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Want to see a specialist? You may have to wait even longer than before: The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare says queues for care have grown nationwide ...
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Nearly half of households live paycheck to paycheck: A 100-euro rise in living costs would be too much for almost half of households in Finland ...
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Want to see a specialist? You may have to wait even longer than before: The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare says queues for care have grown nationwide ...
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Nearly half of households live paycheck to paycheck: A 100-euro rise in living costs would be too much for almost half of households in Finland ...
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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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Finland condemns Israeli confiscation of Palestinian territory: The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs said Israel's move "runs counter to not only ...
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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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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.
Industrial Union to continue political strikes: As the union announced that work stoppages would enter a fourth week, it urged the government to join further ...
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Finland's first lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb switches jobs from industry to academia: "I believe that my new role will give me a better opportunity to serve Finland ...
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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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Thursday's papers: Stubb backs government border plans, petrol prices, holiday traffic
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APN Podcast: Worker exploitation sows Finland's bitter berry scandal: All Points North probes the allegations of forced labour and human trafficking that could ...
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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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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/
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
NBI: China-linked group behind Finnish Parliament espionage: The National Bureau of Investigation says it has identified one suspect in the ongoing probe.
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Unemployment in Finland rises by over 30,000, year-on-year: Finland's unemployment rate stood at 7.7 percent last month.
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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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Finland gets EU funding to save the Arctic fox: In the early 2000s, there were only around 40-60 Arctic foxes in Finland, Sweden and Norway ...
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Political strikes throttling the Finnish textile and fashion sector: Two-thirds of companies in the textile and fashion sector say that the strike has negatively ...
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Petrol shortages may affect holiday buses: Bus services will run normally through Thursday at least in the capital region, and until Saturday in the Lahti region ...
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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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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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SAK chief to government: Drop labour reforms that won't boost employment: The labour federation boss responded to the prime minister's comments as a fresh Yle ...
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Monday's papers: A million Finns, Finnish-language struggles and a tax office crackdown
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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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Finnish government aims to accelerate eastern border fence effort: The plan is to build stretches of fencing totalling around 200 km in length, along the 1 ...
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Happiest countries in the world: Finland wins again, Germany slips down the rankings
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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
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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Tuesday's papers: Finland's child-free adults, Finnish colonialism and saying hello
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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/
Forecast: Warm, sunny Easter weather through most of Finland; snow in Lapland: Relatively warm air is set to flow into Finland from the south, with temperatures ...
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Russia's economic growth set to slow, Bank of Finland forecast says: "Russia's economy will not only grow more slowly in the years ahead but will also be ...
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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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Survey: 55% in Finland say they'll 'definitely' vote in EU elections — and that's an improvement
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PTT: Finland sees modest drop in food prices: Prices are coming down slightly for some grocery items.
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Can fertility treatments revive Finland's sluggish birth rate?: The government wants to make private fertility treatments more affordable.
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Stubb, Orpo express shock, condolences over Moscow attack: Finland’s president and premier expressed sympathy for the victims and their loved ones – but not ...
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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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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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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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Tractor firm Agco invests €70 million in Finnish factory: The multinational agricultural equipment manufacturer plans to invest more heavily in alternative fuel ...
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It will soon be possible to text 112: The EU-mandated accessibility upgrade is meant for people who have difficulties talking on the phone ...
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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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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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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.
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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Winter strikes back — Finland set for Sunday snowstorm, subzero temperatures: Southern areas of the country will see about 10-15 centimeters of snow on Sunday ...
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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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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/
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
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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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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Sauli Niinistö to write EU report on civilian and defence preparedness: The report will aim to provide a holistic view of how Europe can become more ...
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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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Controversial former MP ousted as VKK party leader: Ano Turtiainen was replaced as chair of the party he founded due to his links with Russia ...
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Public health authority warns of BPA in warm tap water: How healthy is the water coming out of your kitchen faucet?
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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
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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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/
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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Espoo woman suffers horrific complications after Turkish surgery mix-up: When Sara Karimizadeh woke up at a Turkish beauty clinic she was told she'd had the ...
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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.
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
Yle meteorologist: Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts — clouds gathering on horizon
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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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Court annuls 2023 Sámi Parliament elections, orders new vote: More than 100 appeals were filed concerning the electoral roll for the assembly ...
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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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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
New strikes called as dispute deepens: The dispute between unions and the government remains deadlocked after meetings between unions ...
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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
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
Armenian, Finnish Prime Ministers discuss comprehensive partnership agenda between Armenia and the EU
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Finland's 'Bible Belt' reacts to Lutheran bishops' decision on same-sex marriage: There has been a long-running debate about the concept of marriage within ...
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Teachers: Reducing class size top priority: Teachers in Finland are displeased about a number of things in their classrooms, a new survey finds.
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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 ...
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Thursday's papers: Purchasing power down, Patria's Swedish sale and a young X-ray enthusiast
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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/
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