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1 month ago

Finland sees rise in birth rate during 2025

There has been a modest but notable baby bump during the first nine months of this year.
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1 month ago

One and done: Exhaustion dampens Finns’ enthusiasm for big families

Many new parents doubt their ability to cope with more than one child, a new survey finds.
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1 month ago

Amnesty: TikTok continues to expose young people to suicide-related content

TikTok denies the validity of the human rights group’s report.
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2 months ago

Lying down more dangerous to health than intermittent sitting, Finnish study finds

Excessive lounging was found to increase risks of a larger waist circumference and cardiovascular disease.
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2 months ago

Veikkaus faces scrutiny over social media promotions

The police say they plan to look into the gambling monopoly’s ads.
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2 months ago

Life expectancy in Finland rises to record-high level

A girl born in Finland last year can expect to live on average for 84.8 years, while life expectancy for boys is now 79.6 years.
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2 months ago

USU: Finland sees rise in drinking deaths again after downward trend

Alcohol-related deaths are up again.
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2 months ago

“People don’t have babies to make taxpayers” — Finland’s childfree defend choices amid shrinking population debate

Women in Finland share their reasons for not having kids.
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2 months ago

Finnish food makers baffled by EU veggie sausage ban

Finnish food producers are unhappy about how Brussels wants its sausage made.
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2 months ago

Monday’s papers: Pension overhaul, disruptive drones, and a Finnish blue zone

Finland needs a major pension overhaul that starts by facing the music, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
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