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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

Tuesday’s papers: Finland’s minerals, earning €3,600, and a gender neutral clash

Finland’s median monthly wage has reached 3,611 euros.
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1 week ago

Yle investigation reveals shady Russian real estate, permit dealings

Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says Russian property buyers will face more scrutiny.
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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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1 week ago

Finns’ Christmas budget grows for first time since 2021, survey finds

Nearly half of Finland’s households are stressed about the financial costs of celebrating the holidays.
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2 weeks ago

“You no longer have to be so serious” — Gospel music sweeps Finnish congregations

Church music is becoming more relaxed.
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2 weeks ago

Finland tops global mining investment rankings

Mining investors are showing interest in Finland.
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2 weeks ago

Tampere launches new English-language high school track

The programme will initially admit 20 students, who will study Finnish as a second language.
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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

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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