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.
Survey: Low physical fitness among young Finns
FinlandPhysical ability is lower among students in rural areas than in urban areas.
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".
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.
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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.
Liberals win elections on Åland Islands
FinlandThe number of parties in the Lagting, the parliament of Åland, is reduced from eight to six.
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).
Finland’s government sued over covid passes
FinlandEntrepreneur Mika Vauhkala and his legal team argue that the implementation of the covid pass has been in violation of the constitution and human rights.
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.
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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.
Quiet at Finnish border after ban on Russian vehicles
FinlandOnly 11 Russian cars tried to cross the Finnish border the day after the ban was imposed.
Digital passports are being tested in Finland
FinlandBased on facial recognition, tested on flights between Helsinki and the UK.
Former PM Sanna Marin to work for Tony Blair
FinlandSeeks a leave from parliament to work with the ultra-globalist politician - "I believe the mission is valuable".
LGBTQ-critical top politician in court of appeal
FinlandAdvocated biblical views on homosexuality.
Deputy mayor stopped train traffic while doing illegal graffiti – “I apologize”
FinlandPaavo Arhinmäki of the Left Alliance was aware of the legal walls but preferred to paint by the train track.
Here is Finland’s new government
FinlandPetteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party leads coalition with the Finns Party, the Swedish People's Party and the Christian Democrats.
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