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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“War is absolutely unnecessary,” said war veteran Esko Leinonen, one of the honorary guests at the VIP premiere on Thursday.
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Under a floor of mosaic, an undamaged shrine is believed to contain Saint Nicholas’ 1,674-year-old remains.
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President Sauli Niinistö said that there are three pillars that have formed the Nordic welfare state.
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Snellman, for example, never learned to write in Finnish.
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With over 30,000 Russian citizens and more than 75,000 Russian speakers living in Finland, it’s surprising that it has taken over 70 years to establish a formal celebration for this beloved occasion in Helsinki.
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The open house event is being arranged in honor of Finland’s celebration of its centenary as an independent country.
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Today is a much-treasured day on the Finnish calendar used to pay respect to the war veterans who fought for their country.
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P.E. Svinhufvud was deported to Siberia during the second wave of Russification of Finland.
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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.
Read More
“War is absolutely unnecessary,” said war veteran Esko Leinonen, one of the honorary guests at the VIP premiere on Thursday.
Read More
Under a floor of mosaic, an undamaged shrine is believed to contain Saint Nicholas’ 1,674-year-old remains.
Read More
President Sauli Niinistö said that there are three pillars that have formed the Nordic welfare state.
Read More
Snellman, for example, never learned to write in Finnish.
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After moving to Finland, this is what I have learned about the Finnish health care system. …
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. …