City of Helsinki to purchase Helsinki Halli arena: The City Council decided on Thursday to offer to buy the arena, which has stood empty for two years due to EU ...
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Want a bargain holiday home in Finland? Look northward: The most important price factor is proximity to the Helsinki region – and preferably the sea.
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Russia still a threat to Finland, Supo says: Funnelling people to the eastern border is Russia's way of bullying Finland, according to the Finnish Security and ...
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Helsinki Airport lands award for 'best customer experience' in Europe: The ASQ award was based on surveys of around 4,000 passengers at the facility.
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Finland, the happiest country in the world for 7 years running, to offer second free happiness masterclass—here’s how to apply
cnbc.com/2024/03/26/finland-free-happiness-masterclass-how-to-apply.html
Only 10% of Russians in Finland voted for Putin, exit poll says: The Russian Embassy in Helsinki's official results suggest one in three Russian nationals in ...
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Helsinki amusement park stops selling Russia-linked ice cream: The park's director said it was a question of values.
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Enchanting giants of moss transform Helsinki's Lasipalatsi Square into a mystical realm
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25010-enchanting-giants-of-moss-transform-helsinki-s-lasipalatsi-square-into-a-mystical-realm.html
Korkeasaari bears wake from shortened hibernation: While the bears of Helsinki's zoo got some good sleep last winter, their hibernation only amounted to six ...
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HS: Restaurants in Helsinki are in dire straits: The Finnish capital saw a year-on-year increase of 70 per cent in restaurant bankruptcies in 2023 ...
helsinkitimes.fi/business/25025-hs-restaurants-in-helsinki-are-in-dire-straits.html
Sustainable fashion steps forward: Sokos and Emmy open second-hand departments in Helsinki
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24991-sustainable-fashion-steps-forward-sokos-and-emmy-open-second-hand-departments-in-helsinki.html
Helsinki's Palace restaurant tops Finland's Best 50 Restaurants list for fifth consecutive year
helsinkitimes.fi/eat-and-drink/25001-helsinki-s-palace-restaurant-tops-finland-s-best-50-restaurants-list-for-fifth-consecutive-year.html
Helsinki establishes own employment services: The city says the agency will also promote the integration of working-age residents.
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Helen scraps electricity distribution fees for April, May: Customers will likely save an average of around 25 euros on their electricity bills for the two months ...
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Wednesday's papers: Students reimagine Helsinki, skiing for 24 hours, and warm weekend
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I tried a cold dip pool and sauna in Finland to test the trend: Cold plunging is trending on TikTok and Instagram, but the Finnish tradition dates back centuries ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/23/tried-a-cold-dip-pool-sauna-finland-test-trend-20358195/
Finland unites for anti-racism March on UN International Day: Finland is gearing up for a significant demonstration of unity and commitment to anti-racism ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24994-finland-unites-for-anti-racism-march-on-un-international-day.html
Video: Smooth sea ice wows skaters, but authorities warn of dangers: The early arrival of winter and the cold snaps of January have contributed to making the ice ...
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Helsinki Airport to face aviation fuel shortage within one week: Airlines have been asked to fuel their planes abroad during the two-week walkout by logistics ...
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Tuesday's papers: Angry farmers, chat doctors and a 10m2 home: When it comes to micro apartments, how small is too small?
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City looking for people who want free trip to world's happiest country: You can get a free trip to Helsinki and learn to be happy like the Finnish
mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/european-city-looking-people-who-28850302
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
Finns flirt with an offensive realist stance in electing their new president: Finland is new to NATO’s nuclear alliance. With its legacy of neutrality and ...
helsinkitimes.fi/columns/columns/viewpoint/24988-finns-flirt-with-an-offensive-realist-stance-in-electing-their-new-president.html
Court case against climate action group begins in Helsinki: Elokapina activists face charges of fraud, perjury and public incitement to commit a crime.
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More than 140 international routes from Finavia airports this summer: Finavia airports are set to offer over 140 international routes in the summer of 2024 ...
aviation24.be/airports/helsinki-hel/more-than-140-international-routes-from-finavia-airports-this-summer/
Doctoral Education Pilot | University of Helsinki: The University of Helsinki Doctoral School is seeking PhD candidates for three-year positions ...
helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-school/doctoral-education-pilot
Helsinki sells historic manor for €70k: Stansvik Manor includes a restaurant, four houses for accommodation, a maintenance building, a sauna, storage buildings ...
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Helsinki Airport to renovate runway 3 (04L/22R) from 15 April to 12 June: Helsinki Airport will be renovating runway 3 and its taxiways from April 15th to June ...
aviation24.be/airports/helsinki-hel/helsinki-airport-to-renovate-runway-3-04l-22r-from-15-april-to-12-june/
Female company for the forest reindeer in the Green Zoo: Last week, the female European forest reindeer “Orvokki” arrived safely in Wuppertal after a long ...
wuppertal-total.de/stadtleben/weibliche-gesellschaft-fuer-das-waldrentier-im-gruenen-zoo/
German word of the day: Kiffen: With Germany having now approved plans to partially legalise cannabis, you may have seen this word a lot lately - and could hear ...
thelocal.de/20230412/german-word-of-the-day-kiffen
Finnair celebrates 100th anniversary of first flight: Finnair celebrated the 100th anniversary of its first flight on March 20, 2024. The inaugural ...
aerotime.aero/articles/finnair-celebrates-100th-anniversary-of-first-flight
Finland Just Got Its First True 5-Star Hotel. Here’s a Look Inside.: Samppa Lajunen, a former three-time Olympic gold medalist, is behind Hotel Maria ...
robbreport.com/travel/hotels/hotel-maria-helsinki-5-star-hotel-1235550117/
Helsinki, Finland to Bangkok, Thailand for only €484 roundtrip (May-Oct dates): Cheap flights from Helsinki, Finland to Bangkok, Thailand for only €484 roundtrip ...
secretflying.com/posts/helsinki-finland-bangkok-thailand-e349-roundtrip/
Luke Plange joins HJK Helsinki on loan: Crystal Palace forward Luke Plange has joined HJK Helsinki on loan.
cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/luke-plange-joins-hjk-helsinki-loan/
No trains in southwest for most of summer due to track work: Rail improvements will interrupt train traffic between Turku and Helsinki for more than a month next ...
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Humeral shaft fracture: orthosis comparable to osteosynthesis in the long term: Helsinki - In a randomized study, patients who were successfully treated with an ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149821/Humerusschaftfraktur-Orthese-langfristig-einer-Osteosynthese-vergleichbar
3D model: Hamburg gets a digital twin: 380,000 buildings are depicted in the digital model of the city of Hamburg.
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Finnair Long-Haul Flight Delays Due To Refueling Stops: Finnair long-haul flights ex-Helsinki may have refueling stops over two weeks period due to a refinery ...
loyaltylobby.com/2024/03/11/finnair-long-haul-flight-delays-due-to-refueling-stops/
Korkeasaari bears wake from shortened hibernation: While the bears of Helsinki's zoo got some good sleep last winter, their hibernation only amounted to six ...
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Helsinki Airport named Europe's top destination for business travelers: In the latest accolade for global aviation hubs, Helsinki Airport has been distinguished ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24978-helsinki-airport-named-europe-s-top-destination-for-business-travelers.html
Finland: Ukraine is free to strike Russian territory with weapons we provide: Helsinki also urged Germany to “seriously consider” sending long-range Taurus ...
politico.eu/article/finland-ukraine-strike-russia-territory-provided-weapons-antti-hakkanen/
Thursday's papers: Inflation slowing, strike effects, and arena ownership: A Helsingin Sanomat editorial claims that the worst of inflation is behind Finland.
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City of Helsinki announces salary hikes for 4,500 workers: Raises will go to early childhood education teachers, youth counsellors and others.
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Israeli embassy in Helsinki splattered with red liquid: The doors of the Israeli embassy in Helsinki were smeared with a red, blood-like substance ...
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Helsinki’s population grew last year at pace not seen since 1960s: The Finnish capital reported last week that, according to preliminary data ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24915-helsinki-s-population-grew-last-year-at-pace-not-seen-since-1960s.html
Snowy Helsinki becomes the set for a hot Chinese love story: This season, Helsinki's snowy landscape will captivate millions of viewers across China as it ...
helsinkitimes.fi/culture/24923-snowy-helsinki-becomes-the-set-for-a-hot-chinese-love-story.html
Exhibit in Helsinki honours Kremlin critic Navalny: Helsinki, like many world capitals, has seen vigils for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who died in ...
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Opinion | How the Brain Encourages Us to Ignore Rising Injustice: Humans are hard-wired to adjust to changing circumstances. And that’s why terrible changes can ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/25/opinion/brain-habituation-horrors.html
Mum in horror 'crush' by moving taxi hours after son's wedding: Hayley McAleer, 54, was run over and crushed against a bollard in the Finnish capital Helsinki ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/british-mum-horror-crush-moving-32231052
Fancy pet burials: Kenyans go over the top to honour loved pets -Video: After forming lasting bonds with their furbabies, pet parents are finding creative and ...
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/dn2/-fancy-pet-burials-kenyans-go-over-the-top-to-honour-loved-pets-4539494
Police apprehend Vastaamo suspect Kivimäki: Police found the man implicated in Finland's largest-ever security breach in a downtown Helsinki flat.
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Pickpockets targeting victims in downtown Helsinki, police say: The street crimes took place in the city's Kluuvi neighbourhood and area featuring shops and ...
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Helsinki records warmest-ever September in 2023: Finnish researchers blamed the situation on global warming.
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House prices fell by more than 9% in Helsinki region last year, 7.6% nationally: Housing sales rose in late 2023 due to tax changes, but declined again in ...
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Eighty years ago, 150 Soviet bombers aimed to destroy Kotka — but failed: Kotka was one of the most heavily bombed cities in Finland during the Second World War.
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Watch: Fota Lioness returns home after four years in Helsinki: Regional reports from the Irish Examiner team
irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41333296.html
Flying and weight: weighty arguments: Air passengers and their hand luggage are getting heavier and heavier, so airlines have to calculate new average values ...
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Airline Finnair weighing passengers at departure gates for data collection: You may want to pass on the cheeseburger and fries before boarding your flight if ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/airline-finnair-weighing-passengers-departure-gates-data-collection-rcna137964
Quick Glance: Finnair: Passengers Weighed with Luggage for Safe Take-off
- Finnland's flagship airline now weighs passengers, not just their luggage.
- The voluntary and anonymous weigh-ins aim to ensure the airplane does not exceed the maximum weight for a safe take-off.
- The collected data will not be linked to passengers' personal information.
- Finnair aims to collect new data to optimize aircraft balance calculations.
Friday's papers: An EV revenue hit, Helsinki property and Stubb's old girlfriend: Finland is taking a tax revenue hit from EVs.
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Six Finnish cities place in top 100 of global happiness ranking: The British research firm the Institute for Quality of Life ranks Helsinki as the 11th happiest ...
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“Hybrid attack”: Finland wants to restrict asylum rights because of Russia: Asylum applications should only be accepted at border crossings. This is necessary ...
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Helsinki welcomes "Women & Children": A striking new fountain by Nina Beier
helsinkitimes.fi/culture/24871-helsinki-welcomes-women-children-a-striking-new-fountain-by-nina-beier.html
Finnish study highlights high suicide risk for depression patients after hospital discharge
helsinkitimes.fi/themes/themes/health-a-wellbeing/24906-finnish-study-highlights-high-suicide-risk-for-depression-patients-after-hospital-discharge.html
The Finnish miracle: how the country halved its suicide rate – and saved countless lives
theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/22/the-finnish-miracle-how-the-country-halved-its-suicide-rate-and-saved-countless-lives
HUS publishes cancer care pathways in English: The pathways provide patients with a step-by-step understanding of how cancer diagnosis and treatment progress ...
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Finland's new president: He is sticking to the tough course against Moscow: Alexander Stubb was rather unpopular as Prime Minister. Now he is returning ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/finnlands-neuer-praesident-stubb-haelt-am-harten-kurs-gegen-russland-fest-19513772.html
Quick Glance: Alexander Stubb New President of Finland
- Stubb wins election against Haavisto for foreign and security policy.
- Stubb secures victory with 51.6% of the votes, Haavisto receives 48.4%.
- Stubb will significantly influence Finland's NATO policies.
- As Finland's new president, Stubb will command the armed forces.
In pictures: High school seniors celebrate 'penkkarit' tradition: How is the end of school celebrated in Finland? By throwing candy at passers-by, of course.
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The big idea: this simple behavioural trick can help you get more out of life: Habituation is a key component of human nature, and knowing how to manipulate it ...
theguardian.com/books/2024/feb/19/the-big-idea-this-simple-behavioural-trick-can-help-you-get-more-out-of-life
Strike's final day stops public transport, grounds planes and quiets factories: Traffic on the capital area's usually busy Ring III motorway was actually quieter ...
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Russia: Migrant reports help escaping to the EU: The route from Russia via Finland is popular for migrants to reach the EU. One man's experience corroborates the ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/krisen/id_100340504/russland-migrant-berichtet-von-hilfen-bei-flucht-in-die-eu.html
New ways to count your blessings: Science-backed strategies for increasing your joy
cnn.com/2024/02/23/health/how-to-appreciate-what-you-have-wellness/
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Rise in food poisoning cases in Helsinki in 2023: In 2023, Helsinki experienced an increase in food poisoning incidents, according to the latest findings from ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24891-rise-in-food-poisoning-cases-in-helsinki-in-2023.html
Finnish pond hockey on thin ice as climate crisis looms: A changing climate threatens the pastime of outdoor ice hockey around the world and in Finland.
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Neurological disorders increase divorce risk in Nordic countries, study finds: A recent study from the University of Helsinki has unveiled that neurological ...
helsinkitimes.fi/176-information/study/24918-neurological-disorders-increase-divorce-risk-in-nordic-countries-study-finds.html
Finnair to cancel "vast majority" of flights on 1–2 February: The Finnish majority state-owned airline says it will cancel 550 flights due to a ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24847-finnair-to-cancel-vast-majority-of-flights-on-1-2-february.html
Finland plans ban on dumping snow into the sea: Every year, thousands of truckloads of snow plowed from Helsinki streets are dumped into the sea ...
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Strike at Düsseldorf Airport: Chaos and long waiting times: On Thursday morning, unannounced strikes by security staff led to chaos at Düsseldorf Airport.
nrz.de/region/niederrhein/article241835024/Streik-am-Flughafen-Duesseldorf-Chaos-und-lange-Wartezeiten.html
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