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Employment contract (työsopimus)
Your agreement with an employer covering duties, pay, working time, and key terms.
...and other key terms. Detailed explanation In Finland, an employment contract can be written, oral, or even implied through actions. However, a written contract is strongly recommended and is...
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Gradunohjaaja: thesis supervisor
The academic supervisor assigned to guide master's thesis (gradu) work at Finnish universities.
...alignment. The supervisor-student relationship in Finland tends to be relatively informal compared to many other countries, reflecting the egalitarian Finnish academic culture. Thesis seminars...
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Hallitus (Government/Cabinet)
The Finnish coalition government led by the Prime Minister, responsible for executive decision-making.
...which typically consists of 12-19 ministers. Finland almost always has coalition governments, meaning multiple parties cooperate to form a majority. The government proposes laws to parliament,...
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Henkilöllisyystodistus: ID card
Official Finnish identity card that verifies identity and can serve as a travel document within Europe.
...document within Europe. Detailed explanation In Finland, a henkilöllisyystodistus is a credit card-sized identity document containing your photo, personal information, signature, and security...
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Jokamiehenoikeus (everyman's right)
The Finnish freedom to roam, allowing everyone to access nature regardless of land ownership.
...citizens and foreign visitors alike, making Finland's vast natural areas accessible to all. Detailed explanation Unlike many countries where private property boundaries strictly limit public...
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Kirjasto: library
Finnish public libraries offering free access to books, digital resources, workspaces, and community services.
...to musical instruments. Detailed explanation Finland consistently ranks among the top countries in the world for library usage, and Finnish libraries are far more than book depositories. They...
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Kunnanvaltuusto (Municipal Council)
The elected local government council that makes decisions on municipal services, taxes, and planning.
...council that governs a municipality (kunta). Finland has over 300 municipalities, each with its own council elected every four years in municipal elections. The council decides on local matters...
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Liukuva työaika: flexible working hours
The Finnish flextime system allowing employees to adjust their daily start and end times within agreed limits.
...in Finnish. It is a widely used system in Finland where employees can adjust their daily start and end times within agreed limits, as long as they complete the required total working hours....
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Lounas (Lunch)
Finnish workplace lunch culture featuring affordable buffet-style meals, typically costing 10-13 euros.
...meals. What it means Lounas means lunch, and in Finland it refers specifically to the midday meal culture centered around workplace dining. Finnish lunch culture is distinctive - most workplaces...
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Marjastus (Berry Picking)
The Finnish tradition of picking wild berries freely under everyman's rights, from blueberries to cloudberries.
...Marjastus means berry picking, and it is one of Finland's most cherished outdoor traditions. Under everyman's rights, anyone in Finland - residents and visitors alike - can freely pick wild berries...
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Migri: Finnish immigration service & permits
The Finnish Immigration Service; handles residence permits and many immigration decisions.
...under the Ministry of the Interior and serves as Finland's central authority for all immigration-related decisions. The agency was established in 1995 and has grown significantly as Finland has...
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Mökki (Summer Cottage)
The Finnish summer cottage tradition: a cornerstone of Finnish culture where families retreat to lakeside cabins for relaxation and nature.
...tradition is a cornerstone of Finnish culture - Finland has approximately 500,000 summer cottages for a population of 5.5 million people, making it one of the highest per-capita rates in the world....
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Neuvola: child health clinic
Free Finnish public health clinics, run by wellbeing services counties, providing prenatal care, child health checkups, and family support services.
...free and available to all families living in Finland, regardless of nationality or income. Attendance is voluntary but strongly encouraged, and participation is nearly universal in Finland. How...
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Occupational healthcare
Employer-provided healthcare; coverage varies by employer and provider.
...This is often the quickest way to see a doctor in Finland No Finnish required: Private providers often have English-speaking staff Scope varies: Ask HR exactly what your plan covers; some employers...
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OmaVero (MyTax)
The Finnish Tax Administration's online service for taxes, filings, and messages.
...hub for all your tax-related activities in Finland. Through this portal, you can access your pre-completed tax return, view your income and deduction details as reported by employers and...
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Opintojen hyväksiluku: credit transfer
The process of transferring previously earned university credits from abroad to a Finnish degree program.
...awarded upon completion of a study program in Finland Yliopisto (University): Research university in Finland offering academic degrees and conducting scientific research Ammattikorkeakoulu...
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Opiskelijaravintola: student restaurant
Kela-subsidized cafeterias at Finnish universities offering affordable meals for students.
...Europe. Kela (the Social Insurance Institution of Finland) subsidizes each student meal, bringing the price down to a maximum of 3.10 EUR for a basic meal in 2026 (after a Kela subsidy of 2.80 EUR)....
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Overtime (ylityö)
Work beyond regular hours; compensation and rules often depend on law and collective agreements.
...Industry-wide minimum employment conditions in Finland, set by collective bargaining Payslip (Palkkalaskelma): A breakdown of your salary, deductions, and payments for a pay period Employment...
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Peruspäiväraha: former basic unemployment allowance
Peruspäiväraha was a flat-rate unemployment benefit from Kela. It ended on 30 April 2026 and was replaced by the general social security benefit (yleistuki).
...was the basic unemployment allowance in Finland, a flat-rate benefit paid by Kela to unemployed jobseekers who met the work requirement but were not members of an unemployment fund. It ended...
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Pilkinta (Ice Fishing)
Traditional Finnish winter ice fishing, free under everyman's rights, practiced on frozen lakes across the country.
...permit or license. The activity is practiced on Finland's thousands of frozen lakes and is popular with people of all ages. Common catches include perch (ahven), pike (hauki), roach, and whitefish....