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4 months ago

Education minister calls for unified religion, ethics studies at Finland’s schools

Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz says such a move could increase understanding and reduce segregation in school, as well as society in general.
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4 months ago

IS poll: Lindtman favourite to be Finland’s next PM

Among young voters, SDP chair Antti Lindtman was narrowly edged out by the Greens and Left Alliance leaders.
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4 months ago

Holiday reminder — Stores open, but with reduced hours

Grocery stores, Alko outlets and Posti service points will operate according to a holiday schedule this week.
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4 months ago

Finland chills ahead of holiday, but temperatures set to rise on Christmas Day

A wave of cold air from the north began bringing down temperatures on Monday.
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4 months ago

More big cuts in state spending may be on the way

The Finance Ministry says that public finances may still need to be adjusted by as much as 1.4 billion euros before the government term ends in 2027.
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4 months ago

Purra calls EU debt plan for Ukraine “major failure”

Finland will be liable for an estimated 1.5–1.6 billion euros.
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4 months ago

APN Podcast: Finland’s 2025 in review

Join us for a month-by-month journey through Finland’s year in news.
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4 months ago

Stubb warns racism harms Finland’s reputation as he receives traditional Christmas greetings

The Finnish president lamented that last year, the festive season was also shadowed by a racism debate.
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4 months ago

Finland approves law to ease job dismissal grounds

The votes fell 108-54, with 21 abstentions and 16 representatives absent.
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4 months ago

Finns Party issues warning to eye-pulling MPs

The Finns Party has given a formal reprimand to two MPs for posting racist images on social media.
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