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2 weeks ago

Finland approves citizenship test requirement

The law is scheduled to be implemented at the beginning of 2027.
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2 weeks ago

Most teens fear loneliness if Finland bans social media

A large survey asked nearly 61,000 kids and young people about their use — and opinions — of social media.
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2 weeks ago

How to follow the World Cup in Finland

The five-week festival of football kicks off on Thursday evening, and fans in Finland can watch every match thanks to a shared broadcasting deal between Yle and MTV.
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2 weeks ago

Finnish Putin sympathiser tied to Helsinki-funded group

The City of Helsinki has subsidised a neighbourhood association run by a man publicly sympathetic to Moscow.
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2 weeks ago

Thursday’s papers: ‘Serious problem’ with combat uniforms, Helsinki seaside pool demolition, and are you walking enough?

The combat uniforms are used by troops from Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
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2 weeks ago

New rule will soon make cancelling online orders easier

The EU says it should be just as easy to cancel an online order or subscription as it is to start one.
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2 weeks ago

Vantaa daycares to remove folding beds after child’s death

The beds will be replaced with models found to be safer, at an estimated cost of around 220,000 euros, according to the City.
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2 weeks ago

Finland must collect data on teachers to restore PISA rankings, Harvard professor says

The Finnish education system’s PISA scores have seen a steady but significant decline since the highs of the 2000s.
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2 weeks ago

Defence Forces’ lawyer faces charges for sharing classified photo on WhatsApp

Revealing a national secret is considered treason in Finland, and the maximum penalty for the crime is four years imprisonment.
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2 weeks ago

Finland world’s ninth most peaceful country

Iceland tops the ranking, according to the latest Global Peace Index.
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