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2 weeks ago

Some migratory birds arrive record-early in Finland – but may have to retreat if winter returns

The cold first two months of the year have given way to a very early spring. Some bird species have returned to Finland well ahead of schedule, but there’s still a risk of wintry conditions.
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2 weeks ago

Customs reports “irregularities” in cosmetics from beyond EU

One eye cream contained high levels of potentially harmful bacteria.
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2 weeks ago

Bolt launches women-only ride service in Helsinki

The company’s app gives female passengers the opportunity to request a female driver.
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2 weeks ago

Friday’s papers: Iran war impacts in Finland, probing happiness, and what moms know

Will the Iran war hit Finnish wallets?
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2 weeks ago

HS: Riikka Purra accepted gift of champagne worth nearly €800

According to an investigation by Helsingin Sanomat, several other cabinet ministers have also accepted gifts with values over the €200 limit.
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2 weeks ago

Tax Administration concerned by small entrepreneurs’ €1.3b tax debt

The authority partly blamed the mounting debt on newcomers starting businesses who may be lacking knowledge about tax laws and other basics.
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2 weeks ago

Kotipizza Group sells Social Burger Joint to franchisee

The burger chain saw quick success after it opened its first restaurant in Helsinki’s Sörnäinen district about a decade ago.
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2 weeks ago

Helsinki expands mandatory e-scooter parking zones

At first, the expansion will include the neighbourhoods of Taka-Töölö, Kallio, Kalasatama and Pasila.
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2 weeks ago

Thursday’s papers: How Finnair keeps flying, blackout scenarios, and Finland’s medicated boys

A power blackout across the country would disrupt everyone’s ability to communicate, including essential authorities.
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2 weeks ago

Stubb tells BBC Trump has no grounds to call on Nato

Alexander Stubb highlighted Nato’s role as a defence alliance.
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