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Finnish Copyright Act Section 12 regulate: “Reproduction for private use (1) Anyone may make single copies for his private use of a work that has been made public. The copies thus made may not be used for other purposes.” http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/kaannokset/1961/en19610404 http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/kaannokset/1961/en19610404.pdf Kopiosto Copyright society / Digital Licence for educational use “A few copies of works can be made for private use within...26.10.2016 15:21Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

Lpg cylinders with their valves still intact are categorized as hazardous waste and should be disposed in a waste collection center such as the HSL Sortti-stations. Since the Lpg-canister in question is considered as household waste, a store selling them isn't required to collect or dispose the canisters. For a household with no car, you can use public transports. The two Sortti-stations in Helsinki are in Kivikonlaita 5, 00940 HELSINKI and Betonitie 3, 00390 HELSINKI. The appropriate buses...6.8.2011 22:32

Since you didn't give very detailed information about the class, please see the link below (sources) for a PDF-file for guidelines for event organisers from the Event Office of City of Helsinki's Economic and Planning Centre. But basically, if the event is small scale (i.e. few people) and doesn't disturb the surroundings with noise or anything, you can freely use a city park for your class. 26.5.2015 17:10Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

You have a right to complain directly to the supermarket. They don´t have a right to advice the customer to complain to the producer. If they still insist you to complain to the producer, you can make a comlaint to the supermarket in writing. If you don´t receive a reply to your complaint, don´t leave the matter rest. Contact the consumer advisor. National phone number for consumer advisory services: 071 873 1901 (in Finnish) or 071 873 1902 (in Swedish) http://www.kuluttajavirasto.fi/en-...16.1.2012 16:25Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

Hello! 1. Finlex is a database of finnish legistlative information. Fertility treatment is controllod in Finland by Act on Assisted Fertility Treatments (1237/2006). This act was legistlated in 2006. Before that fertility treatments were controllod by other laws related to health care. You can find the english translation of The Act on Assisted Fertility Treatments here: http://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/2006/en20061237.pdf If you need more detailed information about the legistlation...10.1.2012 13:56Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

Hi. Here are some quotes from the report, "Can a child be home alone" "Finnish law does not define when a child can be left alone at home. Child Welfare Act, the authorities have to intervene when a child neglect endangers the child's development." "International recommendations England National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Thurs Children (NSPCC) recommends that children under 12 years of age should never be left alone, and not less than 16 years of age should be left alone at...27.12.2010 15:09

First of all, sorry for the latecoming answer. Your question was quite difficult to answer and in the end only some information was found. As in all EU countries, customs are regulated in Finland mainly through EU common customs tariff and of course, by law. For reasons that remained unsolved the finnish custom officer defines the custom value as transaction-value. This method is quite common also in other european countries. http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/dossier/dossier_25.htm http://www....6.8.2009 20:10

The Consumer Agency monitors a number of laws that protect the consumer on the market. You can file a complaint about inappropriate marketing, unreasonable terms of a contract, contract modification or breach of good debt collecting. Advice on consumer rights, tel. +358 10 19 4675, Mon–Thurs, 10am–noon. http://www.kuluttajavirasto.fi/Page/270e0c87-4973-4d20-baac-a5d0bebc5be4.aspx Contact form: http://www.kuluttajavirasto.fi/Page/4247273b-5403-44fb-ae2d-acb024fdad54.aspx28.5.2009 12:03Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

You'll find it here: http://www.finlex.fi/en/6.4.2009 13:20

The following web-sites contain information concerning divorce laws both in the Republic of South-Africa and Tunisia respectively. SOUTH AFRICA http://www.polity.org.za/searchquick.php "divorce" http://www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/South_Africa.htm GlobaLex site with many links to databases http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/your_gov/595/services/11532 http://www.famsa.org.za/copedivl.html FAMSA site TUNISIA http://www.law.emory.edu/IFL/legal/tunisia.htm http://www.law.emory.edu/IFL/...27.4.2007 09:12Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

According to the finnish Copyright Act it is possible for a private person to make a few (2-3) copies of a published work for private use. Therefore one can copy CDs and DVDs for private use only. Library staff cannot assist the customer in copying because the library is a public institution. The customer must make the copies himself. The Helsinki City Library offers the public all the modern IT-technology that is available. More information about the available computers and other equipment...18.1.2007 16:30

The following web-site contains pertinent official information concerning permits to stay in Finland: http://www.infopankki.fi/en-GB/permits/ All in all, http://www.infopankki.fi contains a wealth of information for foreigners living and working in Finland.29.11.2006 13:35Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

Section 19 (175/1996) of the Adoption Act (153/1985) says: "The purpose of inter-country adoption service is (1) to provide for a child under 18 years of age habitually resident abroad and in need of adoptive parents an adopter habitually resident in Finland". So if a person is "habitually resident in Finland" it seems to be possible. For more information contact one of the three providers of international adoption in Finland: Interpedia: http://www.interpedia.fi/english.html City of...18.11.2006 14:46Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

Foreigners can buy property in Finland, the same law concerns Finnish citizens and foreigners in this matter. Here are some useful links: http://www.expat-finland.com/moving_to_finland/housing.html http://www.finlandforum.org http://www.infopankki.fi/en-GB/Where_to_Find_Accommodation/ http://www.suomi.fi/english/immigration_and_emigration/5.9.2006 14:27Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

Hi! Yes, in Finland a retailer is entitled to check your identity if you pay with bank/credit card (and the sum is over 50€) or if you buy on HP. This, of course, is partly for your own security – the meaning is to ascertain that you really are the holder of the card you are using. The website of the Data Protection Board gives you more information on the use of the social security number in Finland, unfortunately not all has been translated in to English… http://www.tietosuoja.fi/1560.htm .21.4.2006 16:13

There is concession called Domestic help credit (kotitalousvähennys). For more information on eligibility for this tax credit, see http://www.vero.fi/nc/doc/download.asp?id=3758;64331 Possible to deduct rennovations expences from rental income is better ask directly Finnish Finnish Tax Administration http://www.vero.fi/default.asp?language=ENG&domain=VERO_ENGLISH23.5.2005 09:05Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

If a house or apartment is in your own use in Finland, no income tax will be levied. If you rent out the real property, building, house or apartment, the net profit of your rental activity will be assessed at the 28-percent capital income tax rate. The town or city where a piece of real property, a building, house or apartment in Finland is located will collect real estate tax. Source: http://www.nordisketax.net/ Real property situated in Finland is subject to real estate tax (kiinteistövero...17.5.2005 15:05Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto

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