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2 months ago

Biggest builder sheds jobs as construction sector slump deepens

Overall, the number of people with jobs rose in March for the first time in years.
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2 months ago

Finland’s longest bridge opens to pedestrians on Saturday

Helsinki’s new Crown Bridges will fully open to pedestrians at 2pm on Saturday and to cyclists at 5pm.
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2 months ago

Friday’s papers: Russia rocket sparks alarm, youth vote debate resurfaces, and warm spell gives way to cool weekend

A rocket launch from Russia briefly caused alarm in eastern Finland.
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2 months ago

HS: Helsinki funding second group sending kids to Crimea camp

Helsingin Sanomat has revealed that the City of Helsinki provided funds to another group sending children on trips to occupied Crimea.
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2 months ago

Swan flies into power line, sparks wildfire

The unusual incident took place near the town of Haapavesi in the west of Finland on Wednesday evening.
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2 months ago

Thursday’s papers: Melting prices, cancer costs, and meatball lollipops

It started as an April Fool’s joke, but a staple Nordic dinner will soon be available as a lollipop flavour.
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2 months ago

THL: Foreign background kids face more bullying, marginalisation than Finnish peers

Girls were especially likely to report feelings of anxiety, dissatisfaction with life, and loneliness, according to the survey results.
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2 months ago

Transport minister: Next government will handle West Railway construction

The prime minister has been a big supporter of the planned Helsinki-Turku line and previously suggested that its construction would start during his government’s term.
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2 months ago

Foreign seasonal workers face exploitation

As the winter holiday season winds down in Finland’s far north, fresh allegations of seasonal worker exploitation are once again coming to light.
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2 months ago

Plant curious: 15% of Finns changed diets after nutrition guideline update

The largest sales increase was seen in tofu and canned legume products.
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