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2 weeks ago

Finland’s PM criticises Orbán at EU summit

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) accused the Hungarian leader of “using Ukraine as a weapon in his election campaign”.

All News | Ambulances in Finland | Foreign policy | Lions Clubs International | Russian attack on Ukraine | Society | Ukraine

2 weeks ago

Finnish Lions Club sending 12 ambulances to Ukraine

Members of the club are driving the vehicles all the way to Ukraine.

All News | Business | Domestic news | Kotipizza

2 weeks ago

Kotipizza Group sells Social Burger Joint to franchisee

The burger chain saw quick success after it opened its first restaurant in Helsinki’s Sörnäinen district about a decade ago.

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2 weeks ago

Finland ranks as “world’s happiest country” for 9th year in a row

Finns rated their life satisfaction at an average of 7.8 on a scale of 1-10.

All News | Domestic news | E-scooters | Helsinki | Helsinki (Administration) | Society | Technology | Transport

2 weeks ago

Helsinki expands mandatory e-scooter parking zones

At first, the expansion will include the neighbourhoods of Taka-Töölö, Kallio, Kalasatama and Pasila.

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2 weeks ago

Thursday’s papers: How Finnair keeps flying, blackout scenarios, and Finland’s medicated boys

A power blackout across the country would disrupt everyone’s ability to communicate, including essential authorities.

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2 weeks ago

Sunny weekend in store as grey skies clear

Temperatures are still expected to dip below freezing at night, so motorists don’t need to change their winter tyres just yet.

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2 weeks ago

Orpo: Europe should help secure Hormuz Strait, but Iran conflict is US-Israel war

Donald Trump has called on allies to take part in securing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as it channels around 20 percent of the world’s oil.

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2 weeks ago

Stubb tells BBC Trump has no grounds to call on Nato

Alexander Stubb highlighted Nato’s role as a defence alliance.

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2 weeks ago

Kela notes uptick in anxiety disorder-based sick leave benefits

Mental health-based sickness leave benefits periods have become increasingly common in recent years, particularly among women, a Kela report says.