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10 months ago

Stubb: Finland condemns Israel’s ground attack on Gaza

President Stubb has generally been more forthright in condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza than the Finnish government, which is politically divided over the issue.
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10 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Opposition SDP ahead of the pack, more kids on nicotine, and Sweden’s waning Finland fascination

Surveys suggest Swedes are increasingly interested in Finland, but fewer of them are actually visiting their Nordic neighbour.
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10 months ago

Police will not investigate Finns Party MPs controversial remarks about immigrants

Earlier this month, the Equality Ombudsman characterised Teemu Keskisarja’s comments as racist.
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10 months ago

Police complete probe of Finnish berry firm suspected of trafficking Thai workers

There are a total of 140 victims in the human trafficking case linked to the Sotkamo-based berry company Arctic Group, according to authorities.
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10 months ago

Rapidly declining population forecast paints bleak picture for Finland’s future

One of the only ways out of the predicament would rely on continued immigration, according to an expert.
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