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Do Immigrant Authors Transform Finnish Literature?
Approximately seventy immigrant authors from about thirty different nationalities reside in Finland.
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Frog in a Coffin – And Other Finnish Folk Magic
The fact that Christianity took root in Finland did not displace the old folk beliefs; rather, many practices and beliefs survived alongside Christianity and even merged with it in some cases.
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I Sat Down With a Finnish Restaurant Owner Who Serves Local North Carelian Food – This is What I learned
What exactly does North Carelian food look like? I aim to find out.
Warm Air to Arrive in Finland from the Mediterranean Sea
This week Finland will see unexceptionally warm air mass, unusual even in the summer.
Navy Teaches German Troops to Maneuver in the Finnish Archipelago
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
The AI bot serves the applicant in English or Finnish.
Free Influenza Vaccinations Provided From Beginning of November
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
On Saturday, a Finn traveling in Australia needed an ambulance.
I Spent the Summer Traveling to Work with a Bike – This is What I Learned
As I cross over the busy Ring II road, I must have a smug look on my face while I look down on the traffic snarled up and stopped each morning and afternoon in the rush hours.
Professional Thieves Steal 800,000€ Worth of Jewelry – Finnish Police Catch the Foreign Perpetrators the Following Day
In a few minutes, they were able to collect a booty worth of 800,000 euros.
Award-Winning Author Jennifer Clement in an Interview With Finland Today: “I Have Finnish DNA”
"I was feeling the call of my ancestors."
Weather to Get Warmer Again – Plus 10 Degrees Expected on Wednesday in Southern Finland
Warmer weather ahead.
This is Why the Turku Herring Market is a Feast for Fish Lovers
I’ve come to embrace the humble herring and even found myself this week eagerly awaiting the opening of the annual herring market in Turku, southwestern Finland.
Finnish Labor Unions Accept Government’s Proposal of Helping Small Companies to Employ Easier – Labor Strikes to Stop
Labor unions Akava, STTK and SAK have accepted the government’s proposal, which was presented on Thursday.
Finland To Ban Child Marriages
During the years 1995-2014, according to the Family Federation of Finland, a total of 1,138 minors got married.
Prime Minister Juha Sipilä: “I Wish That Tomorrow Peace Will Prevail in This Country”
On Thursday evening, the government introduced a new proposal to the labor unions considering the right of small companies to sack their employees.
The Strike of Security Guards Begins – Delays at Helsinki Airport, Railway Stations are Shut
Here's what you should know.
Meteorologist: Snowstorm to Hit Southern Parts of Finland During the Weekend
It's time to switch to winter tires and start looking for that winter coat.
No Meals, Swimming and Cleaning in Selected Cities – Here’s How the Two-Day Strike of JHL Affects Six Major Cities Around the Country
The Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL will go on a two-day strike beginning on Monday.
Santa Claus at the March Against Climate Change in Helsinki: We Would Like to Have Winters as they Used to Be – 8,000 Join the March
According to Santa Claus, during the winter there should be a lot of snow and cold temperatures.
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I had always been curious about Finland’s fascination with winter swimming and decided to take the plunge one Christmas holiday. …
Tomorrow, during Father’s Day, it’s only recommended that flags are flown to honor fathers but the custom is not stipulated by law. …
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. …
This is how rural Finland went all out during All Saints’ Day. …
The fact that Christianity took root in Finland did not displace the old folk beliefs; rather, many practices and beliefs survived alongside Christianity and even merged with it in some cases. …
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