Finland proposes civic knowledge test for citizenship as immigration rules tightenThe Finnish government on Thursday proposed that a test covering knowledge of Finnish society would be required for gaining citizenship, as...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Extensive growth toll from Iran warBusiness surveys from Australia to the US revealed growing pessimism about economic growth, with several price readings accelerating signif...
29 Mar, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Finland plans to tighten checks on residence permits of international studentsFinland is proposing stricter monitoring of international student residence permits, potentially revoking them if students receive social a...
19 Jan, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Finland's crackdown on undocumented migrants sparks fearThe Finnish government's crackdown on immigration has led to a sharp rise in deportations, raising fears among undocumented migrants who co...
01 Nov, 2025, 10.37 AM IST
How to secure Permanent Residency in the world’s happiest countryFinland, recognized as the world's happiest country for eight years, offers a path to permanent residency for non-EU citizens. Individuals ...
23 Sep, 2025, 01.55 PM IST
Is that a subtle sulk growing on the face of 'the happiest nation on Earth'?Despite being named the happiest country, Finland grapples with economic challenges, labour strikes, mental health issues, loneliness, and ...
30 Mar, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Finland is looking for international talent; specially in IT, healthcare and cleantechFinland has established itself as a center of possibilities for students, researchers, and innovators, actively inviting global workers to ...
17 Nov, 2023, 06.37 PM IST
Unemployed foreign workers will need to leave as Finland tightens rules for non-EU work permit holdersAdditionally, under the new regulations, residence permits can be terminated if a person's employment comes to an end. The ministry pointed...
09 Sep, 2023, 01.53 PM IST
Finland wants 15,000 international students, 30,000 workers a year by 2030"The Finnish society is ageing; therefore, the country needs more young people to join the labour market. There are open positions across m...
19 Jul, 2023, 11.07 AM IST
Finland's D visa to speed-up entry of students, researchersWith a D visa, one can enter Finland immediately after they have been issued a residence permit. Finland's long-term D visas will be grante...
25 Dec, 2022, 09.12 AM IST
Battlefield failures 'force' Russian military to target dams in Ukraine, says UK intelligenceRussian forces have attacked the Pechenihy dam that is located on Siverskyy Donets river with powerful missiles and other weapons, media re...
25 Sep, 2022, 07.10 PM IST
'World's happiest country' seeks migrantsWhile many Western countries are battling weak population growth, few are feeling the effects as sharply as Finland.
22 Jun, 2021, 12.16 PM IST
EU beckons Indian tech talentA crackdown on H-1B visas over the past two years has, however, resulted in a sharp spike in rejections and made Indian companies realign t...
18 Dec, 2019, 08.50 AM IST
Finland to grant work visas within two weeks from next year: Finnish employment ministerIn an interview to PTI, Finnish employment minister Timo Harakka said that his government plans to reduce the time taken to grant work visa...
22 Nov, 2019, 05.02 PM IST
Bangladesh pilot flying to bring PM Sheikh Hasina back home caught without passport at Qatar airportThe flag carrier sent the passport of the pilot in another flight to Qatar later, Civil Aviation Secretary Mohibul Haque told bdnews24.
07 Jun, 2019, 02.18 PM IST
No illegal immigrants from India at present: FinlandIndian ambassador to Finland Aladiyan Manickam said, "The system is so effective and transparent that it's really tough for any illegal imm...
26 Aug, 2013, 02.43 PM IST
TCS, HCL Tech, Infosys under pressure on US immigration bill, job cutsIT companies have been under pressure as it grapples with both tailwinds in terms of currency; and headwinds in terms of US Immigration bil...
01 Jul, 2013, 11.06 AM IST