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5 months ago

Police not ruling out possibility of arson in bread factory blaze

The fire will likely completely destroy the Jokioinen Leipä bread factory in Kanta-Häme, according to the firm’s managing director.
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5 months ago

Donor-conceived adults in Finland gain access to their origins

Since 2007, sperm and egg donation in Finland has not been anonymous. The first children conceived since then are reaching adulthood, granting them the right to learn the identity of their donor.
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5 months ago

Medicines watchdog warns of deadly social media pill challenges

Misuse can quickly cause permanent harm, Fimea says.
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5 months ago

Students mark ‘Vanhat Day’ in style

The school tradition celebrates eleventh graders’ status as the new seniors.
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5 months ago

RAI: Italy avalanche kills two Finns

Rescuers located the victims using tracking devices, but they were already dead.
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5 months ago

Venezuelans included in refugee quota

Finland will admit 50 Venezuelans from Peru as part of its annual refugee quota.
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5 months ago

Friday’s papers: Nuclear deterrence, an exploding ship, and going for gold

Even as gold retreats from record highs, Finns continue cashing in on the precious metal.
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5 months ago

Finland’s Evangelical Lutheran Church sees membership boost

Finland’s state church saw a rise in new members last year, even as overall membership continues to decline.
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5 months ago

Turku café bakes world’s biggest Runeberg pastry

The cake stands at 57 centimetres, weighing more than 33 kilos.
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5 months ago

Finland’s exports grow by 3% in 2025

The value of last year’s exports reached more than 74 billion euros.
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