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.
Finnish city tests forest microbes in playgrounds to boost children’s health
EnvironmentUrban children increasingly affected by allergies and asthma – Turku, Finland now testing sandbox with forest soil that may counteract the problems.
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.
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.
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Finland’s wolf population grows dramatically
Environment"The number of individuals has grown by a full 46 percent compared to last year", says Mia Valtonen at the Finnish Natural Resources Institute.
Finland faces demographic collapse
FinlandDemographics professor sees only two possible solutions: More births or increased mass immigration.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
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.
The best seasonal produce to enjoy in August
EnvironmentNow fresh produce is flowing from farms, gardens - and from the forest.
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.
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.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
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.
Use of obesity drugs surges in Finland
HealthLast year, 75 000 Finns used medicines for weight loss or obesity treatment - an eleven-fold increase in just five years.
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.
Lynx thrive in Finland
EnvironmentThe population has doubled in the last 20 years.
Fewer young Swedes use condoms
SwedenThe same trend is visible throughout the Nordic region and RFSU wants to see greater efforts to help young people understand the importance of protecting themselves and their partners.
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.
Finns remain the happiest people in the world
The Nordics“Finnish society is very flexible when it comes to life transitions. This is one of the keys to a happy life", say researchers.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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