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5 months ago

Thursday’s papers: Sanctioning Russian oil firms, “stupid” anti-racism efforts, and a kitchen in the hallway

News outlets report that Finnish oil firm Neste has suspended deliveries to Russian-owned Teboil, as US and UK sanctions target the funding of Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
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5 months ago

One and done: Exhaustion dampens Finns’ enthusiasm for big families

Many new parents doubt their ability to cope with more than one child, a new survey finds.
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5 months ago

Amnesty: TikTok continues to expose young people to suicide-related content

TikTok denies the validity of the human rights group’s report.
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5 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Finnair’s foibles, lost in translation, and daycare haircuts

Finland’s flag carrier is refusing to compensate passengers for flights cancelled over a recent seat cover mishap, citing extraordinary circumstances.
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6 months ago

Did love bring you to Finland? Tell us about it!

We want to hear about the ups, downs and other experiences that multicultural couples in Finland deal with.
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6 months ago

Unemployment rose in September

The Finnish jobless rate is around ten percent.
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6 months ago

Tuesday’s papers: A seat at the table, a renter’s market, and kids eat too

Will Finland have a seat at the table in the upcoming Trump-Putin talks?
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6 months ago

Bankruptcies rise again

September saw more businesses in Finland close down.
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6 months ago

Police: Swedish criminals running drug network in Finland

A police investigation has found evidence that Swedish organisers arranged apartments in the Helsinki region to serve as drug distribution hubs.
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6 months ago

Monday’s papers: Banking privacy, from MoMA to Helsinki, and going to waste

When it comes to plastic recycling, common sense doesn’t always apply.
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