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2 months ago

Finns broadly dissatisfied with government performance

About three-quarters of respondents in a new poll said the government has done a poor job on employment.
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2 months ago

“You feel that you’re not alone” — Learning Finnish in the social media age

Despite its fearsome reputation as an impossible-to-learn language, many immigrants to Finland eagerly take on the challenge of learning Finnish — and audiences are increasingly keen to follow their efforts on social media.
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2 months ago

See Finland’s most popular baby names in 2025

The most popular name for girls in families who speak non-native languages was Sofia, while for boys it was Muhammad.
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2 months ago

Finns investing more, despite their bleak economic outlook

Just 10 percent of private investors think Finland’s economy will grow over the next six months, according to a new survey.
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2 months ago

Mighty Arrow 26 military exercises begin in Finland

Most of the roughly 2,800 participants in the drills are conscripts, with around 350 allied troops.
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2 months ago

Finland’s birth rate edges up from record low

Speakers of Swedish and foreign languages had higher fertility rates than Finnish-speaking women.
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2 months ago

Major blaze destroys vehicle customisation facility in Vantaa

No injuries have been reported, but the company’s CEO said the financial damage could reach up to 20 million euros. Dozens of vehicles were destroyed.
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2 months ago

Friday’s papers: Rising healthcare fees, Trump’s ‘naughty & nice list’, and cold before the warm

Finland is likely on US President Donald Trump’s ‘good’ list, according to a researcher.
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2 months ago

Government proposes €47m cuts to integration services

The changes could take effect from the start of next year.
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2 months ago

Helsinki puts up warnings after cyclists hit bump on Finland’s longest bridge

The first accident caused by the bump was reported on Wednesday.
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