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5 months ago
Helsingin Sanomat hears from psychologists and consultants about young Finnish adults who don’t know how to follow basic rules or norms when they enter the workforce.
5 months ago
The flag carrier’s comparable operating profit soared by 29%, but revenues declined on US routes.
5 months ago
According to early reports, the incident involves a personal injury in the vicinity of Helsinki Central Station.
5 months ago
The Finnish government’s plans to amend the Driving Licence Act, which aims to improve road safety for young drivers, will be debated in Parliament next week.
5 months ago
Valmet Automotive’s CEO says the electric bus deal is another step in advancing the firm’s strategy of expanding into new industries.
5 months ago
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency estimates that some 4.3 billion euros worth of repairs are overdue on Finland’s railways, roads and waterways.
6 months ago
Fintraffic’s national traffic priority system, which is set to be introduced this summer, will recognise the location of an emergency vehicle and automatically change the lights to green to facilitate its passage.
6 months ago
Roadside observations found that more than 70 percent of Finnish cyclists used a helmet, compared to just 5 percent in the Netherlands.
6 months ago
A future train line could slash airport travel times, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
6 months ago
While the Helsinki transport authority’s mobile app is convenient, using it to buy a ticket after boarding a bus or tram could end up being very costly.