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IN PICTURES: The Vappu Celebrations Kick Off in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 1, 2016 12:16 pm | Culture, Human Interest, Lifestyle

Here are the highlights of the vappu eve in Helsinki.

Your Guide To Vappu

Posted by Editorial Team | April 30, 2016 12:29 am | Culture, Human Interest, Lifestyle

Vappu is a long-standing tradition in Finland and one of the most exciting days of the calendar year, starting on the 30th of April with vappuaatto

Potential Changes to the Finnish Education System is Risky Business

Posted by Morgan Walker | April 26, 2016 11:38 am | Human Interest

Proposals for the entrance examinations be replaced with an admission system hits the political scene . . . from personal experience, it only serves to divide.

Police Vehicles Update Their Appearance Over the Next Four Years

Posted by Editorial Team | April 22, 2016 7:58 pm | Human Interest, Nation

The previously used blue colouring will remain, but the new colours will be placed on the vehicle in addition to the existing design.

Finnish Immigration in 2015 – “Everyone is expected to have an opinion”

Posted by Editorial Team | April 20, 2016 6:36 pm | Human Interest, Politics

The number of asylum seekers grew tenfold from 2014, and the debate surrounding the issue saw increasing polarisation, according to a new report by the EMN.