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2 months ago
Ukraine’s drone strikes over the Gulf of Finland have prompted the defence forces to call in reservists.
2 months ago
The government is to decide how to proceed once it starts hammering out the state budget on Tuesday, according to news agency STT.
2 months ago
The government plans additional cuts in social services worth 55 million euros next year and 100 million euros from 2028 onwards.
2 months ago
Three left-leaning opposition parties accused the government of failing the nation on poverty and the rising cost of living — but it easily survived a confidence vote.
2 months ago
The government has submitted a series of immigration-related measures to Parliament, including a citizenship test.
2 months ago
The prime minister has been a big supporter of the planned Helsinki-Turku line and previously suggested that its construction would start during his government’s term.
2 months ago
The Finnish president, known for his athletics, has infused sports into his diplomatic efforts.
2 months ago
A Finnish municipality pairs near-full employment with unusually large families — can you guess where?
2 months ago
The City of Helsinki granted funding to an association organising kids’ propaganda summer camps in Russian-occupied Crimea.