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2 weeks ago

Fingrid: Finland’s electricity consumption hits all-time high

Demand is high as temperatures drop across the country on Thursday, with parts of Finnish Lapland seeing the mercury plunge below -40 degrees Celsius.
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2 weeks ago

Trump moves to pull US from Helsinki-based hybrid centre

The decision is part of a broader push to uncouple the United States from more than 60 international organisations.
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2 weeks ago

Maternity benefit rises as Finland updates baby box for newborns

The value of the baby box is rising to 210 euros.
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2 weeks ago

Thursday’s papers: The Estonian example, a taxi turf war, and hope springs eternal

Helsingin Sanomat writes about a Finnish couple who had been struggling in Helsinki but fulfilled their dreams of running a successful business and starting a family after moving to Estonia.
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2 weeks ago

Yle poll: Finns Party support rises, despite eye-stretching racism row

Last month, several members of the Finns Party posted photos on social media that were widely viewed as racist and damaging to Finland’s image abroad.
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2 weeks ago

NBI seizes Fitburg vessel

Investigators are probing whether the cable damage was intentional.
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2 weeks ago

Jobs hit chopping block at Posti, Telia

Restructuring plans at Finland’s postal service and a telecoms firm could cost hundreds of jobs.
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2 weeks ago

Customs: Fitburg vessel did not violate sanctions

Two Finnish state authorities have concluded that there is no reason to detain the vessel suspected in the New Year’s cable incident.
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2 weeks ago

Finland sees consumer prices rise in December

The biggest increases were seen in healthcare-related costs, according to Statistics Finland’s preliminary data.
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2 weeks ago

FT: US firms plan to buy $22bn of Lukoil assets — deal would include Teboil stations in Finland

The prospective buyers include US petroleum company Chevron and private equity firm Quantum Capital Group, according to the Financial Times.
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