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Työttömyysturva: unemployment benefit
Finland's unemployment protection system providing financial support during job searches through various benefit types.
Työttömyysturva is the Finnish unemployment protection system, providing financial support to job seekers who lose their employment or cannot find...
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Vaellus (Hiking)
Finnish hiking culture with well-maintained trails, wilderness huts, and an extensive network across national parks.
Vaellus Hiking or trekking, a deeply popular outdoor activity in Finland with trails ranging from easy day walks to multi-day wilderness routes. What...
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Vahvistus (Strong Authentication)
Finland's strong electronic identification system using bank IDs, mobile certificates, or ID cards to access digital services securely.
Vahvistus (or vahva tunnistautuminen, strong authentication) refers to Finland's electronic identification system used to securely access online...
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Valmistuminen: graduation
The Finnish graduation process, traditions, and what international students need to know about completing their degree.
Valmistuminen means graduation or degree completion in Finnish. The Finnish graduation process involves completing all required credits and thesis...
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Vappu (May Day)
Finland's May Day celebration on May 1st: a joyful public holiday combining workers' rights traditions with student celebrations.
Vappu is Finland's May Day celebration, held on May 1st. It is a unique combination of International Workers' Day and a student celebration, making it...
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Verohallinto: tax administration
Finland's Tax Administration authority handling tax collection, returns, and taxpayer services.
Verohallinto (Finnish Tax Administration) is the government authority responsible for tax collection, processing tax returns, providing taxpayer...
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Veroprosentti: tax rate
Your personal tax percentage in Finland, determining how much income tax is withheld from your salary.
Veroprosentti (tax rate) is your personal tax percentage that determines how much income tax is withheld from your salary or other taxable income in...
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Vuosiloma: annual leave
Paid vacation days employees accrue in Finland, typically 2-2.5 days per month worked, governed by the Annual Holidays Act.
Vuosiloma is annual leave or paid vacation in Finnish. Finnish law guarantees all employees the right to paid vacation time, which accrues based on...