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5 days ago

Citizens’ initiative calling for third gender option heads to Parliament

The initiative’s authors say that adding a non-binary gender marker would strengthen people’s rights to self-determination and increase equality.
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1 week ago

Banksy arrives in Turku

The British street artist’s identity continues to intrigue fans.
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2 weeks ago

Lordi and Erika Vikman to perform at Eurovision final

This May marks the 20th anniversary of Lordi’s overwhelming Eurovision win, Finland’s only victory in the contest so far.
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3 weeks ago

Friday’s papers: Finland’s fitness problem, people’s earnings, and questions of belief

As waistlines expand, physical fitness in the country is steadily deteriorating, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
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3 weeks ago

Tuesday’s papers: Supo flags homeschoolers, golden hues, and disgusting delicacies

What is Finland’s most revolting food?
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1 month ago

Finland picks “Flamethrower” as Eurovision entry amid anti-Israel protests

Advance favourites Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen’s “Liekinheitin” (“Flamethrower”) won the qualifier as demonstrators outside protested Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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1 month ago

Finland already tops Eurovision odds — but the act is still up in the air

Many bets are on Finland to win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. One act is a particular favourite, but the actual entry won’t be known until Saturday night.
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2 months ago

Librarian finds €2,000 in returned book

Someone returned a book in Espoo with twenty 100-euro notes tucked between the pages.
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2 months ago

Students mark ‘Vanhat Day’ in style

The school tradition celebrates eleventh graders’ status as the new seniors.
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2 months ago

Turku café bakes world’s biggest Runeberg pastry

The cake stands at 57 centimetres, weighing more than 33 kilos.
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