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”.
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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.
More Finns than ever seek support for violence and sexual crimes
FinlandMore than 30,000 people turned to Victim Support last year for help - 77% of whom were women.
Loneliness increasing among Finnish youth
FinlandTwo thirds of 16-24 year olds in Finland feel lonely on a regular basis.
More Finns are refraining from major purchases
FinlandEconomic confidence plummets to new lows.
320,000 unemployed in Finland
FinlandThe open unemployment rate now stands at 8.9% - at the same time, the number of job vacancies is falling sharply.
Finnish security service: Severed sea cables likely accidental
FinlandThe Finnish Security Service does not believe that Russia is behind the cable breaks - nor has it found any evidence that this is the case.
Labradors most popular in Finland
FinlandIn total, 317 different dog breeds were registered in the Kennel Club register in 2024.
Finland warns against sending troops to Ukraine
Finland“A peacekeeping mission could lead to an escalation of the conflict", says Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
The Finnish way to celebrate Christmas
FinlandChristmas porridge, sauna, and glögi - learning from the festive traditions of the happiest country in the world!
Finland to become the most violent country for women in the EU
FinlandHalf of women aged 16–25 have faced physical, sexual, or threatened violence, with one in five experiencing severe violence or rape.
Thousands of Finnish companies linked to organized crime
Finland“Organized crime has a strong position in Finnish business”, it states, and almost all sectors are deemed to be affected.
Finland celebrates Independence Day
FinlandAmid ongoing political tensions in the country, President Stubb and his wife deemed it fitting to select "Together" as the theme for this year's Independence Day Gala.
More young people die from drugs in Finland
Finland“This is more than ever before in the entire history of measurement", says Kati Taskinen at Statistics Finland.
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.
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.
Inside the 2024 Helsinki book fair
Culture“The unbelievable diversity of the programme is the strength of the Helsinki Book Fair”, says Programme Director Ville Blåfield.
Helsinki moves to reclaim Finland’s largest ice hockey arena from Russian owners
FinlandDue to EU sanctions, the Russian owners have failed to meet outstanding rent payments amounting to 212,000 euros.
Finland sees sharp decline in baptisms
FinlandThe Evangelical Lutheran Church is attracting fewer members and the number of children baptized has halved since 2000.
Real estate prices in Helsinki favor purchasers amid high demand
Finland“It’s definitely a buyer’s economy right now”, says Ella Bruneau, a prospective buyer.
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.