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4 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Iranians in Finland, defining healthcare and struggling pensioners

Helsingin Sanomat reports it was shooed away from the mosque in Mellunmäki.
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4 months ago

THL: Finland saw low excess mortality during Covid

Finland’s pandemic-era restrictions were effective and adhered to, according to health agency THL.
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4 months ago

Helsinki to further reduce meat in school lunches

In a few years, meat-based dishes will only appear once or twice per week.
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4 months ago

Frustrated with entrance exams, Finns move abroad to study medicine

Despite free universities at home, Finns are paying for medical degrees abroad.
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4 months ago

Asbestos concerns prompt Tokmanni to issue warning about ‘Stretcherz’ toys

Some of the toys may contain asbestos, a dangerous carcinogen.
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4 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Unemployment blame, Espoo’s incoming Muslim principal, and a very stubborn flu

Suaad Onniselkä could be one of the only Muslim public school principals in all of Europe, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
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4 months ago

Tuesday’s papers: Finnish humility, protecting girls, and mysterious roof deaths

Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, HBL notes that Finland has not tested its wartime readiness since 1945.
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4 months ago

False salmonella alarm cost farm €1m

A lab error led to the culling of thousands of hens and losses exceeding one million euros.
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4 months ago

Flu season in 8th week — with no end in sight

Influenza season started ahead of Christmas and was expected to peak at the beginning of the year. But that didn’t happen.
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4 months ago

Health minister Juuso suddenly resigns

Finns Party chair and Finance Minister Riikka Purra made the announcement at a surprise news conference, adding that the party hopes to choose a replacement next week.
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