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3 weeks ago

Finland tops European start-up funding table

Defence technology is now drawing investors to Finnish companies.
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3 weeks ago

Finnair, Tallink raise ticket prices citing fallout from Iran war

The price of Brent crude hit 100 US dollars a barrel on Thursday morning as the conflict in the Middle East continues.
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3 weeks ago

Finland’s forest agency cuts spending on recreation areas despite record profits

Metsähallitus achieved its best-ever business results last year, thanks to the high price of timber – but it’s forbidden from investing those profits in its Parks & Wildlife division.
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3 weeks ago

Concerns about future prompt more young Finns to save for retirement

A recent survey has shown an eleven percentage point increase in the number of 25-34 year olds putting money aside for the future.
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3 weeks ago

Nato prepared to operate in southern Finland, general says

Finland is part of three areas identified by Nato for rapid response.
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3 weeks ago

Finnish security chief floats homeschool ban

Making kids go to school would help combat radicalisation, according to Finland’s Security and Intelligence Service (Supo).
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3 weeks ago

Poll: Young people’s life satisfaction falls to record low in Finland

According to the annual youth survey, young people’s satisfaction with their lives has dropped to a historic low.
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3 weeks ago

Wednesday’s papers: Veil debate, Finland digs deep, and bank scammers go personal

Vantaa schools banned face coverings on Monday.
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3 weeks ago

“I can’t play the victim” — The immigrant women tackling adult loneliness in Finland

Communities like Secret Club and the Foundher Table are helping immigrant women find a place in Finland where they truly belong.
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3 weeks ago

More emergency calls need to be interpreted

The languages most often needed are Russian, Ukrainian and Arabic.
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