How Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Visit Will Affect Traffic on Wednesday
The traffic will be heavily affected on Wednesday in Helsinki.
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Finnish Girls Use Snus More Than Before, Decline in Alcohol Consumption Has Stopped
Snus use is on the rise among the youth, even though it is prohibited to sell snus in Finland.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif Discusses Nuclear Weapons and Human Rights While Visiting Finland
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif held talks with President Sauli Niinistö and Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto.
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Government’s Budget Proposal Increases Funding for Climate Measures and Raises Taxes on Tobacco
Here are some of the highlights of the government’s draft budget for 2020.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Visit Finland on Monday
He will have meetings with President Sauli Niinistö and Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin to Visit Finland Next Wednesday
President Niinistö and President Putin will hold official discussions in the Presidential Palace.
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Finland Ranks 15th When Comparing Taxi Rates From Terminal to Center at the 50 Busiest Airports
The study compares the taxi rates at the 50 busiest airports in Europe.
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EU Home Affairs Ministers Discuss a Temporary Disembarkation Scheme for the Mediterranean
Currently, the EU Commission has to seek willing recipients for the disembarked asylum seekers one vessel at a time.
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Finland Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Constitutional Democracy
To celebrate this, Wednesday 17 July has been designated as a national flag day.
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A Role-Playing Game For Authorities Help Them Prepare for Extreme Weather
The ability to prepare for extreme weather events will be increasingly important in the future.
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Russia Donates a Customs Dog Called Jutta to Finland
The puppy was donated to Finnish Customs in May to mark the 25th anniversary of the customs cooperation between Finland and Russia.
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Many Immigrant Physicians Have Poor Finnish Skills, According to a Dissertation
The language requirement has been set too low when considering the demands of the work.
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The Public Have a Rare Chance to Visit the British Royal Navy Flagship on Thursday in Helsinki
The ship has been described as the Royal Navy’s “Swiss Army knife.”
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Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto Will Travel to Africa on the Behalf of EU to Support Sudan’s Attempt to Become a Democracy
Minister Haavisto has extensive knowledge on Sudan.
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Over 12,000 Conscripts Begin Military Service Today
Nearly 10,000 will begin their service in the Army and about 1,700 in the Navy.
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Pack Your Umbrellas and Warm Raincoats For the Weekend
The weather for weekend looks rainy, windy and chilly.
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Major Traffic Jams Expected From Wednesday to Friday in Helsinki
Here’s our guide to stay on top of the situation.
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Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan Arrive in Finland – Will Explore the Country Till Friday
During their four-day visit, the crown prince and crown princess will meet with the Finnish presidential couple and explore Finnish culture, landmarks, nature and health care.
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Prime Minister Antti Rinne Will Join Pride Parade on Saturday: ‘Bold People Are Needed to Change the World’
He’s the first prime minister in the history of Finland to participate in the march, which celebrates sexual diversity.
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PM Antti Rinne In His Announcement of EU Presidency: Finland’s Priority Is Global Leadership in Climate Action – Full Announcement Included
Finland’s program for its presidency of the Council of the European Union was published today. Here’s PM Rinne’s announcement, word by word.
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Meet a Minister of the New Government in Your Local Library
Here’s a full list of their schedules.
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Your Guide to Celebrating Midsummer in the City – Memo Included
Here’s our guide to celebrating Midsummer in Helsinki.
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Here Are the Hottest Barbecue Trends for Midsummer, According to Finns
During Midsummer, food is prepared on the wood or gas fired grill.
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Here Are the 21 Semi-Finalists For Miss Finland 2019 Competition – Who’s Your Favorite?
Discover Miss Finland 2019 semi-finalists in pictures.
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Today’s the Last Day for Very Warm Weather – Rains and Unsettled Weather Forecast for End of May
The heat wave of May is going to change to unsettled weather.
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Temperatures to Climb over 25 Degrees in Southern Finland During the Weekend
The temperatures could rise over 25.1 degrees on the west coast, exceeding the definition of hot weather in Finland.
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Hot Weather Ahead for Weekend
This is happening because of a high-pressure area that is hovering over Scandinavia.
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While the Number of Asylum Seekers to Finland Drops, Job-Based Migration Increases
Several changes in the law make it easier for entrepreneurs and experts to move to Finland, and thereby promote economic growth and employment.
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The Man Who Threatened Iso Omena Shopping Center in Tor Network Confessed
During the interrogations over the weekend, the man confessed.
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Alko Starts Selling Space Water
According to Alko, the alcohol company wants to remind Finns about the importance of drinking water.
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Police Are Guarding Two Secondary Schools in Pori Region Because of Anonymous Threats Against the Schools
More threats have been published in the anonymous Tor network that require police presence.
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The Police Are Investigating a Threat Against Valkea Shopping Center in Oulu
The threat was published in the anonymous Tor network.
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Police Catch Youngish Man Who is Suspected of Writing the Shooting Threat Against Iso Omena Shopping Center
The man is currently suspected of an illegal threat.
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Police Catch Youngish Man Who is Suspected of Writing the Shooting Threat Against Iso Omena Shopping Center
The shooting is said to take place on May 3.
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This is Why Inhaling a Balloon Can be Fatal
“Inhaling helium is a serious safety risk.”
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Helsinki City Hall Lobby Opens as a Meeting Place for Everyone Interested in the City and its Future
Following a year of development work, the lobby of the Helsinki City Hall opened today with a brand new concept.
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10,000 People Demand Action Against Global Warming in Their March to Parliament Building
About 10,000 people joined the climate march on Saturday afternoon in Helsinki in another attempt to draw attention to global warming.
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Here’s Why Turku is One of the Smartest Cities in the World – An Interview with Development Director
We asked what makes the oldest Finnish city, with a population of about 200,000, one of the smartest cities in the world.
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PICTURES: Maternity Package of 2019 Mixes Bright Patterns with Neutral Colors
There are altogether 63 useful items for families with a newborn baby.
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Climate Change Scares Helsinki Residents More Than Terrorism
According to the latest safety survey, climate change is the greatest safety concern among Helsinki residents aged 15-79.
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Full-Blooded Version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth Set to Be Performed Across Finland
This full-blooded version of the play has been so successful that it has been constantly revived and toured worldwide since 2001.
Read More1.3 Million Kids Skipped School Around the World for Last Friday’s Climate Strike
Finland Today analyzed the figures behind the climate strike.
Read MoreShare Your Best 10 Seconds for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Every year a staggering 370,000 EU citizens are diagnosed and 170,000 die from the disease.
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Finland is the World ́s Happiest Country – Again!
Yes, the second time in a row, Finland is still the world ́s happiest country!
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Thousands of Finnish Kids Boycott Schools Across Country for a Friday Climate Strike
Thousands of Finnish kids walked out of their schools and protested outside of their local town halls, squares and in Helsinki in front of the Parliament Building, in a show of solidarity in the global strike on climate change.
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Turku is the Seventh Smartest City in the World
This is the second year when the American institute has ranked the smartest cities in the world.
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Police Detain Eight for Climbing the Pillars of the Parliament – View The Action From Inside the Building
We caught the action from inside of the Parliament Building.
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President Niinistö After Hip Surgery: After Couple of Tabs I’ve Lost Every Chess Game to the Pad
On Wednesday, he was tweeting from the recovery room.
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President Sauli Niinistö to Have Hip Surgery Today – Plans to Get on His Feet the Following Day And Continue Working
President Sauli Niinistö, 70, will have a hip surgery today.
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