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3 months ago

Friday’s papers: Finnish islands’ Russian vulnerability, Starbucks closing in central Helsinki, and social media’s endless arguments

Individualism and one-upmanship on social media have helped people emphasise their own feelings and personal rights, experts say, but the effects often result in disagreements.
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3 months ago

HS: Children born in Finland don’t belong in Finnish-as-a-second-language classes, minister says

Helsingin Sanomat reports that some children born in Finland get streamed into Finnish as a second language, known as S2.
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3 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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3 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Pension woes, patient privacy and parcel pop-ups

Immigration has once again been cast as a panacea for Finland’s pension system.
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3 months ago

Finland and Estonia step up prison cooperation

Estonians are the largest foreign group incarcerated in Finland.
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3 months ago

Fortum pens deal with small nuclear reactor developer

The move reflects a growing interest in nuclear-powered heat as Finland looks to decarbonise its cities.
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3 months ago

Helsinki sending kids free comics to spark love of reading

Can Donald Duck save Finnish kids’ literacy?
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3 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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3 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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3 months ago

Finland’s withdrawal from Ottawa landmine treaty takes effect

Finland can now reintroduce anti-personnel landmines.
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