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4 months ago

Companies see “desperation” among summer jobseekers

Finnish firms are receiving record numbers of applications for summer jobs as the country grapples with the EU’s highest rate of unemployment.
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4 months ago

Friday’s papers: Finland’s fitness problem, people’s earnings, and questions of belief

As waistlines expand, physical fitness in the country is steadily deteriorating, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
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4 months ago

Finnish education minister rejects ban on homeschooling

The number of children being educated at home in Finland has tripled over the past six years.
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4 months ago

Fewer families receiving Kela’s home care allowance for kids

The number of recipients has nearly halved in a decade.
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4 months ago

Finland tops European start-up funding table

Defence technology is now drawing investors to Finnish companies.
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4 months ago

Nato prepared to operate in southern Finland, general says

Finland is part of three areas identified by Nato for rapid response.
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4 months ago

Finnish security chief floats homeschool ban

Making kids go to school would help combat radicalisation, according to Finland’s Security and Intelligence Service (Supo).
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4 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Veil debate, Finland digs deep, and bank scammers go personal

Vantaa schools banned face coverings on Monday.
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4 months ago

“I can’t play the victim” — The immigrant women tackling adult loneliness in Finland

Communities like Secret Club and the Foundher Table are helping immigrant women find a place in Finland where they truly belong.
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4 months ago

Sitra warns social media algorithms threaten Finnish democracy

Algorithms appear to favour provocative and emotionally charged political posts.
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