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1 week ago

Finland’s border fence almost ready in Lapland

Construction of one kilometre of the barrier costs about 1.8 million euros.
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1 week ago

Northern Finnish Lapland goes dark as polar night begins

The area’s period of darkness will continue until mid-January.
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Finland’s unemployment rate at highest since 2009 — 10.3%

The trending unemployment rate stood at 10.3 percent in October, a proportion reflecting around 276,000 jobless people.
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Tuesday’s papers: Finland’s minerals, earning €3,600, and a gender neutral clash

Finland’s median monthly wage has reached 3,611 euros.
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Finland sees decline in first time work-based residence permit applications

There was also a five percent year-on-year decline in study-based residence permit applications in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Finnish Immigration Service.
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1 week ago

Yle investigation reveals shady Russian real estate, permit dealings

Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says Russian property buyers will face more scrutiny.
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1 week ago

Left Alliance calls for €15 hourly minimum wage

Finland does not have a minimum wage law, as pay is set in collective agreements.
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1 week ago

Finns’ Christmas budget grows for first time since 2021, survey finds

Nearly half of Finland’s households are stressed about the financial costs of celebrating the holidays.
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Monday’s papers: Finland watches Ukraine, ADHD disputes and holiday toy safety

Domestic outlets report on topics ranging from Ukraine peace talks to rising ADHD prescriptions and unsafe holiday toys.
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2 weeks ago

Helsinki Cathedral unveils shiny new look following two-year renovation

One of the capital’s most distinctive landmarks has undergone several facelifts since being built in 1852.
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