Next Year We Celebrate the Year of the Salmon
The project aims, among others, to revive the River Tenojoki and Baltic Sea salmon stocks.
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Prime Minister Juha Sipilä to Meet EU Leaders in Helsinki on Wednesday and Thursday – Including Orban and Merkel
Sipilä will receive a number of guests at the prime minister’s official residence Kesäranta.
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Flags Are Hoisted to Honor Finland-Swedish Identity
There are about 300,000 people living in Finland whose mother tongue is Swedish.
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From Swedish Empire to Russian Rule – Finland’s 100-Year Celebration of Independence, Explained
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.
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Warm Air to Arrive in Finland from the Mediterranean Sea
This week Finland will see unexceptionally warm air mass, unusual even in the summer.
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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.
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Looking For a Job? – Smartbot Will Help to Fill Out the Job Application
The AI bot serves the applicant in English or Finnish.
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Free Influenza Vaccinations Provided From Beginning of November
Here’s a list of who will get the vaccination for free.
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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.
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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.
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The Strike of Security Guards Begins – Delays at Helsinki Airport, Railway Stations are Shut
Here’s what you should know.
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It’s time to switch to winter tires and start looking for that winter coat.
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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.
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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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Tiina Elovaara, MP of the Blue Reform party
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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