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4 weeks ago

Finland lowers fees for new passports, IDs

The lower pricing was prompted by an anticipated increase in the number of applicants next year.
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4 weeks ago

Finland to roll out stricter rules on permanent residence permits from January

The new regulations will require applicants to have lived in Finland for longer, demonstrate some proficiency in Finnish or Swedish, and have a work history of a certain length.
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4 weeks ago

Ministry: Plans to introduce Finnish citizenship test sent out for comments

The government aims to begin rolling out the test from January 2027.
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4 weeks ago

Finland’s national conciliator to step down, cites increased polarisation of Finnish society

Anu Sajavaara’s tenure as national conciliator coincided with a tumultuous period in Finland’s labour market relations.
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4 weeks ago

Education minister calls for unified religion, ethics studies at Finland’s schools

Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz says such a move could increase understanding and reduce segregation in school, as well as society in general.
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4 weeks ago

IS poll: Lindtman favourite to be Finland’s next PM

Among young voters, SDP chair Antti Lindtman was narrowly edged out by the Greens and Left Alliance leaders.
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4 weeks ago

Finland chills ahead of holiday, but temperatures set to rise on Christmas Day

A wave of cold air from the north began bringing down temperatures on Monday.
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4 weeks ago

Holiday reminder — Stores open, but with reduced hours

Grocery stores, Alko outlets and Posti service points will operate according to a holiday schedule this week.
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4 weeks ago

Santa Claus sets off from Lapland on gift-delivering mission

When he isn’t distributing presents, Santa lives near his workshop on Korvatunturi, a fell in Finnish Lapland.
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4 weeks ago

British Christmas trip to Kainuu cancelled due to lack of snow

Direct flights to the eastern Kainuu region have been arranged for British tourists this year, marketed as trips to Lapland.
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