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1 week ago

Finland’s border fence almost ready in Lapland

Construction of one kilometre of the barrier costs about 1.8 million euros.
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1 week ago

Left Alliance calls for €15 hourly minimum wage

Finland does not have a minimum wage law, as pay is set in collective agreements.
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2 weeks ago

Ministry: Audit Office exaggerated Marin government over-spending

A report by Finland’s National Audit Office described government expenditure during the Covid pandemic as “excessive”, but a finance ministry spokesperson tells Helsingin Sanomat the effects are overstated.
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2 weeks ago

Court jails man for restaurant attack on former Finns Party MP

The suspect was convicted of aggravated assault after the court heard how he punched ex-MP Tom Packalén in the face before kicking him in the head.
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2 weeks ago

Teboil winds down in Finland

US sanctions spelled the end for Teboil, a subsidiary of Russian oil giant Lukoil.
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2 weeks ago

Report: Marin government spent recklessly during Covid crisis

The effects of the decisions made during the pandemic are still being felt on Finland’s public finances today, according to the National Audit Office.
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2 weeks ago

Finland secures €1b EU loan for defence spending

The loan is a part of a broader EU plan to enhance collective defensive operations by 2030.
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2 weeks ago

Wednesday’s papers: Finland’s next PM, SDP on top and Helsinki’s 24-euro view

A trip up Helsinki’s railway station clock tower now costs almost as much as visiting the Eiffel Tower.
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2 weeks ago

Canada wants to learn from Finland

National security has been on Canadians’ minds lately.
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2 weeks ago

Tuesday’s papers: Sinking skills, unplugging a perk, and a new Häkkinen

The teenage daughter of one of Finland’s most famous drivers is a rising Formula 1 talent.
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