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3 weeks ago

Finland’s hospitals bolster wartime preparedness

From mobile medical units to reinforced hospitals, Finland’s hospital system is adapting to harsh lessons learned from Ukraine.
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3 weeks ago

Reminder: President Stubb’s New Year’s address on Thursday at 12:35pm

Finnish President Alexander Stubb delivered his very first New Year’s speech as president last year.
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3 weeks ago

Finland will save even more if EU wants us to, PM says in New Year’s message

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) acknowledged the challenges — as well as promises — that Finland could face in 2026.
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3 weeks ago

Bundle up for New Year’s, forecasters say

It’s time to dig out the hats, scarves and gloves as downright chilly weather sweeps across the country.
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3 weeks ago

Finland launching new, giant Supervisory Agency on 1 January

Headquartered in Tampere, the mega agency will employ around 2,000 people at 18 offices around the country.
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3 weeks ago

Weekend storm’s impact continues with late trains, power outages

Not long after Storm Hannes subsided, Finland was hit by snowy weather, causing poor driving conditions in many areas.
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3 weeks ago

One quarter of Finns would support fireworks ban, survey finds

About 20 percent of respondents said they had experienced a dangerous or near-miss fireworks mishap.
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3 weeks ago

Finland had Europe’s third-cheapest electricity prices in 2025

The only other European countries with more affordable electricity were hydropower-dominated Sweden and Norway, according to energy firm Helen.
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3 weeks ago

Do the math: Finland getting lower petrol taxes, pricier soda, fewer benefits in 2026

VAT on food, medicine and hotel stays is set to slightly decrease while income taxes are going down, but the impact may be negligible for many people.
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3 weeks ago

Consumer confidence in Finland remains weak

Consumers were especially concerned about Finland’s economy and bleak unemployment situation, but one economist remains hopeful for 2026.
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