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ALV (VAT): Finnish value-added tax guide
Value-added tax in Finland; often shown on invoices and receipts.
ALV (arvonlisävero) is Finland's value-added tax (VAT), a consumption tax added to most goods and services sold in the country. Detailed explanation...
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Avantouinti (Ice Swimming)
The Finnish tradition of swimming in a hole cut in winter ice, often combined with sauna, for health and wellness.
Avantouinti Ice swimming - the Finnish practice of swimming in a hole cut in frozen lake or sea ice, typically paired with sauna. What it means...
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Ennakkoperintä (Tax Withholding)
Finland's system of prepaying taxes through salary withholding, ensuring taxes are collected throughout the year rather than in a lump sum.
Ennakkoperintä refers to Finland's tax withholding system - the practice of collecting income tax in advance through deductions from your salary,...
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Erikoisruokavalio (Special Diet)
Finland's strong culture of accommodating dietary restrictions including lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan options.
Erikoisruokavalio A special diet or dietary restriction; Finland excels at accommodating various dietary needs in everyday food culture. What it means...
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Finnish ID card (henkilökortti)
Official identity document issued by the police in Finland, valid for travel within the EU/EEA.
The Finnish ID card (henkilökortti) is an official identity document issued by the Finnish police. It serves as proof of identity and citizenship, and...
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Harjoittelu: internship / practical training
Workplace internship or practical training period that is part of many Finnish degree programs.
Harjoittelu means internship or practical training in Finnish. It refers to a supervised work experience period that is either a mandatory part of a...
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Henkilöllisyystodistus: ID card
Official Finnish identity card that verifies identity and can serve as a travel document within Europe.
Henkilöllisyystodistus (identity card or ID card) is an official Finnish identity document issued by the police that verifies the holder's identity...
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Holiday bonus pay in Finland (lomaraha)
Holiday bonus pay (lomaraha) in Finland: usually 50% of your holiday pay, set by your collective agreement, not by law. Who gets it, when it is paid and that it is taxed as wages.
The holiday bonus (lomaraha) is a common extra payment related to annual leave. The exact rules vary and are often defined by a collective agreement...
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Finnish terms glossary: essential vocabulary for expats
Finnish terms, abbreviations, and concepts for expats working and living in Finland. From Kela to HETU, understand it all.
Finnish terms glossary Moving to Finland means encountering a whole new vocabulary of institutions, processes, and concepts. This glossary helps you...
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Isännöitsijä: property manager
Professional property manager who handles daily administration and maintenance of Finnish housing companies.
Isännöitsijä is the property manager responsible for the day-to-day administration of a housing company (taloyhtiö or asunto-osakeyhtiö) in Finland....
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Isyysloma: paternity leave
Parental leave for fathers and non-birth parents in Finland, part of the reformed equal parental leave system.
Isyysloma is paternity leave in Finnish, though the term is being replaced by gender-neutral language in Finland's reformed parental leave system....
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Itsenäisyyspäivä (Independence Day)
Finland's national Independence Day on December 6th, commemorating the declaration of independence from Russia in 1917.
Itsenäisyyspäivä is Finland's Independence Day, celebrated on December 6th. It commemorates Finland's declaration of independence from Russia on...
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Jokamiehen oikeudet (Everyman's Rights)
Finland's right to roam: the legal right for everyone to access nature, forage, and enjoy the outdoors regardless of land ownership.
Jokamiehen oikeudet (Everyman's Rights, also called "Freedom to Roam") is a fundamental legal principle in Finland granting everyone - residents and...
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Juhannus (Midsummer)
Finland's Midsummer celebration held in late June, one of the most important holidays when the country largely shuts down.
Juhannus is Finland's Midsummer celebration, held on the Saturday between June 20 and 26. It is one of the most important holidays in Finland,...
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Kaamos (Polar Night)
The period of extended winter darkness in northern Finland when the sun does not rise above the horizon, and its effects on daily life.
Kaamos refers to the period of polar night in northern Finland when the sun does not rise above the horizon. In Utsjoki, Finland's northernmost...
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Kesätyö: summer job
The Finnish tradition of summer employment, a key opportunity for students and internationals to gain work experience.
Kesätyö means summer job in Finnish. Summer employment is a deeply rooted tradition in Finland, with the majority of students and young people working...
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Kirjasto: library
Finnish public libraries offering free access to books, digital resources, workspaces, and community services.
Kirjasto means library in Finnish. Finnish public libraries are world-renowned for their quality, accessibility, and range of services far beyond...
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Lounas (Lunch)
Finnish workplace lunch culture featuring affordable buffet-style meals, typically costing 10-13 euros.
Lounas Lunch, and particularly the Finnish workplace lunch tradition of affordable, nutritious midday meals. What it means Lounas means lunch, and in...
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Luontopolku (Nature Trail)
Marked nature trails in Finnish forests and parks, often with information boards about local flora and fauna.
Luontopolku A marked nature trail, typically a shorter walking path through forests or natural areas with educational information boards. What it...
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Marjastus (Berry Picking)
The Finnish tradition of picking wild berries freely under everyman's rights, from blueberries to cloudberries.
Marjastus Berry picking, a beloved Finnish tradition protected by everyman's rights (jokamiehenoikeus) that allows anyone to pick wild berries freely....