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3 months ago

Stray drones in Finland identified as different model than first thought, NBI confirms

While uncertainty remains about the exact type, the National Bureau of Investigation says the devices were smaller and able to carry less explosives than the AN-196.
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3 months ago

PM: Finland may bolster anti-drone capabilities

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) sought to calm the public, while pledging that the government will consider more funding for drone defences.
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3 months ago

Drone discovered in Iitti forest

Police received a report of a drone on Saturday afternoon.
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3 months ago

Financial sector flags privacy concerns in plan to give Kela bank access

A legislative proposal would give Kela broader access to applicants’ banking information.
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3 months ago

Children’s poor dental health may signal abuse risk

More than 40 percent of dental care professionals say they have suspected child abuse in the course of their work.
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3 months ago

Hate speech directed Lucia maiden reaches courts

Finland’s 2024 Lucia maiden was subjected to thousands of racist messages on social media.
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3 months ago

“It’s not a pyramid scheme” — Will the money run out for Finland’s pensions?

The All Points North podcast takes your pension questions to the experts.
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3 months ago

HS: Nokia plans to cut 121 jobs in Finland

The telecommunications giant currently employs about 6,600 people in Finland.
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3 months ago

Government aims to give Kela authority to independently view benefits applicants’ bank accounts

The goal is to prevent benefits fraud.
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3 months ago

Finnish law change will require online shops to offer easy order cancellation feature

The law applies to online sales of both goods and services.
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