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9 months ago

Thursday’s papers: Why is Orpo going to DC? a teacher’s porn scandal, and late check-outs for geese

There is a good deal of speculation in Finland that the White House meeting could see a major business deal unfold.

9 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Finnair’s Trump slump, central bank’s crisis planning, and Finland’s cheapest petrol

The Bank of Finland is looking to set up a way for people to continue buying essentials when regular banking systems are offline.

9 months ago

Tuesday’s papers: Poor Finns, postal for Posti, and once in a millennium

A rare celestial event is about to unfold — one not witnessed for 1,350 years.

9 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.

9 months ago

Thursday’s papers: Israel detains 5 Finns, Orpo sees drone wall funding pushback, and a long line for gas station wine

Israel’s foreign ministry announced that it had stopped several of the boats in the flotilla on Wednesday.

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9 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Gaza protest outside PM’s house, 13-year-old leads police in car chase, and remembering a women’s rights trailblazer

Activists urged the government to protect Finns aboard a flotilla that aims to break the blockade of Gaza.

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Tuesday’s papers: ‘Alarming’ unemployment, 15-minute electricity prices, and a children’s home tries to recruit men

The proportion of long-term unemployed among all jobless people currently stands at 41 percent, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

9 months ago

Monday’s papers: Foreign worker exploitation, pricey vehicle inspections, and colder days

Domestic media have reported on a new book exposing “modern slavery” in Finland, showing how some immigrants face unpaid work, long hours, and unfair conditions.

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Friday’s papers: Integration support allowance, tick fever surge, and sunny autumn weather

Government is considering a temporary integration support allowance for foreigners arriving in Finland who do not immediately enter employment, reported Iltalehti.

9 months ago

Thursday’s papers: Uncertainty for Ukrainians, targeted tax breaks, and Finnish gambling’s last spin

Home office deductions for taxpayers could soon be a thing of the past, reports Taloussanomat.