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Finland tops world happiness ranking for 7th year in a row: Nordic countries again ranked at the top of the World Happiness Report.
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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.
Report: Finland has some of the cleanest air in the world: The only countries that met the WHO's air quality standards last year were Finland, Australia, Estonia ...
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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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Finland tops world happiness ranking for 7th year in a row: Nordic countries again ranked at the top of the World Happiness Report.
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Finland to reinstate UNRWA funding: The Finnish government suspended payments to the UN agency in January following allegations that several of its members were ...
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Finnish unions extend strikes over labour reforms by another week: Finland's industrial, logistics and electrical workers have agreed to extend strikes in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/finnish-unions-extend-strikes-over-labour-reforms-by-another-week-2024-03-27/
Happiest countries in the world: Finland wins again, Germany slips down the rankings
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THL supports health-based taxation: The health watchdog has come out in favour of taxing products high in fat, sugar or salt.
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Monday's papers: A million Finns, Finnish-language struggles and a tax office crackdown
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Political strikes continue into fourth week: The main employers’ group, the EK, estimates that the strike has already cost some €2bn.
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Report: Russia remains the biggest security threat to Finland: According to the new report from the Finnish security police Supo, Russia remains the biggest ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/27/bericht-russland-bleibt-das-grosste-sicherheitsrisiko-fur-finnland
Firms say berries will stay on bush as Finland suspends Thai berry-picking visas: The move follows numerous trafficking cases involving Thai pickers.
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Britain found to offer worst-value housing of advanced economies: Think-tank says British pay more and get less than people in other economies with similar ...
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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
Scandi happy people laughing: Northern Europeans are the most joyful folk in the world
politico.eu/article/world-happiness-report-northern-europe-finland-denmark-iceland-sweden/
Union: Lapland seasonal workers report safety concerns on a regular basis: Safari guides and others in northern Finland's tourism sector regularly cite scanty ...
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Romanian media: Finland donated military vessels to Ukraine: The vessels will transit through Romania to Ukraine, according to Romanian media outlet ...
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Tuesday's papers: Finland's child-free adults, Finnish colonialism and saying hello
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Von der Leyen asks Finland to prepare the EU for war: Defense preparedness will be a main topic at the EU leaders’ summit.
politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-asks-finland-to-prepare-the-eu-for-war/
Can fertility treatments revive Finland's sluggish birth rate?: The government wants to make private fertility treatments more affordable.
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APN Podcast: Finland's hidden homeless: All Points North asks why homelessness among immigrants is rising in Finland while it falls for all other demographics.
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Sweden and Finland join Nato's biggest military exercise in decades: New members Sweden and Finland joined the manoeuvres in northern Norway ...
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Quick Glance: Sweden and Finland Participate in Nato's Largest Military Exercise
- Nato conducts military exercise to deter Russia.
- Sweden and Finland participate as full Nato members.
- Perception exists that Russia could target a Nato country in the long term.
- Nordic nations ramp up defense efforts due to proximity to Russia.
President Stubb approves Nato agreements, announces visit to Eastern Finland: Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb will travel to the eastern ...
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THL survey: Over 40% of immigrants in Finland have faced discrimination: The health agency's survey queried around just over 7,800 adults whose parents and ...
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Estonia leads in citizen initiative efficiency, Finland seeks improvement: A recent study by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra has highlighted Estonia's more ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25024-estonia-leads-in-citizen-initiative-efficiency-finland-seeks-improvement.html
Finland to borrow additional €1.5bn as economy stalls: In total, the state needs to borrow nearly 13 billion euros this year to cover expenditures.
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Scandi happy people laughing: Northern Europeans are the most joyful folk in the world
politico.eu/article/world-happiness-report-northern-europe-finland-denmark-iceland-sweden/
Russian nickel and fertiliser continues to flow into Finland: The ongoing political strikes impacting rail transport have not stopped deliveries of Russian raw ...
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Finnish researchers crack genetic code of the 'Easter Bunny': University of Eastern Finland researchers published the first reference genome for the European ...
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Finland reveals new-look driving licence: The updated licence has several new features aimed at enhancing security.
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Traficom: Increased GPS interference along eastern border, Gulf of Finland: The Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) recorded 600 incidents of GPS ...
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Wales end Finland's Euro dreams: A 4-1 defeat in Cardiff means the Eagle Owls failed in their bit to qualify for a second successive European Championship finals ...
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Quick Glance: Wales reach Euro 2024 play-off final after 4-1 thrashing of Finland
- Wales have reached the Euro 2024 play-off final by defeating Finland 4-1.
- Goals from David Brooks, Neco Williams, Brennan Johnson, and Dan James secured the victory.
- Rob Page's team is now set for a crucial match against Poland.
- Despite Finland scoring just before half-time, Wales maintained dominance throughout the game.
PTT: Finland sees modest drop in food prices: Prices are coming down slightly for some grocery items.
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Human rights groups call on Finnish government to tackle racism, discrimination: A total of 33 organisations — including Amnesty, the Mannerheim League for Child ...
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HS: Alko running out of some products as political strike enters third week: The strike has seen transport and logistics workers walk off their jobs ...
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Where is housing most expensive in Europe and how much are people willing to spend?
euronews.com/business/2024/03/26/finland-spends-most-on-housing-of-all-oecd-countries
PM Orpo: Finland working on strategy to keep foreign students beyond graduation: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted a meeting with representatives from immigrant ...
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Survey: Espoo has increased its appeal the most among large Finnish cities: Tampere retained its status as the most appealing city in Finland ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25015-survey-espoo-has-increased-its-appeal-the-most-among-large-finnish-cities.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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5 things to know about the latest weapons being sent to Ukraine: Over the past few days, Germany, Belgium, and Finland announced aid packages for Ukraine ...
kyivindependent.com/5-things-to-know-about-the-latest-weapons-being-sent-to-ukraine/
Quick Glance: 'Massive' Russian Air Attack Hits Ukraine and Kyiv; Poland Reports Airspace Violation
- Russia and Ukraine engaged in deadly aerial attacks, including the seizure of the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske by Russia.
- Kyiv and Lviv regions were attacked, with Poland raising its military readiness.
- No casualties or damage were reported, and the city's air defenses intercepted about a dozen missiles.
- The US and Poland demand explanations from Russia, while Ukraine targeted Russian ships in Crimea.
Incoming Supo chief says Russia is Finland's greatest security threat: The incoming head of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) has previously ...
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Justice Chancellor rejects government's border bill: "Still needs work": Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) promised to consider feedback from legal experts ...
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Indian Women in Finland advocate for inclusive workforce opportunities: On International Women’s Day, Indian Women in Finland Ry, discussed the different ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25028-indian-women-in-finland-advocate-for-inclusive-workforce-opportunities.html
Finland’s HVK calls for measures to secure food deliveries amid strikes: Janne Känkänen, the CEO of the National Emergency Supply Agency (HVK) ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25029-finland-s-hvk-calls-for-measures-to-secure-food-deliveries-amid-strikes.html
Armenian, Finnish Prime Ministers discuss comprehensive partnership agenda between Armenia and the EU
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Putin says Russia will deploy troops to Finland’s border after it enters NATO: RIA
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/13/Putin-says-Russia-will-deploy-troops-to-Finland-s-border-after-it-enters-NATO-RIA
Some ADHD drugs in short supply, no immediate relief in sight: Finland, like some other European countries, has been hit by shortages of the medications ...
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Finnish universities look to nix tedious entrance exams: In the future, one entrance test could open doors to many different degree programmes.
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Finland pledges $36 million to Czech-led shell initiative for Ukraine: Finland joined a Czech-led initiative to provide Ukraine with hundreds of thousands of ...
kyivindependent.com/finland-pledges-36-million-to-czech-led-shell-initiative-for-ukraine/
Gravitas | World Happiness Report: Is it all sunshine & rainbows in Finland? : The World Happiness Report 2024 is out. Once again Finland has topped the list ...
wionews.com/videos/gravitas-world-happiness-report-is-it-all-sunshine-rainbows-in-finland-702436
Unemployment benefit cuts hit hard on Finnish jobless: Recent cuts to unemployment benefits in Finland are significantly impacting the everyday lives of those ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25016-unemployment-benefit-cuts-hit-hard-on-finnish-jobless.html
Development Minister: Finnish UNRWA funding to remain frozen: Finland's Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio says that Finland is still waiting ...
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HS: Buses in Helsinki area could run out of fuel as strikes continue: Helsingin Sanomat on Monday reminded that, with 60 per cent of buses in the capital region ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25031-hs-buses-in-helsinki-area-could-run-out-of-fuel-as-strikes-continue.html
SAK’s member unions to extend ongoing political strikes by a week: Jarkko Eloranta, the chairperson of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25020-sak-s-member-unions-to-extend-ongoing-political-strikes-by-a-week.html
NBI: 200 recent asylum seekers missing: The number of missing asylum seekers has increased in recent months.
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Lutheran Church bishops back same-sex marriage: Finland's state-funded Evangelical Lutheran Church will likely approve a parallel marriage model for gay couples ...
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Weather: Finnish spring delayed by persistent cold: As Finland transitions from early to late spring, residents can expect a continuation of colder-than-average ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24987-weather-finnish-spring-delayed-by-persistent-cold.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
Finland joins Swedish, French navies for submarine threat drills: The exercises off of Sweden's west coast start on Wednesday.
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Majority of migrant men in Finland feel at home, despite challenges: A recent study has revealed that a significant majority of men who speak Arabic, Dari ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25005-majority-of-migrant-men-in-finland-feel-at-home-despite-challenges.html
Stressed at Work? Your Office Phone Booth Could Tell Your Boss: Framery, one of the world’s biggest makers of workplace pods, is testing sensors that can monitor ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-10/stressed-at-work-your-office-phone-booth-could-tell-your-boss
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Finnish Foreign Minister says West should not rule out sending troops to Ukraine in future
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/16/7446742/
Thursday's papers: Purchasing power down, Patria's Swedish sale and a young X-ray enthusiast
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Finland enacts Russian car ban amid border crisis and war in Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/19/finland-enacts-russian-car-ban-amid-border-crisis-and-war-in-ukraine/
'Woke' people more likely to be unhappy, anxious and depressed, new study suggests
nypost.com/2024/03/17/lifestyle/woke-people-more-likely-to-be-unahppy-anxious-and-depressed-new-study-suggests/
Finland stops allowing cars with Russian number plates: Driving cars registered in Russia in Finland is no longer possible without a special permit as from ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/16/7446754/
Unions say strikes will go ahead despite PM Orpo's last-ditch call to cancel plans
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HS: Finland thwarts last-minute attempt to rescue restoration law: Helsingin Sanomat on Friday reported that Belgium turned to Finland in a last-minute attempt ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25030-hs-finland-thwarts-last-minute-attempt-to-rescue-restoration-law.html
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 is the happiest country in the world again. Here’s their secret to improving well-being
fortune.com/well/2024/03/20/finland-happiest-countries-2024/
Supreme Administrative Court dismisses border closure complaints: Finland's top administrative court ruled that Russian-speaking residents did not have grounds ...
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Finland passed its flexible work act in 1996–and it may partly explain why it’s the happiest nation
fortune.com/europe/2024/03/19/finland-flexible-work-explain-happiest-nation/
Nearly 29,000 Finns queueing for eye care in Finland: In Finland, the length of waiting lists for eye healthcare services has reached alarming proportions ...
helsinkitimes.fi/themes/themes/health-a-wellbeing/25027-nearly-29-000-finns-queueing-for-eye-care-in-finland.html
Finnish climate minister in Ukraine to discuss war's environmental impact: Kai Mykkänen (NCP) visited the war-torn country on Friday to assess the environmental ...
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Finland to participate in Red Sea operations protecting cargo vessels: Dozens of shipping vessels have been targeted by the Iranian-aligned militant Islamist ...
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Neste cutting 320 jobs in Finland, 70 more abroad: The company's goal is to save around 50 million euros per year.
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Firms say berries will stay on bush as Finland suspends Thai berry-picking visas: The move follows numerous trafficking cases involving Thai pickers.
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YLE: Drastic rationalisation of university entrance exams is afoot in Finland: A reform proposal unveiled this week would reduce the number of exams organised in ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25026-yle-drastic-rationalisation-of-university-entrance-exams-is-afoot-in-finland.html
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
Wednesday's papers: Putin's latest threats, expensive weight loss and bland parks
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