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5 months ago

Language teachers worried about focus on English

According to teachers, the popularity of many traditionally important languages, such as Swedish, German, French and Russian, is slowly fading.
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5 months ago

Finnwatch calls out private healthcare firms’ tax planning

The NGO’s review included Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Attendo, Pihlajalinna, Coronaria and Esperi Care.
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5 months ago

Russian neo-Nazi mercenary appeals Ukraine war crimes convictions in Finland

Last year, Helsinki District Court handed Voislav Torden a life sentence for atrocities against Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.
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5 months ago

APN Survey: Tell us what you think

What would you like to hear on the All Points North podcast?
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5 months ago

Monday’s papers: Cold snap chills spot prices, quenching AI’s thirst, and selfish Europeans

Helsingin Sanomat explains why spot electricity isn’t always cheaper.
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5 months ago

Turku’s 700-year-old cathedral closing for major renovations

The effort will cost an estimated 25 million euros and continue until late 2028.
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5 months ago

Centre Party calls for restoration of home maintenance tax credit

The opposition party’s leader has criticised the tax credit reforms as one of the government’s most short-sighted decisions.
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5 months ago

Finland commits €3m to UN women’s initiative in Ukraine

The foreign ministry says the effort demonstrates Finland’s commitment to supporting the rights of women and girls and aiding Ukraine’s recovery.
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5 months ago

Police not ruling out possibility of arson in bread factory blaze

The fire will likely completely destroy the Jokioinen Leipä bread factory in Kanta-Häme, according to the firm’s managing director.
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5 months ago

Donor-conceived adults in Finland gain access to their origins

Since 2007, sperm and egg donation in Finland has not been anonymous. The first children conceived since then are reaching adulthood, granting them the right to learn the identity of their donor.
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