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‘Study and Stay in Turku’ event targets retention of international graduates
Turku’s ‘Study and Stay’ career event (5 Nov 2025) showcased local employers and provided immigration guidance to international students, encouraging them to settle in Finland after graduation. With the region facing skills shortages, the initiative links education, business and migration authorities to streamline work-permit pathways and boost retention.
Finnish embassy in Germany suspends consular phone duty on 5 Nov
The Finnish Embassy in Berlin temporarily closed its consular phone line on 5 Nov 2025, redirecting urgent calls to Helsinki. The one-day suspension illustrates capacity constraints in Finland’s consular network and reminds mobility teams to have contingency plans for travel-document emergencies.
Finland TalentMatch brings 1,500+ international tech professionals together with employers
The two-day Finland TalentMatch x Tech & IT (4–5 Nov 2025) connected over 1,500 vetted international tech professionals with 120 Finnish employers via a virtual matchmaking platform. The event helps companies fill Finland’s acute digital-skills gap while giving candidates visa and relocation guidance before they move. HR and mobility teams can immediately follow up with residence-permit applications under Finland’s fast-track specialist scheme.
Haaga-Helia opens 5–26 Nov online-degree application window – no residence permit required
Haaga-Helia opened applications (5–26 Nov 2025) for two fully online bachelor’s degrees delivered in English. Because courses are 100 % remote, admitted students are ineligible for Finnish residence permits, illustrating how universities are expanding education exports while easing pressure on visa processing.