Category: Politics
Three Women, Nine Children Arrive in Finland From Al Hol Where People Related to ISIS Militants Are Held
On Sunday, three families arrived in Finland from the Al Hol detention camp in Syria where women and children related to ISIS militants are being held.
Prime Minister Marin’s Sick Leave to Continue at Least Until the End of the Week
Prime Minister Marin had a corona test earlier in the week, and its result was negative.
President Niinistö Calls Putin; Niinistö Emphasizes Need for Dialogue Between the Great Powers
The presidents discussed the coronavirus situations in Finland and Russia as well as bilateral economic, environmental and other cooperation between the countries.
Prime Minister Marin to Take a Sick Leave
According to the government, Prime Minister Marin has caught the cold.
Coronavirus Infection Confirmed in the Finnish Parliament Building
The source of the infection is being traced.
Restaurants to Open on June 1; Here Are the Changes to Tackle the Coronavirus Spread
Restaurants and cafeterias are going to be open on June 1. On Tuesday, the government told us about the details.
Worker at Prime Minister’s Residence Possibly Exposed to Coronavirus
As a precautionary measure, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will continue her work using remote access arrangements.
Major Summer Festivals Canceled in Finland
The government has decided to ban public gatherings and events of over 500 people until July 31.
President Niinistö Calls President Moon of Korea
President Moon assured President Niinistö that the Republic of Korea will continue to support Finland in stopping the coronavirus whenever possible.
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Government to Discuss Lifting Restrictions and Whether to Ban Summer Festivals
Today, the government is to make preliminary plans for lifting restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. However, summer festivals could be banned.
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VIDEO: Interviews With Experts on Brexit and How UK’s Divorce With the EU Affects Finland
We interviewed Finnish experts on how Brexit will affect the future relations between Finland and the UK.
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Centre Party Passes the Decision on Whether Prime Minister Rinne Should Resign to the SDP; Rinne Said He’s Not Going to Quit
Prime Minister Antti Rinne (the SDP) demands a clear answer from the Centre Party.
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Parliament Holds a Moment of Silence to Commemorate the Victims in Kuopio; Ministry of Interior Recommends Flying the Flag at Half-Mast on Thursday
“The grief is greatest when one cannot never again hold hands with their nearest,” said Tuula Haatainen, the first deputy speaker of the parliament.
The Finns Party: Finland’s Program for the EU Presidency is ‘Defective,’ Lacks Measures Against Recurring Migrant Crisis
The Finns Party describe the program as “defective” and that “it accelerates the development of a federal state.”
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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New Government to Ease Work-Based Immigration And Raise Refugee Quota
We talked to Li Andersson, chairwoman of the Left Alliance, about the new government's measures on immigration.
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.
President Niinistö in Germany: If Diplomacy No Longer Works, We Have a Big Problem in Our Hands
President Sauli Niinistö participated in a panel discussion on arms control at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.
Trade Unions of Health Care Sector Find FM Soini’s Comments About Filipino Nurses Outrageous
"They have been tricked to come to Finland with false images."
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Foreign Minister Soini Would Tackle Finland’s Elderly Care Crisis By Bringing in Nurses From the Philippines
“We need more caring hands, mainly from our home country but also from abroad," Soini writes in his blog.
Finland To Ban Child Marriages
During the years 1995-2014, according to the Family Federation of Finland, a total of 1,138 minors got married.
Prime Minister Juha Sipilä: “I Wish That Tomorrow Peace Will Prevail in This Country”
On Thursday evening, the government introduced a new proposal to the labor unions considering the right of small companies to sack their employees.
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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Foreign Minister Timo Soini in His Column About Climate Change: Fussing Amateurs Should Let the Shit Burn
According to Soini, when speaking about renewing all forms of energy production in Finland, that according to him, “is nonsense of the worst kind.”
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A Man Was Removed From The Press Conference Between Trump and Putin – Here’s Why
Here's an analysis of what happened in the Presidential Palace on Monday evening.
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President of Iceland in Finland: “Together We are Stronger”
President of Iceland Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson is in Finland for a visit with his spouse, First Lady Eliza Reid.
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Russia to Expel One Diplomat From Finnish Embassy in Moscow
Russia has announced corresponding measures also against many other countries that have expelled Russian diplomats.
President Niinistö: We Turned a Poor Country Into One of the Most Stable Ones With ‘Sisu’
"We Finns have every reason to be proud of our history," said President Sauli Niinistö.
President Niinistö to Best-Selling Author Paul Auster: Do You Believe in Human Beings?
American best-selling author Paul Auster was grilled by President Niinistö in an interview at the Academic Bookstore on Saturday. "It was an honor," Auster said.
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Presidents of Finland and US meet at the White House – Our Relationship With Finland Is a Very Close, Says Trump
"We are particularly grateful to the Finnish citizens who have sacrificed for our mutual security," Trump said.
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Here Are the Winners and Losers of Municipal Elections, Party Policies Explained
In total, 8,999 members were chosen to the city councils of about 300 municipalities.
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Trump Calls President Niinistö: ‘Finns Are Great People’
President Sauli Niinistö talked with the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday.