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4 weeks ago

Police suspect missing Karf family hiding in Sweden

The Finnish family of ten vanished a couple of years ago.
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4 weeks ago

Kela chief Lasse Lehtonen returns to post after extended sick leave

A serious health condition kept the benefits agency boss on sick leave for several months.
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4 weeks ago

Monday’s papers: Finland celebrates hockey, train disruptions hit capital, and Åland sticks to demilitarisation

Finns again climbed statues to celebrate sporting success.
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4 weeks ago

Finland wins hockey world title

A goal by Konsta Helenius in overtime means Finland are world champions for the fifth time.
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4 weeks ago

Finland begins summer with cloud and rain before warmer temperatures arrive

Temperatures are expected to rise in the middle of next week when a warm air front arrives into Finland from southern Europe.
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4 weeks ago

IS: PM Orpo ready to publish classified Tiitinen list

The document contains the names of 18 Finnish people suspected of being in contact with the Stasi, the former East Germany’s security service.
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4 weeks ago

Finland to test public warning siren at noon on Monday

The Interior Ministry says it is important for members of the public to recognise the difference between the test signal and the public warning signal.
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4 weeks ago

Italian president confers medals of honour on Finnish divers

The three Finns were involved in the high-risk recovery of the bodies of five Italian citizens off the coast of the Maldives earlier this month.
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4 weeks ago

Finland face Swiss in ice hockey world final after victory over Canada

Sunday’s final gives Finland an opportunity to win their fifth ever world championship title.
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4 weeks ago

Blue-and-Black Movement proposes school segregation

The Blue-Black Movement returned to Finland’s political party register last year.
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