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5 months ago

Orpo: Trump’s tariff threat “based on incorrect conclusions”

Calling the threat “a serious matter”, the PM said that he had been surprised by the news while cross-country skiing on Saturday evening.
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5 months ago

Thursday’s papers: Parliament’s harassment suspicions, EU deal affects meat prices, and roads getting messy

The agreement opens the markets of South America’s Mercosur bloc to Europe, which will mean an influx of imported, and possibly cheaper, meat into Finland.
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5 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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5 months ago

Helsinki sending kids free comics to spark love of reading

Can Donald Duck save Finnish kids’ literacy?
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5 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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