Emergencies
You probably won't have much cause to come into contact with the Finnish police , though if you do they are likely to speak English. As for health problems , if you're insured, you'll save time by seeing a doctor at a private health centre ( Laakariasema ) rather than queuing at a national health centre ( Terveyskeskus ). Medicines must be paid for at a pharmacy ( apteekki ), generally open daily 9am-6pm.
For all emergencies dial 112.
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