will be exempted from …
Restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will end on 30 June. This means that third-country travellers arriving in Finland will no longer be required to hold vaccination or COVID-19 test certificates, and …
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The Finnish Ministry of the Interior prolongs entry restrictions on travellers from third countries to Finland until the end of this month, on June 30. Travellers from third countries will continue to be required to present proof of vaccination …
Finland’s last restrictions on events will end at the end of September and business events are given a go-ahead to resume from October 1st. As of October 1st, all restrictions on events will be lifted. However, the general hygiene …
Hotelbeds has today announced a new partnership with Visit Finland to promote the destination to its extensive network of US travel advisors. From mid-September, Hotelbeds will launch a campaign with Visit Finland to promote Finland as a safe destination …
Finland officially opened its borders today, July 26, for vaccinated travelers worldwide, after been isolated from the world for the last 17 months. As of 26 July 2021, travel to Finland is possible for all travelers who meet the …
Finland’s new entry model opens up Finland for leisure travelers: travelers from EU and Schengen countries can enter Finland freely as of 12 July without any additional health safety measures when they are fully vaccinated, or have had a …
Finland have announced that more relaxed entry restrictions will apply to arrivals from European Union Member States and Schengen Area countries. All citizens from EU/Schengen Area countries, provided that they have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 with one of …
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Business aviation company Jetflite is a first-mover in offering lower-emission private business flights in Finland. Jetflite is committed to sustainable aviation and is now taking the first steps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. …
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The Finnish city of Lahti launched the world’s first public ski-sharing program. The scheme will work in similar fashion to bike-sharing programs, with three pick-up and drop-off points located in the city – two in the city centre and …
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The Finnish Government has announced new amendments to travel restrictions for Finland which will enter into force on 28 September. The Finnish Government announced earlier in September that travel will be eased starting on 23 November with the introduction …
