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19 hours ago

Thursday’s papers: ‘Serious problem’ with combat uniforms, Helsinki seaside pool demolition, and are you walking enough?

The combat uniforms are used by troops from Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
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2 days ago

Wednesday’s papers: Space ambitions take off, army’s gender gap, and teens go analogue

Finland has a new unicorn company.
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3 days ago

Tuesday’s papers: Waste not-want not, grey skies over Finland, and creating a garden oasis

A dumpster diver draws attention to Finland’s food waste problem.
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4 days ago

Monday’s papers: Longer mortgages, Nato air drill, and Finland’s designer pooches

Finns have long been hardwired to think that a mortgage should be repaid as quickly as possible.
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7 days ago

Friday’s papers: Finnish resident accused of being Isis leader, supermarket competition questions, and staycation tips

Finland’s two biggest grocery chains hold more than 82% of the market, while their closest competitor has a 9.5% share.
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1 week ago

Thursday’s papers: Orpo invites influencers to lunch, THL wants energy drink ban for under-18s, and cottage costs are rising

The prime minister hosted 11 female social media influencers for lunch earlier this week.
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1 week ago

Tuesday’s papers: Hockey ‘euphoria’, food queue grows, and three-euro stamps

Monday night’s celebration was broadcast live by commercial outlets, not public broadcaster Yle.
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2 weeks ago

Monday’s papers: Finland celebrates hockey, train disruptions hit capital, and Åland sticks to demilitarisation

Finns again climbed statues to celebrate sporting success.
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2 weeks ago

News in English bulletins to end on Yle radio

The last daily English-language news bulletins on Yle Radio 1 and Yle Mondo will be on Sunday.
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2 weeks ago

Thursday’s papers: Welfare cuts, teachers strained by admin, and visa delays threaten Finland’s berry harvest

Kela’s social assistance for a single person is just under 600 euros a month.
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