FinlandFinnish mining company Endomines plans sevenfold production increase by 2030 – new gold discoveries near Russian border believed to be worth billions of euros.
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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’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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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”.
World’s oldest shrub found in Finland
EnvironmentBelieved to have lived for an astounding 1,647 years.
Poorer air quality in Finland and Sweden
EnvironmentIn Finland, the highest levels of microparticles in the past ten years have been recorded.
More young Finns are joining the church
Finland“The world situation has affected people's need for security and to have a human community around them", says parish priest Heidi Jäntti.
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