Finland“This is more than ever before in the entire history of measurement", says Kati Taskinen at Statistics Finland.
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Finland: No screen time for young children
FinlandIn addition, young people should wait until they are 16 to use social media, according to new Finnish guidelines.
Local politician in Finland arrested for terrorism offense
FinlandSimon Ekpa, a Lahti National Coalition politician, also claims leadership of Biafra, advocating its "liberation" through armed struggle.
Nordic report calls for clearer laws on AI-porn
The NordicsIceland and Denmark are at the forefront in this area, while Sweden and Norway lack legislative clarity, according to the report.
Only three in ten Finns have confidence in their government
FinlandMany Finns have a gloomy view of the future, predicting increased poverty, more polarization and deteriorating health care.
Finland sees sharp decline in baptisms
FinlandThe Evangelical Lutheran Church is attracting fewer members and the number of children baptized has halved since 2000.
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Dogs are affected by their owner’s mood
ScienceThe saying "like owner, like dog" holds truer than previously believed, according to Finnish research.
Finland plans English-language curriculum and final exams for high schools
Finland“There’s a growing population of adolescents who don’t know enough Finnish or Swedish to attend compulsory upper secondary education”, says Tiina Tähkä of the Matriculation Examination Board.
Finland’s President Stubb meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Finland“Finland values the stable and constructive relationship with China”, says Alexander Stubb.
Finnish hero dogs honored for life-saving acts
FinlandThe Finnish Kennel Club selects 17 dogs to receive the title “Hero Dog” after lifesaving efforts.
Finland prepares for NATO’s largest-ever artillery drills in November
Finland"Finland already has a good level of interoperability within NATO, and this exercise will further enhance it", says the exercise's director colonel Mäkitalo.
Finland’s FM: Western support for Ukraine wanes as war fatigue grows
WorldFinland's former president also notes that Western support for Kiev “will not last forever”.
Finland sees increase in unemployed immigrants
FinlandFinland has the second highest unemployment rate in the EU for people born outside the Union.
Finnish supercomputer gets quantum upgrade
Science“We see great potential in quantum computing for accelerating innovation for the benefit of companies and the whole society”, says Pekka Pursula, Research Manager at VTT.
One in four Finns at risk of burnout
FinlandAt the same time, according to a survey by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, one in ten workers is classified as 'likely to be burnt out'.
Lingonberry juice can be beneficial for oral health
HealthMay also indirectly relieve bowel disease, according to Finnish and Swedish researchers.
Excessive internet use on the rise among Finnish girls
Finland"It is difficult to say for sure why girls' excessive use of the Internet has increased significantly. One possible reason is that girls are using social media more".
Sick leave due to mental health problems on the rise in Finland
FinlandIn 2023, nearly six million working days were lost - the equivalent of 26,000 full-time employees not working for an entire year.
National campaign to make Finland “free from racism”
Finland"Structural racism" in the country is said to be widespread and described as a "systemic problem".
Finnish government scraps equality plans
FinlandOpponents point out that "diversity is increasing in society" and that this should be recognized in preschool.
Three out of five Finns worry about the economy
Finland59% of the country's population worry about their finances at least once a month.
Stronger alcohol sold in Finnish supermarkets
FinlandThe new law means that it is now legal to sell drinks with up to 8% alcohol in supermarkets.
Finnish study: social media use tied to teen anxiety
FinlandGirls who were addicted to social media also experienced more fatigue and loneliness, according to a study conducted in Finland.
One in five Finns feels lonely at work
Finland"Exclusion and the resulting loneliness can have serious consequences for the health and well-being of workers,” says expert Aku-Pekka Laakso.
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