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Hot Tips From a Professor to Survive the Finnish Darkness

Posted by Editorial Team | December 16, 2018 7:00 am | Nation

As a foreigner who has taken a few years to adjust to the darker months, I wanted to find out what a professional would recommend as a remedy.

National Parade on the Finnish Independence Day in Mikkeli Celebrates a Centenary of Readiness

Posted by Editorial Team | December 6, 2018 8:46 am | Nation

The parade will be participated by troops from all three services, the National Defence University, the Finnish Border Guard as well as veterans’ and national defense organizations with the total attendance strength of approximately 900 persons.

Finns Want Independence Day Celebrations to Be Cheerful, Bright and Communal

Posted by Editorial Team | December 5, 2018 5:47 pm | Nation

In addition, half of the respondents in a survey consider Independence Day celebrations more important than before.

The Rail Tunnel Between Helsinki and Tallinn Takes Another Leap Forward

Posted by Editorial Team | December 1, 2018 10:19 am | Business, Nation

On Friday, Estonian and Finnish ministers and city leaders met in Helsinki to further the planned tunnel between Helsinki and Tallinn.

Rise in Islamist Propaganda Against Finland Raises Threat Level of Terrorism

Posted by Editorial Team | November 29, 2018 5:20 pm | Nation

The rise in radical Islamist propaganda targeting Finland and Finland’s heightened profile in the radical Islamist field have raised the threat of terrorism against Finland.

Helsinki to Begin Anonymous Recruiting – Job Applications to be Processed Without Name, Gender and Other Personal Info

Posted by Editorial Team | November 27, 2018 12:08 pm | Business, Nation

Anonymous recruiting entails that the applicant’s name, date of birth and other personal info are not included in the job application.

President Niinistö and Other European Leaders Join Forces to Stop Climate Change

Posted by Editorial Team | November 26, 2018 5:07 pm | Politics, President

The 15-point declaration states that more needs to be done to reach the goals set out in the Paris Agreement.

Next Year We Celebrate the Year of the Salmon

Posted by Editorial Team | November 8, 2018 10:44 am | Nation

The project aims, among others, to revive the River Tenojoki and Baltic Sea salmon stocks.

Prime Minister Juha Sipilä to Meet EU Leaders in Helsinki on Wednesday and Thursday – Including Orban and Merkel

Posted by Editorial Team | November 7, 2018 7:08 am | Nation, Politics

Sipilä will receive a number of guests at the prime minister’s official residence Kesäranta.

From Swedish Empire to Russian Rule – Finland’s 100-Year Celebration of Independence, Explained

Posted by Editorial Team | November 6, 2018 8:07 am | Feature

Ever since Finland achieved independence in 1917, December 6 has been a cherished date on the Finns calendar. Finland’s history is filled with domination by neighboring empires which has created a little sibling type relationship within the Nordic region.

Navy Teaches German Troops to Maneuver in the Finnish Archipelago

Posted by Editorial Team | November 3, 2018 7:43 am | Nation

The German troops had an opportunity to maneuver among the dense islands. This is not possible along the German coast where the geography is different.

Looking For a Job? – Smartbot Will Help to Fill Out the Job Application

Posted by Editorial Team | November 2, 2018 4:08 pm | Business, Nation

The AI bot serves the applicant in English or Finnish.

Free Influenza Vaccinations Provided From Beginning of November

Posted by Editorial Team | October 31, 2018 10:06 am | Nation

Here’s a list of who will get the vaccination for free.

Finnish Emergency Center Sent an Ambulance to Bondi Beach in Australia – Help Found Its Way

Posted by Editorial Team | October 30, 2018 12:32 pm | Nation

On Saturday, a Finn traveling in Australia needed an ambulance.

Finnish Labor Unions Accept Government’s Proposal of Helping Small Companies to Employ Easier – Labor Strikes to Stop

Posted by Editorial Team | October 26, 2018 4:25 pm | Nation, Politics

Labor unions Akava, STTK and SAK have accepted the government’s proposal, which was presented on Thursday.

The Strike of Security Guards Begins – Delays at Helsinki Airport, Railway Stations are Shut

Posted by Editorial Team | October 24, 2018 3:26 am | Nation

Here’s what you should know.

Thousands to Join March Against Climate Change on Saturday in Helsinki

Posted by Editorial Team | October 19, 2018 6:52 pm | Nation

“The consequences of climate change shocked Finland and the rest of the world last summer.”

First in the World! – Finland Receives Plastics Roadmap To Tackle Plastics Pollution

Posted by Editorial Team | October 17, 2018 8:25 am | Business, Environment, Nation

“Finland’s Plastics Roadmap is the first one of its kind and could well serve as a trendsetter for other countries.

More Public Toilets, Investments in Internationalization – Here’s Helsinki Mayor’s Budget Plan

Posted by Editorial Team | October 14, 2018 11:33 am | Nation

Preparation for the needs of a growing city lies at the heart of Mayor Jan Vapaavuori’s 2019 budget proposal.

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev to Visit Finland Next Week

Posted by Editorial Team | October 12, 2018 10:43 am | Nation, Politics

President Niinistö and President Nazarbayev last met in June 2017, when President Niinistö visited the Astana World Expo in Kazakhstan.

Government Reduces Size Limit of Enterprises Allowed to Lay Off Employees Easier

Posted by Editorial Team | October 2, 2018 11:43 am | Nation

The grounds for dismissal would be amended only for enterprises employing fewer than 10 persons.

Here’s What You Should Know About the Strike and Overtime Ban on Wednesday

Posted by Editorial Team | October 2, 2018 9:25 am | Nation

The industrial action is starting because the Finnish government has not withdrawn its draft law weakening protection against dismissal.

Flags Fly for Miina Sillanpää

Posted by Editorial Team | October 1, 2018 12:35 pm | Flag Days

She worked continuously to improve women’s position in society.

Employment Increases in Finland – Over 45,000 Fewer Unemployed Than in August Last Year

Posted by Editorial Team | September 25, 2018 10:42 am | Nation

The unemployment rate was 6.8 percent, or 0.7 percentage points lower than the previous year.

Finland to Speed Up Processing of Work-Based Residence Permits

Posted by Editorial Team | September 24, 2018 3:49 pm | Business, Nation

“Each employee arriving in Finland is an important asset for their prospective employer, and delays in the residence permit process can at worst jeopardize companies’ operations,” said Minister of the Interior Kai Mykkänen.

Finland to Deploy Reserve Police Officers to Help With Big Wave of Immigrants, For Example

Posted by Editorial Team | September 21, 2018 10:08 am | Nation

The reserve police would have the right to carry guns in emergency and defense situations.

Police to Monitor Mobile Phone Usage in Car – Also Checking Foreign Citizens’ Papers

Posted by Editorial Team | September 17, 2018 10:03 am | Nation

This week from September 17 to 21, the police will observe the use of mobile phones and other distraction factors in traffic.

Finland and Russia to Enhance Cooperation in Migration Policies

Posted by Editorial Team | September 14, 2018 11:34 am | Nation, Politics

The objective is that the authorities from both countries would meet regularly to exchange information,” said Director General Jorma Vuorio.

Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to Visit Finland in September

Posted by Editorial Team | September 13, 2018 4:19 pm | Nation, Politics

This is the fourth meeting between the prime ministers.

Finnish Name Day Calendar Updated With 35 New Names With Foreign Roots – Is Your Name on the List?

Posted by Editorial Team | August 29, 2018 4:45 pm | Culture

There are many foreign names on the list.

Only One-Third of Youth Wear Bicycle Helmet

Posted by Editorial Team | August 29, 2018 11:23 am | Nation

The challenges in wearing a helmet include sweat and messing up the hairdo.

Endangered Red Panda Couple Got Their First Cub at The Helsinki Zoo

Posted by Editorial Team | August 28, 2018 4:46 pm | Nation

The red panda couple got their first cub at the Helsinki Zoo on Tuesday. The red pandas are...

Scandinavia’s First Female Imam and Founder of Women-Led Mosque Sherin Khankan to Lecture in Helsinki on Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | August 27, 2018 5:35 pm | Nation

Khankan is the author of the book titled “Women Are The Future of Islam,” and she is considered one of the 100 leading female pioneers in the world.

A Present for the People! President Niinistö Publishes the First Public Picture of His Son Aaro

Posted by Editorial Team | August 24, 2018 11:45 am | Politics, President

While celebrating his 70th birthday, President Niinistö published the first public picture of his son today.

The Vice-Chair of the Finnish Construction Trade Union Criticizes Cheap Labor from Abroad

Posted by Editorial Team | August 14, 2018 9:12 am | Nation

“Is the idea to create a fast lane passing those staying in the country and leave those foreigners already living in Finland permanently unemployed?”

President Niinistö to Meet Putin in Sochi in Late August

Posted by Editorial Team | August 10, 2018 3:27 pm | Politics, President

The Finnish President Sauli Niinistö met his Russian counterpart previously in mid-July.

The Police Observe Zebra Crossings As Thousands of First-Graders Begin School Today

Posted by Editorial Team | August 9, 2018 11:25 am | Nation

Starting today, the police will be seen on the main streets in the vicinity of schools in Helsinki.

Lappeenranta Sand Castles Are Astonishing

Posted by Editorial Team | July 26, 2018 5:11 pm | Culture, Nation

The intricately carved castles that I came across in Lappeenranta are nothing short of amazing.

Finland Ranks As the Third Most Innovative Country in the EU

Posted by Editorial Team | July 5, 2018 10:26 am | Nation

Finland scores strongest in the area of an innovation-friendly environment and human resources.

Helsinki Pride Parade Attracts 100,000 People in the Largest March Organized in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | July 1, 2018 10:45 am | Culture, Nation

This year the organizers wanted to highlight the diversity of their LGBTIQ community and make room for voices often left unheard or silenced in the society.