FinlandAccording to the Kalevi Sorsa Foundation, the wellbeing of Finns has deteriorated drastically since 2020.
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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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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.
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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.
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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TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
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.
Consolidating influence: Media giant Bonnier expands in Finland
FinlandAcquires Ostrobothnian media group HSS Media.
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.
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