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2 weeks ago

Why are food bank recipients throwing food away?

Recipients of the handouts told Yle that some of the items are not necessarily useful when the goal is to feed a family.
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2 weeks ago

Helsinki’s Navalny memorial bench set on fire

The memorial to the Russian opposition leader was unveiled last week at a spot in a Helsinki park where it is visible from the windows of the nearby Russian embassy.
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2 weeks ago

Defence minister downplays concerns about Russian buildup at Finnish border

Finns do not need to be concerned, according to Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP).
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2 weeks ago

Forecast casts doubt on government’s 100,000-job pledge

Petteri Orpo’s government appears likely to fall well short of its employment target.
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2 weeks ago

Finnish strawberries, early potatoes ripe for Midsummer feasts

The first open-field cucumbers, early cabbages, and garden peas have also come to market, alongside bunched vegetables.
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2 weeks ago

Finland approves citizenship test requirement

The law is scheduled to be implemented at the beginning of 2027.
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2 weeks ago

Most teens fear loneliness if Finland bans social media

A large survey asked nearly 61,000 kids and young people about their use — and opinions — of social media.
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2 weeks ago

Finnish Putin sympathiser tied to Helsinki-funded group

The City of Helsinki has subsidised a neighbourhood association run by a man publicly sympathetic to Moscow.
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2 weeks ago

Thursday’s papers: ‘Serious problem’ with combat uniforms, Helsinki seaside pool demolition, and are you walking enough?

The combat uniforms are used by troops from Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
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2 weeks ago

Vantaa daycares to remove folding beds after child’s death

The beds will be replaced with models found to be safer, at an estimated cost of around 220,000 euros, according to the City.
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