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by FinlandGirl
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Opinions on kela and tax changes?
Replies: 6
Views: 280

Re: Opinions on kela and tax changes?

I will refrain from going in further detail, because it would require copying very long and extensive law texts and EU-court case law And especially that last sentence we can argue here that Finland is violating those principles You are making a fool of yourself when you first boldly talk about &qu...
by FinlandGirl
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Court dismisses assault charges against daycare workers, orders child to pay legal costs
Replies: 6
Views: 219

Re: Court dismisses assault charges against daycare workers, orders child to pay legal costs

pursuing such a frivolous court case (taken into account that the police and prosecutor did not see enough evidence to prosecute the workers) I should have been more clear and need to rephrase the "discretion of the court" . An opinion piece from a judge at Yle.fi some years ago, stated t...
by FinlandGirl
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Court dismisses assault charges against daycare workers, orders child to pay legal costs
Replies: 6
Views: 219

Re: Court dismisses assault charges against daycare workers, orders child to pay legal costs

Source: https://yle.fi/a/74-20081045 How in a civilized country can you possibly order a 5 year old to pay 35.000€ I guess we are missing some information here. Possibly he/she (or the parents) will file for bankruptcy (of the child) immediately? Nobody get's paid and the workers have to pay their ...
by FinlandGirl
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Opinions on kela and tax changes?
Replies: 6
Views: 280

Re: Opinions on kela and tax changes?

Providing a reasonable and sufficient social welfare system for the unfortunate and poor residents, is also a requirement from the EU that Finland violates and is only able to dodge that bullet by arguing that there is basic income support. There is no such EU requirement, and not all EU countries ...
by FinlandGirl
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Applying for Citizenship 2024
Replies: 598
Views: 64850

Re: Applying for Citizenship 2024

Airlines have to pay a hefty fine when they bring anyone inside Schengen who does not have permission to enter and gets refused to enter Schengen, so they are checking carefully whether you are permitted to enter. I have never seen the airline staff check my passport very carefully. As a UK passpor...
by FinlandGirl
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Applying for Citizenship 2024
Replies: 598
Views: 64850

Re: Applying for Citizenship 2024

Somebody here did write that they were abroad at the time of the decision and migri contacted them and knew they were abroad and the decision was made once they returned (due to the residence card being immediately cancelled once you are awarded citizenship). But somebody else wrote that they retur...
by FinlandGirl
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:09 am
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Opinions on kela and tax changes?
Replies: 6
Views: 280

Re: Opinions on kela and tax changes?

What do people think of the changes that are already underway and planned? Will they be reverted when the current government is pushed out? Finland hasn't had a left majority in parliament for decades, and there won't be radical changes if there are government changes after the 2027 election. In to...
by FinlandGirl
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Buying used car
Replies: 2
Views: 242

Re: Buying used car

I am planning to buy a used Toyota Yaris hybrid 2018 from my friend. Although the car looks in good condition but would still like to get a "mechanical insurance" apart from the bank insurance. When buying from the dealership, they offer a kind of Turva for 1or2 years(covers engine breakd...
by FinlandGirl
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:23 pm
Forum: Jobs and Entrepreneurship in Finland
Topic: Looking for an accounting firm
Replies: 1
Views: 188

Re: Looking for an accounting firm

Does anyone have any recommendations for an accounting firm around Martinlaakso/Myyrmäki/Helsinki area? I woud like to register a toiminimi and get some assistance with tax, deductions, submissions etc. I was looking at services offered by OP (https://www.op.fi/yritykset/asiakkuus/toiminimi) and uk...
by FinlandGirl
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Is healthcare different for RP vs citizens?
Replies: 7
Views: 395

Re: Is healthcare different for RP vs citizens?

It is mandatory for Finnish employers to provide occupational healthcare, and the services provided by the employer-provided private healthcare are usually sufficient that employees rarely have to use public healthcare. ”Statutory occupational health care does not include medical care. However, an ...
by FinlandGirl
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Is healthcare different for RP vs citizens?
Replies: 7
Views: 395

Re: Is healthcare different for RP vs citizens?

My family is planning on moving to Finland next year on a remigration visa. Is healthcare the same for people with residency permits compared to citizens? The healthcare coverage you and your family will get should match what Finnish citizens receive. My husband and I will both continue to work for...
by FinlandGirl
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: Swedish classes
Replies: 7
Views: 363

Re: Swedish classes

I love studying Finnish and will continue to study it. But with the potential for language requirements for a permanent residence permit, I’m strongly considering learning Swedish just to pass that test. I do not think this is a good idea. Swedish is only slightly easier to learn than Finnish, and ...
by FinlandGirl
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: PR Application 2023
Replies: 55
Views: 28270

Re: PR Application 2023

What about those of us who are here on a remigration permit? We are not required to have jobs or prove income to obtain this unique permit. I am retired and have a monthly pension and savings, and my husband will start to receive his pension the same year we are eligible to apply for our permanent ...
by FinlandGirl
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: PR Application 2023
Replies: 55
Views: 28270

Re: PR Application 2023

What about those of us who are here on a remigration permit? We are not required to have jobs or prove income to obtain this unique permit. I am retired and have a monthly pension and savings, and my husband will start to receive his pension the same year we are eligible to apply for our permanent ...
by FinlandGirl
Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: Living in Finland
Topic: PR Application 2023
Replies: 55
Views: 28270

Re: PR Application 2023

I don't know how you understand (The applicant must not have resorted to unemployment security) if I participate in the Immigrant Integration Programme at the TE office to learn Finnish and receive unemployment benefit during this period, for example for 6 months or a year. Even if I find a job lat...