Finland fails to win any Olympic medals for first time ever:
A Finn has previously secured a place on an Olympic podium at every Games since London 1908.
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Quick Glance: Finland's Disappointment: No Medals in Paris 2024 Olympics
- The 2024 Paris Olympics marked Finland's first failure to secure any medals in modern Olympic history.
- Despite impressive performances from Finnish athletes like 13-year-old skateboarder Heili Sirviö and boxer Pihla Kaivo-oja, Finland's longstanding medal streak at the Games came to an end.
- Confirmation of this disappointing outcome came when marathon runner Camilla Richardson, the final Finnish competitor at this year's Games, finished 65th in the women's event.
- The continuous decline over decades and the absence of a single medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics will prompt discussions on issues such as government funding, management of high-performance sports in Finland, and the decreasing interest of young individuals in physical activities.
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Finland drafting bill to prevent Russian citizens buying Finnish properties, Defence Minister says
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Quick Glance: Government Planning Law to Restrict Property Purchases by Russian Citizens in Finland
- Over the past six months, the Defence Ministry has successfully intervened to block several suspicious attempts to purchase Finnish real estate, as stated by Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP).
- The legislation could enable Finnish authorities to restrict the sale of properties in Finland to foreign nationals under specific conditions, aiming to prevent Russian citizens - especially those with ties to the Kremlin - from buying Finnish properties.
- Häkkänen emphasized that his ministry has intervened in multiple similar attempts by Russian citizens to acquire properties in Finland over the last six months, where the buyer's background raised concerns about the potential transaction.
- For instance, a Russian oligarch and arms manufacturer, Igor Kesaev, suspected of having connections to the Russian security service FSB, managed to acquire an island in the Saimaa lake region, located approximately 100 km from the Finnish-Russian border.
YLE: Weather in Finland to cool but remain warmer than usual: A YLE meteorologist expects temperatures to drop noticeably on Wednesday. The weather is ...
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Finland fails to win any Olympic medals for first time ever: A Finn has previously secured a place on an Olympic podium at every Games since London 1908.
yle.fi/a/74-20104323
Quick Glance: Finland's Disappointment: No Medals in Paris 2024 Olympics
- The 2024 Paris Olympics marked Finland's first failure to secure any medals in modern Olympic history.
- Despite impressive performances from Finnish athletes like 13-year-old skateboarder Heili Sirviö and boxer Pihla Kaivo-oja, Finland's longstanding medal streak at the Games came to an end.
- Confirmation of this disappointing outcome came when marathon runner Camilla Richardson, the final Finnish competitor at this year's Games, finished 65th in the women's event.
- The continuous decline over decades and the absence of a single medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics will prompt discussions on issues such as government funding, management of high-performance sports in Finland, and the decreasing interest of young individuals in physical activities.
President Stubb: There shouldn't be any Russians at the Olympics: President Alexander Stubb is in Paris for the opening few days of the Olympics ...
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Eva: Majority of Finns support Ukraine joining EU: Nearly 60 percent of respondents said it was likely that Ukraine's membership would mean an increase in EU ...
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Politicians should listen to immigrants already in Finland, researcher says: "If you want people to stay, you should listen to those who are already here ...
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US B-52 bombers fly through Finnish airspace: Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) said the flights were a demonstration of deterrence and defence.
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Red skies over Finland as Canadian wildfire smoke arrives: The most colourful sunset is expected on Tuesday evening.
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YLE: Finland raised reimbursements for private medical care, to almost no effect: Despite the Finnish government spending significantly more on reimbursements ...
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Finland can now call up reservists to assist on eastern border: The amendment enables reservists of the Finnish Border Guard to be called up more quickly to ...
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Four out of five Finnish MEPs want to suspend Hungary's EU presidency: Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to kick off his ...
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Thousands of new recruits begin military service in Finland: After completing their military training, the 12,000 recruits will be members of the reserve of the ...
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YLE: Finnish alcohol industry displeased with change that brought stronger drinks to grocery shops
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Perseid meteor shower to light up Finnish skies next week: Peak viewing will occur on the night between 12-13 August, when up to 60 shooting stars per hour will ...
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Archaeologists examine mysterious wreck off Suomenlinna: Preliminary dating suggests that the wreck sank around 1780, but no one knows the vessel's original name ...
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Finnish government presses ahead with controversial three-month rule, despite near total opposition during co…
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YLE: Social Democrats reclaims top poll spot from National Coalition: Support for the Social Democrats, the largest opposition party in the Finnish Parliament ...
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Parliament set to ratify Defence Cooperation Agreement with US: The deal will allow US troops to operate and store defence materiel on Finnish soil.
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Quick Glance: Parliament to Approve Defence Cooperation Agreement with US
- The agreement allows US troops to operate and store defense material on Finnish territory.
- Parliament is on the verge of ratifying Finland's Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the United States with unanimous approval from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
- The agreement signed between Finland and the US last December requires approval from a plenary session of Parliament.
- The debate also highlighted the importance of cooperation between parties in the parliament on critical foreign and security policy issues.
Coldplay visit sauna, swim in sea during Finnish trip: The band gave an interview before their first concert in Helsinki on Saturday.
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Finland has too many well-being services counties, says Purra: Minister of Finance Riikka Purra (PS) reminded YLE on Monday that the Ministry of Finance can ...
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Dads in Finland taking more parental leave following 2022 law reform: Men's share of parental leave days was about 10 percent in 2020, but climbed to just under ...
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Finnish and Swedish fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea: The Russian jets had no flight plan, were not in contact with civilian air traffic ...
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Weak Finnish skills might hamper mortgage applications: A lender has the legal right to set the conditions for a loan, which can include denying an application ...
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Finland replacing artificial pitches ahead of microplastics ban: The pitches will be banned across the European Union from 2031.
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Poll: Nearly half of Finns prepared to pay more to combat climate change: According to an USU poll, women, older people and residents of eastern Finland are more ...
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Finnish top flight football game halted after racist remarks directed at referee: Match official Mohammad Al-Emara stopped the game after a member of the crowd ...
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Finnish 'hero dog' assists with Paris Olympics security: A Finnish police dog who helped find a missing child in snow last year is assisting French authorities ...
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Quick Glance: Did the Olympics Mock the Last Supper?
- The Paris Olympics' opening ceremony sparked controversy for its resemblance to the Last Supper.
- Conservative and Christian leaders condemned the portrayal as a mockery of faith, while organizers defended it as a homage to the Greek god Dionysus.
- The depiction of Dionysus received criticism from religious groups who found it disrespectful.
- Despite the backlash, the artistic director of the opening ceremony emphasized that the scene was not meant to mock but to celebrate the gods of Olympus.
5th Finnish volunteer fighter reported killed in Ukraine: Ville Mykkänen, 26, a former Centre Party politician, died in early August, according to a war ...
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Finland struggles to draw top foreign talent — many find immigration debate worrying
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Finnish neo-Nazi admins racist Telegram channel, shares arson tips with UK rioters
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School year kicks off with mobile phone bans and sunny weather: Although new legislation on mobile phone bans is still pending, many schools across Finland have ...
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Quick Glance: New Developments Following the Removal of the St. Louis Schools Chief
- In July 2023, Keisha Scarlett assumed the role of superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools.
- During her tenure, there were issues with contracts, significant staff turnovers, and financial deficits.
- Scarlett was placed on temporary leave pending investigations into her practices.
- Millicent Borishade was appointed acting superintendent despite concerns over her past and lack of certification.
Sources: LGBT issues not progressing under Finns Party minister: Finnish media reports that Foreign Trade Minister Ville Tavio does not allow any mention of ...
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Ukraine had clear motive for Nord Stream sabotage, researcher says: Media outlets have reported that Germany has issued an arrest warrant for a 44-year-old ...
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Quick Glance: First Arrest Warrant in Nord Stream Sabotage Case
- An European arrest warrant has been issued for Ukrainian Wolodymyr Z. in connection with the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines. The Polish prosecution confirmed that it has been tasked by the German Federal Prosecutor's Office to apprehend the suspect, who was a diving instructor living in Warsaw until July 2022 before fleeing to Ukraine.
- The Polish authorities faced challenges in detaining Z. since he was not listed in the wanted persons database at that time. Investigations have been conducted by several countries regarding the sabotage, which occurred in September 2022, but only Germany continues to actively pursue the case.
- In addition to Z., two other Ukrainian nationals are under suspicion, though no arrest warrants have been issued. One of these suspects, who also worked at the same diving school, denied any involvement in the explosions, stating she had been in Kyiv at the time of the incident.
- The German government emphasized that the ongoing investigations will not affect its support for Ukraine. The deputy government spokesperson pointed out that the investigations do not change the reality of Russia's illegal aggression. The situation remains complex, with experts cautioning against hasty conclusions regarding the potential backgrounds of the sabotage.
Skateboarder makes history as Finland's youngest-ever Olympian: Even though 13-year-old Heili Sirviö is among the best skateboarders in the world ...
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Finnish summer makes comeback with highs of 25C forecast: This week will see clear skies and sunshine in many parts of Finland, although the Finnish ...
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YLE: Most of Finland’s well-being counties to show a wider-than-expected budget deficit
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Finland's unemployment rate among worst in EU: The average unemployment rate among EU member states is around 6 percent, but has climbed to over 8 percent in ...
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Finns' feelings of wellbeing collapse since pandemic: People's general satisfaction with life has nosedived in the last few years, according to a fresh report ...
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Millions of birds die in Finland every year from flying into windows: BirdLife Finland advises people to try to reduce the transparency and reflectivity of their ...
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Highly poisonous plants detected on Helsinki's beaches: However, swimming on these beaches remains safe since the northern water hemlock's toxins are unlikely to ...
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FMI: Finland sees "exceptionally warm" July as global temperatures hit record highs
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Helsinki quietly allows topless beach sunbathing for all: The City of Helsinki discreetly decided last summer that women should also be allowed to go topless on ...
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Inflation down in Finland, now lower than in the rest of the EU: The rate of inflation in Finland fell from 1.3 percent in June to 1.0 percent in July ...
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Dogs find two unexploded charges at Helsinki hospital blast site: An explosion at the construction site last week launched rocks hundreds of metres away ...
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Friday's papers: Doctors and money, disillusioned foreigners and parents' pushback against screens
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Finnish president praises 'downhill' swimming competition: Finland's president Alexander Stubb is no stranger to endurance sports and was gushing after competing ...
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ATVs overtake mopeds in popularity on Finnish roads: All-terrain vehicles (ATV) and mopeds can be driven by 15-year-olds, making them a popular choice for rural ...
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Poll: 1 in 4 Finns ready to send troops to Ukraine: Men are more eager than women to deploy troops to the war-torn country, according to a survey by the ...
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Finland moves forward with eastern border fence: Trees have already come down to make way for Finland's eastern border fence.
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Finnish government launches extensive anti-racism campaign amid doubts and criticism
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Global IT glitch mostly misses Finland: Airlines, banks and other businesses across the world are dealing with one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years.
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Finnish ministers not attending informal EU meetings in Hungary: Finland will be represented by civil servants instead, with other Nordic and Baltic countries ...
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Tax collector urges people in Finland to pay on time: Interest for late payments is 11 percent and starts accruing the day after the due date.
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Finland celebrates poetry and summer with flag day on Saturday: July 6 is an established flag day in Finland, marking the birthday of the country's national poet ...
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Bellingcat investigation pinpoints location of "Finland’s lakeside Neo-Nazi" meetup
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Finnish MEPs call for tougher measures against Hungary: MEPs from across the political spectrum interviewed by Yle called for stricter sanctions against Hungary ...
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Finland cancels planned changes to speed limits: The plans proposed lowering limits on some 100 km/h road sections to 80 km/h or as part of a pilot project ...
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Finland joins Nordic condemnation as Israel closes Norway's Palestine mission: The decision to close Norway's Representative Office in Al-Ram, Palestine also ...
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Tarja Jaakkola named as Nato Deputy Secretary General: Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has appointed Tarja Jaakkola to serve as Assistant Secretary General ...
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Coldplay perform in Finland for the first time on Saturday: The British group have concerts at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium on Saturday, Sunday ...
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Explosive accident injures two at Helsinki construction site: The explosion launched rocks hundreds of metres away from the worksite, damaging cars parked on a ...
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Finland sees record low number of first-graders as kids return to school: The autumn school semester begins in some parts of the country on Wednesday.
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Stubb, Niinistö hail Biden role in Finnish Nato process: Finland became a Nato member with the strong support of US President Joe Biden, said President Alexander ...
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"Worst is behind us" as PM Orpo predicts economic growth: Finland's Prime Minister discussed economic challenges, social media disinformation and the imminent ...
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Helsinki's new tram line links Pasila and Kalasatama: The new tram links two major Helsinki transport hubs.
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Parliament approves controversial border law changes: The so-called deportation bill was passed by 167 votes to 31.
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HS: Finnish national horse threatened by low birthrate: A declining birth rate and the threat of government cuts has impacted Finland's national horse breed the ...
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Baby born on Finnair flight to Paris: The birth occurred about an hour before landing, but the flight continued to Paris as scheduled.
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French media: Finnish conductor to perform at Paris Olympics opening ceremony: Klaus Mäkelä has been Music Director of the Orchestre de Paris since 2021.
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Apartment block facade collapse in eastern Helsinki: The collapse occurred suddenly, but nobody was injured.
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Coldplay's sold-out shows bring 170K visitors to Helsinki, causing traffic concerns
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10 ways to cool down during a Finnish heatwave: Finnish apartments aren't built with heat waves in mind, but there are still some tricks to feel cooler indoors.
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Border Guard catches illegal border crossing suspect: According to the Border Guard, the individual has applied for asylum in Finland.
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Monday's papers: Finland's anglophiles, bilingualism and a downgraded outlook: Helsinki used a lottery to select pupils for a new bilingual Finnish-Swedish ...
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Hot, humid week ahead in Finland: Highs around 30 degrees combined with humid air may feel oppressive, meteorologists say. Heavy downpours are likely in western ...
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Taking the plunge: Non-swimmers in Finland discover joy of the sport in adulthood
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Why is Finland's biggest retailer urging customers to welcome foreign workers?: "It is time to get used to the fact that service will not always be available in ...
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YLE: Prosecutors demand five-year prison term for former berry boss: Jukka Kristo, a former chief executive of Polarica, is charged with 77 counts of aggravated ...
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Finland's healthcare regions face bleak financial outlook as losses accumulate: Over half of the country's regional healthcare authorities revised their ...
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Referee: Finnish clubs should play in empty stadiums if they don't stamp out racist abuse
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