EnvironmentIf the trend continues, more species are in danger of disappearing, says Aleksi Lehikoinen, one of Finland's leading bird researchers.
Finland
Four out of five Finns are in favor of active euthanasia
FinlandCitizens' initiatives want the Finnish government to pass a law on the introduction of euthanasia.
Government mail goes digital in Finland
FinlandThe goal is to save money and streamline government.
Study: Sugar tax would not affect Finnish consumers
Finland– Based on the research results, I would not recommend introducing a health tax, advises research professor Tuomas Kosonen.
School shooting in Finland – several children injured
FinlandA 12-year-old suspected perpetrator of the crime has been arrested.
Finnish government plans to tax electric cars more heavily
Finland– The taxation of electricity needs to be reviewed. Those who drive electric cars will be taxed more in the future, says Finland's finance minister Riikka Purra.
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Finland tightens residence permit rules
FinlandLanguage requirements in Finnish or Swedish will be introduced.
Finnish victim services under pressure
Finland76% of those seeking help and support were women.
Alexander Stubb becomes Finland’s next president
FinlandThe liberal-conservative politician has called nuclear weapons a "guarantor of peace" and promises to do "whatever it takes" to support Ukraine.
Fewer people want to go to war for Finland after NATO membership
FinlandThe defence minister wants to prohibit reservists from "opting out" of the military.
Wind turbine blade broke in Finland
Finland– Pieces weighing thousands of kilograms could fall, says Timo Silvan, a firefighter on duty.
Stubb and Haavisto advance in Finnish presidential election
Finland– We made it to the finals! But you know what, the battle has only just begun, exclaims liberal-conservative candidate Alexander Stubb.
Personal robberies soar in Finland
FinlandThere were 2,800 reports of robberies - an increase of 18% in just one year.
Researchers investigate ‘supernatural’ cave in Finland
FinlandShamans in Finland have been using Pirunkirkko to communicate with spirits for hundreds of years.
Finland relaxes requirements for administration of covid vaccine
FinlandDentists and pharmacists will be allowed to administer vaccines.
Putin: “Finland in NATO means trouble”
World"There was no trouble. Now there will be", the Russian president warns, promising to create a new military district to secure the border.
Study: Obesity on the rise in Finland
FinlandAbout 1.2 million Finns are now obese, according to new figures from the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare.
Finland sees record number of citizenship applications
FinlandThe number of applications for labor migration is also historically high.
Finland may close its entire border with Russia
FinlandAllegations that Russia is using migrants as "human weapons" are dismissed by the Kremlin as "completely baseless".
Banned substance found in Finnish liquorice
HealthProhibited levels of insecticide found in six out of ten salmiak and liquorice products, according to a review by the Finnish state broadcaster Yle.
Finnish men more religious than women
FinlandMen under 30 are more likely to have a more positive attitude toward the church than women of the same age.
Survey: Finns feel less secure
FinlandThe same survey also shows widespread bitterness towards society among young people.
Crusader sword reveals early church presence in Finland
CultureThe sword is dated to around 1050-1150.
Stricter requirements proposed for Finnish citizenship
FinlandWants to introduce a citizenship test and extend the requirements for residence time with a residence permit in the country.
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