FinlandThe liberal-conservative politician has called nuclear weapons a "guarantor of peace" and promises to do "whatever it takes" to support Ukraine.
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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.
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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.
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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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Gas pipeline in the Gulf of Finland sabotaged
Finland"It is likely that the leak is the result of external interference", said the Prime Minister.
Young Finns cannot afford food and medicines
FinlandAround one million Finns cannot afford basic needs, according to a new report by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).
Luxury cars smuggled into Russia from Finland
FinlandThe state broadcaster Yle has been able to track where car transports are headed as they cross the Russian border using transmitters.
Endangered Arctic fox is on the rise in Finland
FinlandDuring this summer, a total of 25 newborn Arctic fox pups have been discovered.
‘Reading prescription’ for families welcomed in Finland
FinlandA new motion calls for Finnish families to be encouraged to read more with their children.
Finns worry about the economy
FinlandBoth consumers and businesses in Finland think the economy looks grim for the coming year.
Finland scraps environmental plans for municipalities
FinlandExpected to save around €2.8 million next year.
France suspends iPhone 12 due to high radiation levels
TechBelgium will also test the high radiation model after the French discovery.
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