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3 months ago
Finnish President Alexander Stubb says the country’s strengths lie in its sense of community and shared values such as education, equality, justice and freedom.
3 months ago
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) acknowledged the challenges — as well as promises — that Finland could face in 2026.
3 months ago
The pro-Russian ex-lawmaker has claimed that he would be ”ready to go to the front against the Finns” if necessary.
3 months ago
Posted ahead of the 2021 municipal elections, the ads implied that immigrants were given preferential treatment in granting of rental housing in Helsinki.
3 months ago
As Finland marks 30 years of women in uniform, one of its highest-ranking female officers argues that the armed forces can no longer afford to think in terms of men and women.
3 months ago
The reserve force will gradually swell to one million.
3 months ago
Anu Sajavaara’s tenure as national conciliator coincided with a tumultuous period in Finland’s labour market relations.
3 months ago
Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz says such a move could increase understanding and reduce segregation in school, as well as society in general.
3 months ago
Among young voters, SDP chair Antti Lindtman was narrowly edged out by the Greens and Left Alliance leaders.
3 months ago
The Finance Ministry says that public finances may still need to be adjusted by as much as 1.4 billion euros before the government term ends in 2027.