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4 months ago

Fine particles, street dust and pollen weaken Finland’s air quality

Measurements of fine particles in the air were at their highest level so far this year on Wednesday.

4 months ago

Finnish education minister rejects ban on homeschooling

The number of children being educated at home in Finland has tripled over the past six years.

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4 months ago

Angry Birds founder’s education export firm faces bankruptcy

Finest Future sold places at Finnish high schools to international students, but the initiative has garnered widespread criticism since its inception.

4 months ago

Fewer families receiving Kela’s home care allowance for kids

The number of recipients has nearly halved in a decade.

4 months ago

Finland tops European start-up funding table

Defence technology is now drawing investors to Finnish companies.

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4 months ago

Finnair, Tallink raise ticket prices citing fallout from Iran war

The price of Brent crude hit 100 US dollars a barrel on Thursday morning as the conflict in the Middle East continues.

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4 months ago

Finland’s forest agency cuts spending on recreation areas despite record profits

Metsähallitus achieved its best-ever business results last year, thanks to the high price of timber – but it’s forbidden from investing those profits in its Parks & Wildlife division.