Finland Offers Free Course on Artificial Intelligence to EU Citizens; Here’s What I Learned
The popular Elements of AI course will be made available Europe-wide as Finland steps down from the Council of the EU presidency.
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Sanna Marin Appointed as Prime Minister of Finland; ‘We Want to Strengthen Equality, Education and Skills,’ Marin Says
She was elected in the parliament's plenary session by votes 99-70 on Tuesday afternoon.
Nation
PICTURES: National Lucia Sara Ray, 24, Brings Light to Snowless Helsinki
The national Lucia procession illuminates downtown Helsinki.
The Police to Carry Out a 24-Hour Drunk Driving Monitoring Marathon on Friday and Saturday
The police’s intensified surveillance of pre-Christmas traffic carried out about a month ago, caught a total of 255 suspected drunk drivers over two weekends.
Finland Aims to Halve Food Losses by 2030; Finnish Model on Display in Brussels
"In 2010–2016, food losses accounted for almost 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions."
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Finland and Estonia Celebrate Their Succesful Commission of Balticconnector; The Single Finnish-Estonian-Latvian Gas Market to Launch in January 2020
"We are launching the single Finnish-Estonian-Latvian gas market on January 1, 2020. This is the historical step to integrate three national gas markets in Europe into one in such a large scale."
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PICTURES: Hundreds Join the March Arranged by Nationalist Soldiers of Odin Group; Man From Sweden Arrested for Disturbing the Protest
Soldiers of Odin, a nationalist street patrol organization, gathered for a protest titled "Bring Back Safe Finland" on Finland's 102nd Independence Day.
Finland Ranks as a Top Performer in Reading Literacy, According to the Latest PISA Results
Finnish 15-year-olds rank among top performers in reading literacy in OECD countries, the latest PISA results reveal.
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Two Suspects Imprisoned in Relation to School Arsons in Nurmijärvi
The Eastern Uusimaa Police Department have been investigating a tangle of four fires, which were suspected to have been lit on purpose in Nurmijärvi in late autumn.
New Law Bans Bringing in Apples From Outside the EU to Finland; View Full List of Banned Products Without Phytosanitary Certificate
Prohibited plants and plant products can be left in rubbish bins at the eastern border crossing points. No sanctions will be imposed for handing over goods voluntarily.
- Independence Day
PICTURES: 102nd Independence Day Culminates in Presidential Reception
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Helsinki region
Helsinki Police Ban Neo-Nazi March Scheduled for Independence Day; Soldiers of Odin to March in the Afternoon
Soldiers of Odin are arranging a protest called "Bring Back Safe Finland."
Helsinki Police Ban Neo-Nazi March Scheduled for Independence Day; Soldiers of Odin to March in the Afternoon
Soldiers of Odin are arranging a protest called "Bring Back Safe Finland."
- Posti strike
The Postal Strike Has Ended; PAU: Workers Should Return to Work Immediately
The postal strike and its supporting strikes will end immediately.
- Crime
Two Suspects Imprisoned in Relation to School Arsons in Nurmijärvi
The Eastern Uusimaa Police Department have been investigating a tangle of four fires, which were suspected to have been lit on purpose in Nurmijärvi in late autumn.
Films
‘Surfer: Teen Confronts Fear’ Film Review: So Strange and Unpolished, It’s Amusing
The titular surfer, played by Douglas’ son Sage Burke, is a teenage boy who wiped out on a huge wave some time ago and has since been afraid to get back in the water.
‘The Lighthouse’ Film Review: A Tempestuous Tale Ye Can Believe
The screenplay in general is incredible.
‘Midway’ Film Review: Japan Attacks America As if They Were From Outer Space
In 'Midway,' director Roland Emmerich approaches the historic battle with a pedigree in planetary destruction while forgetting all about character development.
‘Dogs Don’t Wear Pants’ Film Review: BDSM as Grief Counselling
Finnish director J-P Valkeapää takes us on a visceral journey, in turns heart-wrenching and stomach-churning.
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Film Review: Superb Fairy Tale in Every Way
Angelina Jolie returns with a larger-than-life screen presence.
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Finland Offers Free Course on Artificial Intelligence to EU Citizens; Here’s What I Learned
The popular Elements of AI course will be made available Europe-wide as Finland steps down from the Council of the EU presidency.
The Number of Women Speakers on the Rise at Slush; CEO Saari Wouldn’t Join a Panel With Men Only
This year, more so than previously, the environment and program of Slush included topics that empower women.
Finland Offers Free Course on Artificial Intelligence to EU Citizens; Here’s What I Learned
The popular Elements of AI course will be made available Europe-wide as Finland steps down from the Council of the EU presidency.
Alcohol Sales Drop in August; Annual Sales Drop, Too
Have the Finns started to drink less, like the Swedes, perhaps?
The Pros and Cons of a Proposed Flight Tax in Finland
A citizens' initiative for taxing air travel gathers over 50,000 signatures and heads to the parliament for consideration.
Day of the Dead Celebrates Everlasting Life
During the weekend, you may find ofrendas in several locations in Helsinki.
Here’s Why ‘Kekri’ is Wilder Than Halloween
This is how rural Finland went all out during All Saints' Day.
“Knowledge” is the Theme of This Year’s Presidential Independence Day Reception
The theme of this year’s presidential Independence Day reception is knowledge and discussion.
HSL to Cut Prices For the Longest Trips
“This is the first time in our 10-year history we make such significant fare cuts."
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The Government Awards Gender Equality Prize to Equality Now Organization For Changing Discriminatory Laws
According to the Finnish government, gender equality has been a conscious political decision that has made Finland one of the most successful countries in the world on many levels.
Massive Industry Strikes Begin on Monday; May Cause Disturbances in Fuel and Medicine Supply
In total, the strikes involve about 100,000 workers
Abdirahim ‘Husu’ Hussein Fired From the SDP Helsinki City Council Group After Telling Lies of a Racist Taxi Passenger
Here's how the former Helsinki city councilman got caught in a web of lies.
Posti Introduces New Handling Fee For Shipments Outside the EU
A handling fee will be introduced for goods outside the EU fiscal territory that have a value of more than 22 euros.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Beach in Espoo
An ultralight aircraft has made an emergency landing in Espoo on Wednesday afternoon.
GALLERY: Finns Go Berserk After Finland Qualifies to European Championship in Football
The fans in Helsinki climbed, shouted, made the cars “dance” limbo and more.
The Weather is to Become Warmer on Wednesday; Plus Degrees Expected in Most Parts of the Country
On Wednesday the weather is going to become mild, followed by rains in most parts of the country.
Organic Punch and Music From the Finnish Soul; The Presidential Couple Are Getting Ready to Host Independence Day Reception for 1,700 Guests
Knowledge and discussion in society will configure as the main themes of the reception.
- Posti strike
Minister Sirpa Paatero Has Resigned and is Now on Sick Leave; She Resigned Because of the Posti Mess
The biggest reason for Paatero's resignation was that somehow the government-owned Posti Group Oy was able to transfer their workers to a weaker, cheaper labor agreement.
- Crime
Two Suspects Imprisoned in Relation to School Arsons in Nurmijärvi
The Eastern Uusimaa Police Department have been investigating a tangle of four fires, which were suspected to have been lit on purpose in Nurmijärvi in late autumn.