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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.

Snow Has Melted in the Whole Country

A month ago, there was still one meter of snow in Kittilä.

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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.

Get Ready For Hot Weather Again, Starting From Sunday

This May is likely to become the hottest one in the 2000s.

The Japanese Cherry Trees in Roihuvuori Are in Full Bloom – View The Beautiful Pictures

Over 150 cherry trees are in full bloom.

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.

Metallica Donates 25,000 Euros to The Finnish Charity That Organizes Bread Queues for Thousands

The charity check took the organizers by surprise.

Which Finnish City Should Be Known as The Capital of Metal? – A Campaign Attempts to Find Out

The campaign also spotlights Finland’s position at the center of the global heavy metal community: Finland has more metal bands per capita than any other country.

Finland, Sweden and the US Deepen Their Defense Cooperation

The Statement of Intent was signed by the US and "two of its most capable and likeminded partners."

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.

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.

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.

There’s a Chance For Hot Weather on Mother’s Day

The week proceeds getting warmer daily. On Sunday, the temperatures could exceed 25.1 degrees.

Finland and Estonia Strengthen Their Ties in a Historical Jubilee Meeting

The inter-governmental meeting between Finland and Estonia is the first one in the whole history of the two nations.

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The Active Employment Model Cuts Unemployment Benefits By 80 Million Euros This Year – This is Why the Model is So Controversial

Monthly figures reduced from 752.60 to 717.60 euros before tax, which is a significant difference for those with little or no savings.

60,000 People Observe the Crowning of Havis Amanda in Helsinki – View the Pictures

Havis Amanda was crowned in beautiful weather.

Helsinki Region Seeks to be Low-Emission, Attractive, Prospering and Dynamic

According to the forecast, the Helsinki region will have a total population of 2 million and 1.05 million jobs in 2050.

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.

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.

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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Soap in the Shower, Naked in the Dressing Room, and Other Curiosities of the Finnish Pool Culture

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The Struggle to Find a Job in Finland

Your correspondent set out to take a closer look at job hunting in Finland.

President and the Foreign and Security Policy Committee Discuss Syria and Decide on a Major International Military Exercise

The aim is to strengthen Finland's defense capability and readiness and exercise in receiving international assistance and interoperability.

Coffee Mad but Sustainable Finland

We visited the Helsinki Coffee Festival, which takes place over the weekend.

Linnanmäki Amusement Park Opens on Friday – Here’s What’s New

The oldest amusement park in Finland gets ready for a new season.

The Police Catch Over 5,000 Drivers of Speeding in 24 Hours – In Helsinki, the Number of Overspeeders Significantly Lower than Before

Speed limit enforcement was implemented in more than 20 European countries at the same time.

Strike in the Construction Industry Begins on Thursday – Employers Get Ready for Significant Losses

Seven companies working with concrete will go on strike today because of a dispute over wages.