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3 weeks ago

One quarter of Finns would support fireworks ban, survey finds

About 20 percent of respondents said they had experienced a dangerous or near-miss fireworks mishap.
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3 weeks ago

Hundreds of tourists remain stranded at Rovaniemi Airport following storm delays

About 20 flights were cancelled or delayed at Rovaniemi airport on Saturday, leading to widespread backlogs.
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3 weeks ago

Finns Party loses case over anti-immigrant election adverts

Posted ahead of the 2021 municipal elections, the ads implied that immigrants were given preferential treatment in granting of rental housing in Helsinki.
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3 weeks ago

Do the math: Finland getting lower petrol taxes, pricier soda, fewer benefits in 2026

VAT on food, medicine and hotel stays is set to slightly decrease while income taxes are going down, but the impact may be negligible for many people.
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3 weeks ago

Consumer confidence in Finland remains weak

Consumers were especially concerned about Finland’s economy and bleak unemployment situation, but one economist remains hopeful for 2026.
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3 weeks ago

Thousands in Finland still without power on Monday morning after weekend storm

Reports of power outages began as the storm swept in on Saturday.
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3 weeks ago

Finland gets nine weekday public holidays in 2026

The coming year will have nine weekday public holidays, one fewer than this year.
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3 weeks ago

Finland chills as storm passes

Traditional winter weather is expected to arrive in southern Finland for the New Year.
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3 weeks ago

Storm Hannes subsides, but blackouts linger

Air traffic has resumed at Finland’s northern airports.
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3 weeks ago

Finland’s changing winters: What can we expect?

Rubber boots rather than skis or skates are becoming the winter norm through much of Finland, experts say. How will the evolving season affect us in the future?
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