Millennium Prize Winner Tuomo Suntola Makes the Modern Smartphone Work
Suntola’s innovation, ALD (atomic layer deposition), is a nanoscale technology in use all over the world.
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Finland Boosts Economic Relations with Indonesia
There is demand for capital goods, machinery and equipment in Indonesia, which are among Finland’s most important export products.
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Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius Wants the EU Champion Belt: ‘I Am the King of the Nordics’
Helenius wants to challenge the title-holder, Swedish Otto Wallin.
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The Japanese Cherry Trees in Roihuvuori Are in Full Bloom – View The Beautiful Pictures
Over 150 cherry trees are in full bloom.
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President of Iceland in Finland: “Together We are Stronger”
President of Iceland Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson is in Finland for a visit with his spouse, First Lady Eliza Reid.
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Metallica Donates 25,000 Euros to The Finnish Charity That Organizes Bread Queues for Thousands
The charity check took the organizers by surprise.
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Saara Aalto Qualifies For the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest – ‘I Was Very Nervous’
Aalto’s performance received one of the most grandiose applause of the evening.
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Ploggers Have an Eye for Trash – The Movement That Combines Jogging and Picking up Litter Arrives in Finland
Plogging has arrived in Finland from Sweden, and it combines jogging with picking up litter.
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A Citizens’ Initiative Demanding Free Upper Secondary Education Handed to the Parliament
As much as 15 percent of the Finnish youth have not graduated from an upper secondary school before reaching the age of 25.
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President Niinistö: Today We Observe How Finland and the Finnish People Found Their Way From War to Reconciliation
“We have successfully defended our freedom and created one of the most stable and free societies, which is also one of the happiest in the world. Even the air here is the cleanest,” said President Niinistö.
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The Portrait of President Sauli Niinistö is Revealed – View the Pictures
100 Finnish artists contributed to the portrait.
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60,000 People Observe the Crowning of Havis Amanda in Helsinki – View the Pictures
Havis Amanda was crowned in beautiful weather.
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Your Guide to May Day 2018: The Crowning of Manta, The Changes in Services, The Weather and The History
Your guide to everything about the vappu festivities.
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The National Veterans’ Day Reminds Us to Be Thankful for 73 Years of Peace – View the Highlights
The National Vetrans’ Day has been celebrated since 1987.
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European Commissioner Gunther Oettinger Visits Finland to Ask More Money for the EU Budget
According to Oettinger, the countries that will remain in the EU should aim to fill the financial gap left by Brexit.
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2,000 People Working in Early Childhood Education Protest in Front of the Parliament in Fear of Losing Their Jobs
If the government proposal would be accepted, the number of kindergarten teachers with a university background would be doubled in the future.
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Prince Daniel of Sweden Visits an Elementary School in Helsinki – Gets to Know the ‘Finnish Schools on the Move’ Program
Prince Daniel of Sweden arrived to study the Finnish government’s national program, Finnish Schools on the Move, that aims to increase physical activity among the children.
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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Film Review: Favorite Superheroes Try to Save the Universe from Extinction While Cracking Jokes
Your favorite superheroes assemble to fight a common enemy that could wipe them out of existence.
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The Man Suspected of Burning Down The Tire Gorilla at Viikki Campus Faces 85,000 Euro Claim for Damages
The police has finished preliminary investigations into the arson of the tire gorilla that was burned to the ground in January.
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Finnish Association to Sculpt a Giant Face of Trump Into Arctic Glacier – First Scale Model Rises at Narinkkatori in Helsinki
President Donald Trump’s face stands tall at Narinkkatori.
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Four Ways to Improve Boys’ School Success, According to Minister of Education Sanni Grahn-Laasonen
Boys have been performing poorly in school in the past few years. A new study ordered by the government aims to tackle this.
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More Money for Students, Mothers and Entrepreneurs – Here Are the Highlights of the Government’s Budget Plan For 2019
If you are a small entrepreneur, an upper secondary school student, a mother or unemployed, the government has plans to make one’s life a little easier.
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Still World Champion! Finnish Boxer Eva Wahlström Defends Her Title With Hard-Hitting Passion
Eva Wahlström defends her title against the Haitian-American Melissa St. Vil.
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Brexit Negotiatior Barnier Wants to Ensure Smooth Flights Between the UK and the EU and Beyond
Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, arrived in Finland on Thursday to discuss how Brexit will affect Finland.
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Dozens Hunt for Golden Eggs in Jätkäsaari on Thursday Morning
The main prize includes an overnight in one of Clarion Hotel Helsinki’s suites.
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Finland Shows Loyalty to the European Union After Expelling a Russian Diplomat – Aftermath of Skripal Poisoning Explained
The poisoning of the former Soviet and Russian spy made Finland choose sides.
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Trivium’s Performance in Helsinki Belongs Into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame
The Florida-based heavy metal giant gives the audience more than their money’s worth.
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Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius Is Ready to Rise on Top Again – Faces a Belarusian Fighter on Saturday
On a warm spring day in April 2010, I was sitting in Robert Helenius’ old Saab while we cruised...
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Foreign Minister Timo Soini and His Japanese Counterpart Agree on the Location of Moominvalley
Foreign Minister Timo Soini discussed the matter with his counterpart Taro Kono in Tokyo.
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Hundreds Demand a Stop to the Deportation of a Family of Seven Children to Iraq in the Small City of Loviisa
A family of seven children was about to be deported from Finland to Iraq. Then the small southern city of Loviisa stepped in.
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The Republic of Estonia Turns 100 – To Celebrate It, We Immersed in Estonian Stories in Design Hotel Estoria
A visit to this fine hotel taught us great things about the proud nation.
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The Giant Panda Couple Frolic in the Snow for the First Time in Ähtäri Zoo – Watch the Video and Pictures
The Ähtäri Zoo’s panda house opened to the public today.
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The Chinese Year of the Dog Kicks Off With Massive Celebrations in Helsinki Center
Chinese New Year celebrations took over the Helsinki center.
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The Seniors of Upper Secondary Schools Have Left the Building and We Caught it in Video and Photos
View the highlights of “penkkarit” in the Helsinki center.
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Finland Needs a Minister of Loneliness
Loneliness can increase the risk of a sudden death by 45 percent.
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‘Black Panther’ Film Review: This Time the Black Guy Gets to Be the Hero
A black guy in a cat suit takes down potential threats while protecting his nation as the king.
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Finland’s Presidential Couple Welcome a Healthy Baby Boy!
He was born on Friday, February 2, just before eight in the evening at the Women’s Hospital.
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8,000 Strong Protest Against the Active Employment Model in Helsinki
Thousands of people occupy the Senate Square in hopes of tearing down the active employment model.
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President Sauli Niinistö Highlights Loneliness in His Inauguration Speech, Greets Honorary Guard in Snow Storm
President Sauli Niinistö was inaugurated for his second term at the Parliament House.
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President Sauli Niinistö Gets Ready For His Second Term With a Landslide Victory in Presidential Elections
President Sauli Niinistö grabs 62.7 percent of the votes.
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Presidential Candidate Pekka Haavisto – All Smiles?
Greens’ Pekka Haavisto is running for the president for the second time.
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Presidential Candidate Paavo Väyrynen – Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
Paavo Väyrynen, 71, is running for the president for the fourth time.
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Presidential Candidate Laura Huhtasaari Dreams of Ruling the Country With Jussi Halla-aho
Here’s what you should know about presidential candidate Laura Huhtasaari.
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Skier Iivo Niskanen is the Athlete of the Year
In 2017, Niskanen won the 15-kilometer classical cross-country race at the Nordic world championship in Lahti.
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PICTURES: Giant Pandas ‘Snow’ and ‘Snowfall’ Arrive in Finland
Snow pandas Lumi and Pyry have arrived in Finland.
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Majority of Finns Think That Children’s Hobbies Cost Too Much
The answers were not depended on the age of the respondents, the place of residence or the level of income.
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Storm Aku Cuts Power To Thousands During the Night
At midnight, 7,500 households were without electricity.
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Epiphany Affects Services on Saturday
Epiphany, January 6, is a public holiday, a day off for many. In Finnish the day is called loppiainen. Read more to learn about the origin of the day and how it affects services.
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Snow to South For the Weekend – And Beyond!
The Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts frost and snowfall in southern Finland.
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