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2 months ago

At least 15k customers in limbo after ordering from bankruptcy-hit Asko, Sotka

Up to 20,000 customers are still waiting for goods they ordered from the home furnishing chains before the bankruptcy filing.
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2 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: A leftist rise, inaccessible pensions, and another Finnish firm departs

Voters’ support for the opposition Left Alliance has reached a 15-year high, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
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2 months ago

Finland moves to tighten Kela’s home care allowance for newcomers

The law proposal still needs approval by the legislature.
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2 months ago

Finland sees more foreign visitors, overnight stays reach new high

Recent trends suggest that visitors are increasingly heading towards northern destinations, seeking out so-called ‘coolcations’, according to Visit Finland.
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2 months ago

Helsinki school finds unique solution for Ramadan-fasting students

“We noticed that the fasting middle school students didn’t enjoy sitting in the cafeteria with all the food, drinks and smells there,” the principal explained.
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2 months ago

Purra wants immigrants to work for benefits

With election season approaching, Yle’s political correspondent Marica Paukkeri says politicians’ statements should be treated with caution.
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2 months ago

Tuesday’s papers: The cost of convenience, unvisited America, and fossil fans

A now-bankrupt pizza chain says it struggled to give up a third of the pie.
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2 months ago

Rovaniemi chosen as site for Nato’s Forward Land Forces HQ

Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato’s Forward Land Forces’ permanent presence in the region.
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2 months ago

“What is enough?” — Rising food prices loom as Finland moves to curb supermarket private labels

A bill to help food producers could drive up prices that have already surged in recent years.
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2 months ago

Librarian finds €2,000 in returned book

Someone returned a book in Espoo with twenty 100-euro notes tucked between the pages.
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