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2 months ago

Cabinet gains vote of confidence after poverty challenge

Three left-leaning opposition parties accused the government of failing the nation on poverty and the rising cost of living — but it easily survived a confidence vote.
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2 months ago

You can now major in a language without prior knowledge

To stir interest, Finnish universities are admitting beginners to language majors.
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2 months ago

Citizenship test moves forward as government submits immigration-tightening proposals

The government has submitted a series of immigration-related measures to Parliament, including a citizenship test.
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2 months ago

Finland plans tourist tax

The Ministry of Finance is preparing legislation allowing Finnish municipalities to levy a tax on domestic and foreign tourists.
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2 months ago

Biggest builder sheds jobs as construction sector slump deepens

Overall, the number of people with jobs rose in March for the first time in years.
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2 months ago

Finland’s longest bridge opens to pedestrians on Saturday

Helsinki’s new Crown Bridges will fully open to pedestrians at 2pm on Saturday and to cyclists at 5pm.
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2 months ago

Friday’s papers: Russia rocket sparks alarm, youth vote debate resurfaces, and warm spell gives way to cool weekend

A rocket launch from Russia briefly caused alarm in eastern Finland.
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3 months ago

Finland limits involvement in Venice Biennale over Russia’s participation

Russia is due to open its own pavilion at the renowned Venice Biennale event for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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3 months ago

Henna Virkkunen makes Time’s 100 most influential people

The magazine praised Virkkunen’s stamina and leadership, saying Europe needs someone with endurance at a time of growing pressure.
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3 months ago

HS: Helsinki funding second group sending kids to Crimea camp

Helsingin Sanomat has revealed that the City of Helsinki provided funds to another group sending children on trips to occupied Crimea.
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