Thousands to Join March Against Climate Change on Saturday in Helsinki
“The consequences of climate change shocked Finland and the rest of the world last summer.”
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First in the World! – Finland Receives Plastics Roadmap To Tackle Plastics Pollution
“Finland’s Plastics Roadmap is the first one of its kind and could well serve as a trendsetter for other countries.
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Back to Rains and Chilly Temperatures – Finland Is Returning to Normal Autumn Weather
The temperatures are becoming cooler, day by day.
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More Public Toilets, Investments in Internationalization – Here’s Helsinki Mayor’s Budget Plan
Preparation for the needs of a growing city lies at the heart of Mayor Jan Vapaavuori’s 2019 budget proposal.
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President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev to Visit Finland Next Week
President Niinistö and President Nazarbayev last met in June 2017, when President Niinistö visited the Astana World Expo in Kazakhstan.
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Government Reduces Size Limit of Enterprises Allowed to Lay Off Employees Easier
The grounds for dismissal would be amended only for enterprises employing fewer than 10 persons.
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Here’s What You Should Know About the Strike and Overtime Ban on Wednesday
The industrial action is starting because the Finnish government has not withdrawn its draft law weakening protection against dismissal.
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Flags Fly for Miina Sillanpää
She worked continuously to improve women’s position in society.
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Disruptions Likely in Metro and Tram Services
The number of canceled services will vary from day to day according to the number of drivers available.
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Employment Increases in Finland – Over 45,000 Fewer Unemployed Than in August Last Year
The unemployment rate was 6.8 percent, or 0.7 percentage points lower than the previous year.
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Finland to Speed Up Processing of Work-Based Residence Permits
“Each employee arriving in Finland is an important asset for their prospective employer, and delays in the residence permit process can at worst jeopardize companies’ operations,” said Minister of the Interior Kai Mykkänen.
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Finland to Deploy Reserve Police Officers to Help With Big Wave of Immigrants, For Example
The reserve police would have the right to carry guns in emergency and defense situations.
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Refugee Man, 28, Suspected of Murdering Woman in Pori – The Man Is a Candidate in the Church Elections
The man is suspected of murdering a middle-aged woman in Itäpuisto on Sunday morning.
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Police to Monitor Mobile Phone Usage in Car – Also Checking Foreign Citizens’ Papers
This week from September 17 to 21, the police will observe the use of mobile phones and other distraction factors in traffic.
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Finland and Russia to Enhance Cooperation in Migration Policies
The objective is that the authorities from both countries would meet regularly to exchange information,” said Director General Jorma Vuorio.
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Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to Visit Finland in September
This is the fourth meeting between the prime ministers.
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Expect Gusting Winds of As Much as 20 Meters Per Second Today
In the southern and western parts of the country, the weather will slowly become fairly sunny but occasional rain showers may occur.
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Protesters Steal Iran’s Flag and Light it on Fire – Police Catch Four in a Demonstration in Eastern Helsinki on Monday Afternoon
A peaceful protest results in police catching four.
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Finnish Name Day Calendar Updated With 35 New Names With Foreign Roots – Is Your Name on the List?
There are many foreign names on the list.
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Only One-Third of Youth Wear Bicycle Helmet
The challenges in wearing a helmet include sweat and messing up the hairdo.
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Endangered Red Panda Couple Got Their First Cub at The Helsinki Zoo
The red panda couple got their first cub at the Helsinki Zoo on Tuesday. The red pandas are...
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Scandinavia’s First Female Imam and Founder of Women-Led Mosque Sherin Khankan to Lecture in Helsinki on Friday
Khankan is the author of the book titled “Women Are The Future of Islam,” and she is considered one of the 100 leading female pioneers in the world.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and His Spouse Brigitte to Visit Finland on Wednesday
The public may follow the welcoming ceremony from the Market Square at around 19:45, weather permitting.
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One Last Day of Hot Weather – Chillier Weather and Rains to Come
The temperatures are to reach close to 25 degrees Celsius.
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A Present for the People! President Niinistö Publishes the First Public Picture of His Son Aaro
While celebrating his 70th birthday, President Niinistö published the first public picture of his son today.
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The Vice-Chair of the Finnish Construction Trade Union Criticizes Cheap Labor from Abroad
“Is the idea to create a fast lane passing those staying in the country and leave those foreigners already living in Finland permanently unemployed?”
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Three Men Are Suspected of Raping a Woman in a Forest in Hyvinkää
According to the victim, the suspects were of a foreign background and spoke a language incomprehensible to the victim.
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President Niinistö to Meet Putin in Sochi in Late August
The Finnish President Sauli Niinistö met his Russian counterpart previously in mid-July.
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The Police Observe Zebra Crossings As Thousands of First-Graders Begin School Today
Starting today, the police will be seen on the main streets in the vicinity of schools in Helsinki.
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The Weather to Get Hot Again For the Next Few Days
Thursday and Friday are forecast to be the warmest days of the week.
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Finland Ranks As the Third Most Innovative Country in the EU
Finland scores strongest in the area of an innovation-friendly environment and human resources.
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Helsinki Pride Parade Attracts 100,000 People in the Largest March Organized in Finland
This year the organizers wanted to highlight the diversity of their LGBTIQ community and make room for voices often left unheard or silenced in the society.
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President Barack Obama to Visit Finland in September
The former US President Barack Obama will speak at the Nordic Business Forum in Helsinki in September.
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Changes in Commuter Train Services Stop Trains Running to Helsinki
The first phase will last until July 17 (05:00 in the morning) and affects commuter trains I, P, N and K.
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Temperatures to Get Gradually Warmer Until We Reach Hot Weather
After the rains, winds and cloudy skies, the weather will become warmer.
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What’s Open? What’s Not? Where to Go? Here’s Your Midsummer Memo
Midsummer is celebrated next weekend. We compiled a memo for you.
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Finnish Man Released From Police Custody After Being Suspected Of Terrorism in London
The man was stopped by the London police at Heathrow Airport while attempting to board a connecting flight.
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Nine Things That Finland Can Learn From the Terrorist Attack in Turku Last Year
An independent investigation team has completed a safety investigation of the stabbings that took place in Turku on August 18, 2017.
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Low Use of Antibiotics and Pesticides Prove the Strengths of Finnish Food Production in International Comparison
The good situation in terms of animal and plant diseases is something quite unique as well.
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Happy Birthday Helsinki! – The Capital of Finland Celebrates With Over 100 Free Events Across the City
Here are some of the highlights of the day.
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2,000 People Join the Pride Parade in Tampere – View the Pictures
This year, there will be a record number of Pride events arranged across the country.
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Finland Has the Best Environment For Preventing Illicit Trade
Finland tops the government policy category and ranks 5th in the supply and demand category.
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Finland to Host an International Meeting Against Nuclear Terrorism
The network brings together states and international organizations to carry out concrete cooperation against nuclear threats.
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The Portrait of President Sauli Niinistö Is on Display In Ateneum Art Museum
The portrait has been moved to the museum from the Presidential Room of the Government Palace.
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Ethiopian Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu Discusses Development Cooperation in Finland
Ethiopia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
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Over 7,000 People Still Without Electricity – ‘Toivo’ Storm Runs Amok in Eastern Finland And Knocks Down Trees
On Monday evening, there were reports of 40,000 people without electricity in eastern parts of the country, namely in the Northern Karelia region.
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Men Steal a Wallet From a Tourist, Police Surprise The Tourist With Great Kindness
On Tuesday noon, two men were following tourists in Helsinki center. The police started observing them.
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60 Years In the Making – The First Finnish Motorway E18 Is Now Finished
The E18 motorway connection from Turku to Vaalimaa is now fully completed. The connection is very important for business and safety.
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Domestic, Open Land Strawberries To Arrive At Stores Next Week
The first strawberries will arrive from the south-western parts of the country.
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