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4 weeks ago

IS poll: Lindtman favourite to be Finland’s next PM

Among young voters, SDP chair Antti Lindtman was narrowly edged out by the Greens and Left Alliance leaders.
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4 weeks ago

More big cuts in state spending may be on the way

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.
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1 month ago

Purra calls EU debt plan for Ukraine “major failure”

Finland will be liable for an estimated 1.5–1.6 billion euros.
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1 month ago

Finland approves law to ease job dismissal grounds

The votes fell 108-54, with 21 abstentions and 16 representatives absent.
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1 month ago

Finns Party issues warning to eye-pulling MPs

The Finns Party has given a formal reprimand to two MPs for posting racist images on social media.
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2 months ago

More fathers taking parental leave

More dads are caring for their young children following Finland’s family leave reform.
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2 months ago

Finnish SEO targets Teboil operators as sanctions bite

Finnish fuel chain SEO is courting Teboil operators amid sanctions on Moscow.
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2 months ago

“I love power” — Sanna Marin takes memoirs to Chappaqua

The former premier was tight-lipped about her current role at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
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2 months ago

Finland testing new ways to involve kids and youth in decision-making

“Democracy is about discussing and participating in common issues, not just about voting in elections,” said Antti Leinonen, the justice ministry’s permanent secretary.
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2 months ago

Finland approves cash-for-clunkers bill

To qualify, the used vehicles must be at least 10 years old and taken to a recycling centre.
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