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3 months ago

Finnish PM floats social media ban for under-15s

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says social media prevents children and young people from getting enough exercise.
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3 months ago

Helsinki sending kids free comics to spark love of reading

Can Donald Duck save Finnish kids’ literacy?
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3 months ago

Tuesday’s papers: Finland summons ambassador, plus-sized shopping and payment in kind

Domestic media span stories from unrest in Iran to the challenges of plus-size shopping.
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3 months ago

Court fines man for assaulting veteran politician

The 29-year-old suspect was found guilty of knocking over 79-year-old Paavo Väyrynen in broad daylight on Independence Day 2024.
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3 months ago

Survey: Half of Finns believe corruption is widespread among top politicians

Civil servants are regarded as somewhat more upright than elected officials.
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3 months ago

FM: “No indications the US planning Greenland takeover”

The United States and Denmark are both founding members of Nato.
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3 months ago

Trump moves to pull US from Helsinki-based hybrid centre

The decision is part of a broader push to uncouple the United States from more than 60 international organisations.
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3 months ago

Yle poll: Finns Party support rises, despite eye-stretching racism row

Last month, several members of the Finns Party posted photos on social media that were widely viewed as racist and damaging to Finland’s image abroad.
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3 months ago

Finland’s role in multinational force for Ukraine unclear

There is no point in Finland antagonising the United States, a foreign policy expert told Yle.
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3 months ago

Citizens’ initiative on banning fireworks goes to Parliament

The initiative was started on New Year’s Eve and reached the required number of signatures in just a few days.
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