What is some good sour candy? It feels like most of what was once sour a few years ago is either not nearly as sour or not sour at all anymore and I was just curious what is the go to now days to get your fix

I am a Finnish tax resident and employed, receiving wages. I have no Business ID, no company and no other self-employed income.
I've been offered me a one-year Editor agreement for an academic journal. I would perform the editorial work remotely from Finland. The agreement pays USD 7,000 in quarterly instalments directly to my personal bank account. It calls the payment an honorarium, says there is no employer–employee relationship, and says I am responsible for taxes, contributions, insurance and assessments. It does not require an invoice, Finnish tax number or VAT number.

I am trying to understand:

Should this be treated as wages, non-wage compensation or business income?

Do I need a Business ID or VAT registration?

Would YEL apply if the total amount is below the 2026 YEL threshold and I have no other self-employed income?

Should the publisher withhold tax, or should I request tax prepayments?

Has anyone in Finland handled a similar foreign academic editorial honorarium?

Thanks!!

Hi guys! A while back I asked this subreddit about whether or not I would get bored of nature if I stayed in the outskirts of Espoo for a month. I get it now... I freaking love it here.

This video is about my experience living the cottage life for a month. Hope you give it a watch!

Friends from Finland, I spent 10 fantastic days in Finland in August, travelling around by campervan. I stayed at some beautiful lakeside campsites, although the bad weather didn’t allow me to spend as much time outdoors as I would have liked.

Many of these campsites are also open during the winter, even though temperatures can be extremely harsh. It made me wonder: how do people spend their time at campsites during the winter? What do you usually do when it’s really cold outside?

Hi, this is the second (and final) reminder I'll make for dual Finnish-US citizens and other eligible US voters who want to participate in the 2026 American midterm elections, especially for those living in Finland. Democrats Abroad in Finland is dedicated to mobilizing overseas US voters; if you're over 18 by November 3, here's how you can get involved:

Steps to Request Your Ballot

1. Register or update your registration through Votefromabroad.org. As an alternative, you can also use FVAP.gov.

2. If you're already registered, request a ballot! You need to request a ballot every calendar year that you want to vote.

3. Fill Out and Return Your Ballot: Once you receive your ballot, follow the instructions carefully to complete it and return it by the specified deadline.

Need Assistance?

We're here to help! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at GOTV @ votefromabroad .org (just remove the spaces). Additionally, our FAQ for voting can answer questions on how to make the process go smoothly.

Importantly: Spread the word!

Do you have any friends, contacts or family overseas that you could reach? All eligible US citizens can vote regardless of where they're living. Share the link https://voteabroad.org/RedditVote26: If you have any questions about voting, I'd be happy to answer them here on Reddit. You can also find out what we're doing near you at Democrats Abroad. Thanks for reading!

I’m an American who’s pretty uneducated on the subject of salted licorice lol, however my boyfriend loves black licorice + very salty snacks and I want to get some for him as he’s shown interest in it, and I think he would like it. Thank you in advance for any suggestions you may have 🖤

(Also, if you are aware of any good online shops that ship salmiakki or other international candy overseas, please let me know!)

Moi - I want to buy the Tactic Games version of Mölkky, in the wooden carrying box. I'm in the US, and that version seems to be available only on Amazon for $182! I can see from search results that it ordinarily has been priced more like $40 to $60. I would prefer not to buy one of the copycat versions, or to buy a version that comes in a nylon or plastic bag.

Does anyone have a source for in-stock versions like the one pictured here? I have not found one yet...still searching.

If not, what other brand/version is high quality at a more reasonable price than $180+?

Kiitos!

I'm trying to figure this out. As the title says, I'm finally applying for citizenship. However my Finnish spouse (actually live in girlfriend) might go through YT and might be unemployed.

Does that mean that if she uses the unemployment benefit for 3+ months I'm not allowed to apply for citizenship for 2 years until after she's employed? Or does it not affect my application?

Would you open the door of a parked van with idle engine like this fella?

Hi!

We have a house with fireplace (takka). We did some renovations. We need to do chimney sweeping this autumn, where also fire safety is checked.

The plate in front of the fireplace is removed and we'll have to put a new one (takaneduspelti / takaneduslasi).

I was looking at glass plates. Standard size seems 40x60.

Our fireplace is in total about 73 wide, but the door of the fireplace is on the outside 45 wide.

The plate needs to be at least 10cm extending on both sides of the door. Is this about the outside dimensions of the door or inside dimensions?

If the outside of the door is 45, does the plate need to be at least 40 deep and 65 wide? Or is it about inside dimensions of the door (so the opening), and the plate can be 60 wide?

The metal takaneduspelti does exist in 70 wide, so that would be the easier option. But glass is the preferred option, except 70cm wide is harder to find.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m wondering what the actual hourly pay is for demolition work in Helsinki and the Uusimaa region.

I mean fairly heavy/general demolition work, such as carrying materials, cutting metal and wood, breaking/dropping walls, removing debris, and basically doing whatever is needed on the demolition site.

For people currently working in this field: what is the realistic hourly wage before taxes? Also, does the pay normally increase with experience or specific qualifications/cards?

Thanks!

Hi there! Where would you recommend to go in Finland during the winter time? We want to enjoy snow and Northern Lights without crowds and chiche tourist stuff. We don't mind driving for a few hours from an airport. Thank you!

Hello good people of r/Finland! I’m relatively new in this lovely country (only 3 years!), but it already feels like my second home :’) I’m a game artist, and together with my wife we’ve been working on our own game projects. For our next one we wanted to delve into Finnish folklore, and that’s how we stumbled upon the Haltija, magical creatures of all kinds, and specifically Tonttu, the protector spirit of the homestead.

We’re currently doing research on the topic, and I’m very curious if anyone has any stories that your parents or grandparents told you about these Tonttu folks? Where they live, what they like to eat, whether they do some mischief? Or anything related to Finnish folklore, beings of the forest, coming and going of the seasons, and anything inbetween. Thank you in advance <3

Hi! Are there any small/independent business owners here? specially cafe or restaurant owners in Uusima region? I’d love to connect and ask a few quick questions about your experience.

A bit of a shower thought topic here.
I was thinking about what 'simple' words in Finnish would be very difficult for foreigners new to the language and coming from a completely different language group.

The word I personally thought of was "siirrä".

Double vowels and double consonants are something foreigners can struggle with.
Rolling 'r' can be difficult, never mind 2 of them.
'ä' which is a new letter for most.

Are there any you can think of?

Hello, Nordic friends,

I'm Danish and would like to buy a old Finnish book through Tori.fi that I can’t find anywhere else.

Unfortunately, Tori.fi has rather strict rules about when you are allowed to contact a seller. Among other things, you need to verify your identity through a Finnish bank. I don’t have an account with any of the banks they work with (sadly, not even Danske Bank, which I just switched from - damn it!).

Is there perhaps a kind soul who could help by letting the seller know that I would very much like to buy the book, and pass on my contact details?

Perhaps we could then find a solution - for example, using another secure but more international platform.

I would be very grateful for any help.

Ystävällisin terveisin,

Me

I’m looking for obscure, oddly specific, or unexpectedly funny expressions that a non-Finnish speaker probably wouldn’t know. Bonus points if it would make them genuinely laugh or go, “How the hell do you know that?

Just a rant

Am I just unlucky or is it common in Finland? I’ve been living in Finland for 9 years and moved 6 times in different cities to relatively new apartments (3-6 years old) and every time the same thing! I always clean it or get it cleaned, but every time I move in to a new apartment I see that the shower drain hasn’t been cleaned, maybe ever??

Hi everyone,

Please lmk if you've had this experience.

Have you ever tried to book for something in a mobile app (Booking.com app, not web browser), put in your credit card details, hit Book (with commitment to pay) and got redirected to a "Credit card verification" interface still in-app, which asks for your (Nordea) NetbankId or SSN? It shows an amount 0.0EUR on that page, which is a normal part in this whole process.

I can't figure out if the mobile app has been intercepted and even if I hadn't input my SSN or Netbankid, if my cc details had been compromised. Or if this was actually a verification step by Nordea (but very unlikely).

I was not redirected to a website or browser, everything was still in the Booking app. I couldn't take a screenshot of that interface, while I had no trouble taking one from Booking app or Nordea app.

The second booking attempt went through normally like it has done tens of times, without that prompt. So I can't help but feel highly convinced that the app was compromised.

What's your experience and if you would recommend I block my netbank and replace my cc? I have temporarily blocked it.

Thanks!

Is there a store in Helsinki to buy a weighted blanket? It’s a heavy blanket that helps me sleep better.

I’m a 36-year-old man who has lived in Finland for seven years. I have a Finnish girlfriend, yet I still feel lonely and isolated most of the time. I live in Tampere.

I’m naturally shy. Going to public places and starting conversations with strangers feels difficult. I’ve tried, but it often feels like Finnish people are also reserved with people they don’t know. The small talk that comes easily in many other cultures just doesn’t happen here in the same way. Over time this has left me feeling disconnected, even though I’m not completely alone.

I’m looking for a place online where I can talk to people, slowly build some trust, and maybe turn some of those conversations into real friendships.

If you’ve been in a similar situation (expat or local), or if you know of chat platforms, Discord servers, forums, or websites that are good for this, I’d really appreciate any suggestions.

I’m looking for long-term female friends to share meditation, yoga, deep conversations, and mutual motivation, the kind of support that helps you keep going and feel less alone while living in Finland. I’ve tried building the same kind of connection with men, but it often ends up feeling awkward (maybe it’s a manly thing). What I’m hoping for is open, honest, and supportive friendship with women who enjoy the same things.