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Finland introduces employment requirement for citizenship
FinlandThose who rely solely on welfare benefits can no longer become Finnish citizens under new legal amendment.
Finnish region loses millions in revenue after border closure with Russia
FinlandThe Finnish region of South Karelia is losing millions daily without Russian tourists.
Finnish municipality phases out ultra-processed foods in schools
FinlandThe Bolognese sauce is being remade from scratch with natural ingredients.
Fewer young people died from drugs in Finland
FinlandAt the same time, drug-related deaths are increasing among older age groups in Finland.
Finns live longer than ever before
FinlandLife expectancy in Finland reaches new record levels, with Åland topping the list.
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Finland was a European model – now homelessness is rising again
FinlandExperts warn that increasing numbers of young people are ending up on the streets and risk becoming trapped in permanent homelessness.
Nigerians flock to tax-funded Finnish culinary education
FinlandHalf of this year's 4,000 applications to the tuition-free education came from Nigeria – now the Finnish government wants them to pay themselves.
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Gold rush in eastern Finland – billions await below ground
FinlandFinnish mining company Endomines plans sevenfold production increase by 2030 – new gold discoveries near Russian border believed to be worth billions of euros.
Finland faces multimillion lawsuit over illegal boarding of Eagle S
Finland"The shipping company believes that the Finnish state owes them money due to the illegal seizure of the vessel", says lawyer Herman Ljungberg.
Finland faces demographic collapse
FinlandDemographics professor sees only two possible solutions: More births or increased mass immigration.
Stubb’s warning: “We will lose to the global South”
Finland"We are trying to preserve the remnants of the old world order", emphasizes Finland's president, who wants to see a changed Western foreign policy.
Finnish horses will soon be required to have a companion
Finland"One of the most important reforms to improve the welfare of horses".
Finland: Should children be forced to take care of their aging parents?
FinlandThe head of a Finnish pension company warns that society will soon be unable to afford elderly care – and that families must take much greater responsibility.
Homeschooling increases in Finland
Finland"Awareness has increased while problems in elementary school have increased", says Marjukka Saarnisto at the Swedish homeschooling association.
Finns ate more meat last year
FinlandAt the same time, consumption of oat milk is increasing.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
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Rapid increase in antidepressants and ADHD medicines in Finland
FinlandThe use of antidepressants has increased significantly in Finland over the past decade, compared with the rest of the Nordic countries.
Finnish youth evicted at record pace
Finland"They don't necessarily understand the consequences of not paying a bill".
Fines increased for killing protected species in Finland
FinlandThe value of a species is assessed based on a number of criteria. These include the size of the population, how threatened the species is and how fast it is reproducing.
Worrying trend: More people driving under the influence of drugs
FinlandIn Sweden, it is now more common for drivers to be under the influence of drugs than alcohol, while in Finland it is still more common to drive intoxicated by alcohol than by drugs.
Finns are the world’s most active TikTok users
Finland1.5 million users who open the app on average almost 20 times a day.
Faith in God increases among Finnish 15-year-olds
FinlandIn just five years, the proportion of believers has increased significantly.
Finland’s President: “Militarize Ukraine to its teeth”
Finland“It’s very important now to get a message from Europe that the military, political and economic support continues”, declared Alexander Stubb.
Finland withdraws sugar tax
FinlandThe Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare criticizes the government's decision and stresses the importance of promoting “the health and well-being of citizens by controlling consumption”.
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