Päikky
Päikky is the name of the electronic system that early childhood education uses for children’s attendance registration and the planning of care times. Päikky is also the official communication channel…
The right to early childhood education
…education. The child’s parents or other guardians decide on the child’s participation in early childhood education. However, preschool education that precedes compulsory education is mandatory. With the amendment of the…
Official mail becomes electronic 14th April – learn more in webinars
In 2026, when legislation on the digital priority of official mail comes into force, mail from public authorities in Finland will primarily be electronic. In January 2026, the Digital and Population Data Services Agency will organise webinars for citizens to explain the transition to digital official mail.
Suomi.fi Messages
On 14th April 2026, official mail will transition to be primarily digital. From 14th April 2026, when you identify in any authority’s electronic service for the first time, you will be given a digital mailbox in Suomi.fi Messages.
Tobacco
…Tobacco smoking is prohibited in public areas/common spaces intended for the public. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration monitors tobacco laws in the workplace. Tobacco smoking is prohibited in all…
Termination of a place at an after-school activities facility (eftis)
A place in the morning and afternoon activities is granted for the entire school year at a time. Guardians commit to the activity schedule they have reserved for one term…
Request for an exemption from a public wastewater sewer network
…the property, costs arising from the connection, minimal need for water services or another similar special reason; and exemption does not compromise the economical and appropriate management of water services…
Areas outside public sewer networks
…If you wish, you can use the form made by the Finnish Water Utilities Association (FIWA). The completed investigation must be saved on the property and, if necessary, be shown,…
Exemptions from the wastewater treatment requirements for coastal areas and groundwater areas
…property owner and other life circumstances (in Swedish)Ladda ner Appendix 3D Prolonged unemployment or illness of the property owner or any other comparable social obstacle to payment (in Swedish)Ladda ner…
Looking for work?
…is to help youth aged 14–29 with immigrant background at all stages of job seeking. The starting point is the youth’s own motivation for job seeking and commitment to participate…