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1 month ago

Tuesday’s papers: Army harassment, welfare mothers and Migri’s delays

Women conscripts tell Helsingin Sanomat about disgusting treatment from male peers.
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1 month ago

Finns longing for children turning to foreign surrogacy

The cost of surrogacy varies widely, from around 60,000 euros in Colombia to more than 200,000 euros in the United States.
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1 month ago

APN Podcast: The spies among us?

The All Points North podcast unpacks claims that deep-cover Russian agents are hidden in plain sight.
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1 month ago

THL: Kids in Finland increasingly skip school lunches

Almost half of teenagers surveyed say they do not eat the free school lunch every day, with girls especially likely to skip the meal.
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1 month ago

Yle is foreigners’ most trusted news source

A clear majority of Finland’s foreign-language speakers say they trust the country’s public broadcaster.
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1 month ago

PM: Ukraine seeing positive development

Russia’s advance has stalled, while Ukraine’s capacity to hit targets inside Russia has grown, according to Petteri Orpo.
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1 month ago

Border guard intercepts two at Finland’s eastern frontier

Both of the apprehended individuals have applied for asylum in Finland.
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1 month ago

HS: Porvoo teacher realises teens can’t tell time

A significant number of pupils in a Porvoo middle school were unable to read analogue clocks, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
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1 month ago

Supply of foreign care workers dries up

The number of foreigners entering Finland’s care sector has collapsed compared with previous years.
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1 month ago

APN Podcast: Falling in love with a Finn

Many people who’ve moved to Finland did it for love. All Points North learns about the joys and hardships people experience as they make the country their home.
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