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1 month ago

Comet Lemmon now visible with naked eye over Finland

The best time to spot the comet is between around 20 October until early November, according to the Ursa astronomical association.
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1 month ago

Unemployment rose in September

The Finnish jobless rate is around ten percent.
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1 month ago

Tuesday’s papers: A seat at the table, a renter’s market, and kids eat too

Will Finland have a seat at the table in the upcoming Trump-Putin talks?
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2 months ago

Prosecutor files charges against suspected stalker of ex-PM Sanna Marin

Helsinki District Court issued the man with a one-year restraining order in January.
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2 months ago

Bankruptcies rise again

September saw more businesses in Finland close down.
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2 months ago

Police: Swedish criminals running drug network in Finland

A police investigation has found evidence that Swedish organisers arranged apartments in the Helsinki region to serve as drug distribution hubs.
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2 months ago

Lying down more dangerous to health than intermittent sitting, Finnish study finds

Excessive lounging was found to increase risks of a larger waist circumference and cardiovascular disease.
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2 months ago

Police investigate van explosion in Helsinki suburb

A powerful explosion rocked an eastern Helsinki suburb in the early hours of Monday.
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2 months ago

Astronomy enthusiast captures spectacular footage of green fireball over Finland

Dozens of observations were registered with the Ursa Astronomical Association, from locations such as Vaasa, Seinäjoki, Lapua, and Kokkola.
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2 months ago

Monday’s papers: Banking privacy, from MoMA to Helsinki, and going to waste

When it comes to plastic recycling, common sense doesn’t always apply.
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