FinlandThe Finnish Kennel Club selects 17 dogs to receive the title “Hero Dog” after lifesaving efforts.
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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 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'.
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".
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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.
Finland’s largest cathedral ends Latin Mass at the request of the Vatican
FinlandThe goal is to emphasize "the role of the cathedral as a model and symbol of unity for the whole local church".
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".
Finns less happy
FinlandAccording to the Kalevi Sorsa Foundation, the wellbeing of Finns has deteriorated drastically since 2020.
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.
Finnish nurses want to legalize euthanasia
FinlandThe majority also say they are ready to "participate in a euthanasia process" themselves.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators camp out in Helsinki
Finland"We demand that the University of Helsinki suspends 13 EU-funded research projects carried out in cooperation with Israeli universities", says one protester.
Finnish coffee roastery creates ‘AI coffee blend’
FinlandKaffa Roastery in Helsinki has launched a coffee blend developed with the help of artificial intelligence.
Finnish high school encourages pen and paper
Finland"The idea is to create an opportunity to get away from the screens", says teacher Martin Nugent.
Finnish government wants to tighten immigration rules
FinlandMaking it harder to obtain citizenship and reducing benefits are two of the proposals.
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.
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