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4 weeks ago
Unemployment climbs to 10.6%, marking bleakest point since 2009
Around 50,000 more people were unemployed last month than in November 2024.
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4 weeks ago
Finland sees immigration figures plummet this year
The country’s overall population has grown slightly this year, an increase Statistics Finland attributes to immigration.
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4 weeks ago
Outbound holiday traffic peaking on Tuesday
Driving conditions are mostly favourable on Christmas Eve’s eve.
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4 weeks ago
Finland lowers fees for new passports, IDs
The lower pricing was prompted by an anticipated increase in the number of applicants next year.
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4 weeks ago
Finland’s national conciliator to step down, cites increased polarisation of Finnish society
Anu Sajavaara’s tenure as national conciliator coincided with a tumultuous period in Finland’s labour market relations.
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4 weeks ago
Education minister calls for unified religion, ethics studies at Finland’s schools
Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz says such a move could increase understanding and reduce segregation in school, as well as society in general.
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4 weeks ago
IS poll: Lindtman favourite to be Finland’s next PM
Among young voters, SDP chair Antti Lindtman was narrowly edged out by the Greens and Left Alliance leaders.
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4 weeks ago
Holiday reminder — Stores open, but with reduced hours
Grocery stores, Alko outlets and Posti service points will operate according to a holiday schedule this week.
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4 weeks ago
Finland chills ahead of holiday, but temperatures set to rise on Christmas Day
A wave of cold air from the north began bringing down temperatures on Monday.
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1 month ago
More big cuts in state spending may be on the way
The Finance Ministry says that public finances may still need to be adjusted by as much as 1.4 billion euros before the government term ends in 2027.
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