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3 months ago

APN Podcast on Video: Trials and tribulations of the Finnish job market

The challenges internationals face when trying to find a job in Finland is the topic in the All Points North on Video studio this week.
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3 months ago

Rising pollen counts pull down final exam results

Pollen exposure has been linked to poorer results in matriculation exams.
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3 months ago

Ukrainian drone strike near Finland highlights growing reach

Russian port fires are worsening Finnish air quality in border areas.
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3 months ago

A million could be at risk of poverty in Finland, says social affairs federation

The state has failed in its efforts to reduce poverty and marginalisation, the Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health (Soste) says.
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3 months ago

Highest rate of unvaccinated kids in Åland

Some Swedish parents with far-right views have moved to Åland in order to homeschool their children, which is generally banned in Sweden.
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3 months ago

Räsänen “shocked” by Supreme Court hate speech conviction

Former interior minister and Christian Democrats leader Päivi Räsänen was found guilty of incitement after four years of court proceedings.
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3 months ago

Thursday’s papers: JEF leaders in Helsinki, sword attack in Lapland, wartime EV boost

Helsinki braces for traffic disruptions as the leaders of the UK, Netherlands, Nordics and Baltics gather for a defence summit. Overhead, there’s a no-fly zone for drones.
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3 months ago

Suomen Sokeri cutting up to 26 jobs

The sugar firm is ending production of its lump, powdered and fine-granulated sugar products in Finland.
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3 months ago

Clocks spring forward this weekend

Winter time, or standard time, comes to an end this Sunday.
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3 months ago

Helsinki flat sells for €59k as housing market hits new lows

Current prices correspond roughly to those last seen in 1997, according to Danske Bank.
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