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3 months ago

Finland stops paying residence-based benefits to people without valid permit

The changes particularly apply to people whose application for a residence permit has been denied, revoked, or whose permit has expired and they have failed to apply for an extension.
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3 months ago

Police search for suspected fourth downed drone in southeastern Finland

Ukraine has launched up to 2,500 attack drones at Russian targets near Finland, according to the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF).
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3 months ago

Finland transitions to summer speed limits

Many of those hitting the road over the Easter holiday will be doing so at higher speed limits.
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3 months ago

Finland marks Earth Overshoot Day

Finland consistently ranks among the top consumers of the Earth’s natural resources.
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3 months ago

Yle source: Drone on lake ice is Ukrainian, carrying warhead

Authorities are investigating the matter and the area has been evacuated.
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3 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Another drone, 40-year mortgages, and ‘Jeans Ibelius’

Drones keep falling from the skies over Finland.
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3 months ago

Drone alerts to reach Finnish phones by 2027

Finland is developing an aerial threat warning system modelled on one used in Ukraine.
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3 months ago

Gun-toting MP denied appeal

MP Timo Vornanen (Finns) threatened a man with a firearm and discharged a warning shot into the street in the spring of 2024.
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3 months ago

Finnish PM on stray drones: “War is coming closer to us”

“Ukraine has the right to defend itself,” Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) said on Tuesday.
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3 months ago

Half a million face tax deadline Wednesday

Many taxpayers must review their tax returns by 1 April.
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