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The first Sunday morning service (in Finnish or Swedish) in Lutheran churches is usually held at 10.00. The Evangelial Lutheran church is Finland's biggest, with the Orthodox church the second state faith.
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Tax-free Shopping and Export Service description
Anyone permanently resident outside the EU and Norway can shop tax free in Finland, thus saving about 12 (max. 16) per cent on purchases of over 40 e.
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Banking & Foreign Exchange and Postal Services description
Finnish banks are open from Monday to Friday 09.15 - 16.15 (office hours may vary regionally), closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Public and National Holidays description
There are a dozen official holidays in Finland, 10 church holidays and only two other national holidays, May Day on May 1st, also known as Vappu, and Independence Day on December 6th.
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Driving in Finland description
The Finnish drive on the right and overtake on the left. Driving in Finland is a relatively stress-free and enjoyable experience but can in winter months be dangerous.
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Finland's range of restaurants and dining options has expanded significantly in recent years, and in addition to excellent menus comprising fresh, in-season Finnish ingredients, the country also caters for just about every...
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Eighty per cent of the water in Finland is classed as being exceptionally clean. Improved water protection has resulted in an improvement in the quality of the water emitted by both industry and municipalities.
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In Helsinki the Lost Property Service (Löytötavarapalvelu) is at Mäkelänkatu 56, 00510 Helsinki, tel. +358-(0)600 41006 (service number euro 1.67/min + local net charge), fax. +358-(0)600 14108. Open from Monday to Friday 09.00 -...
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Finland caters well for disabled people, and legislation ensures that this is the case. Public amenities and transport take relatively good account of people with mobility problems.
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Emergencies and Medical Services description
To contact the emergency services in any EU country from any phone, fixed or mobile, dial 112, free of charge. Information about health care available in Helsinki round the clock: tel. +358 -(0)9 10 023.
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