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4 parties agree to form Kokoomus-led govt
The four political parties led by Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP) on Thursday reached agreement on the upcoming government program to form an alliance…
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Number of domestic violence rises in 2022
The number of clients in shelters for victims of domestic violence increased by four percent last year compared to that in the previous year, according to the National…
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Drugs consumption in Helsinki area on rise
The use of drugs is increasing in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and in its vicinity and cocaine is used more than amphetamine, according to a recent wastewater study…
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Finland joins NATO’s largest-ever air force drills in Germany
Finland is participating in the largest air force manoeuvres in the history of NATO officially begun in German air space on Monday.
Twenty-five nations are taking part…
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95% Finnish beaches safe for swimming: EEA
The majority of bathing waters in Finland, almost 95 per cent, were classified as being of excellent or good quality, according to the European Environment Agency’s…
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Henriksson re-elected RKP Chairperson
Anna-Maja Henriksson was re-elected as Chairperson of the Suomenruotsalainenkansanpuolue (Swedish People’s Party of Finland-RKP) at a party convention held in…
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Sofia Virta elected new chair of Green League
The Vihreä liitto (Finnish Green League) on Saturday elected Sofia Virta as its new chairperson at the party convention held in Seinäjoki.
A total of 2,760…
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Fewer seasonal workers to arrive in Finland this year
The number of applications submitted by seasonal workers this year is expected to be lower compared to the last year, said the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) in a…
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PM gets WPL Trailblazer Award in Brussels
Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Thursday received a Women Political Leaders (WPL) Trailblazer Award in Brussels.
The outgoing Premier also spoke at the award giving…
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2 Saimaa ringed seals relocated to protect genetic diversity
Two adult Saimaa ringed seals were successfully translocated for this spring, said the University of Eastern Finland in a press release on Wednesday.
The seals, known as…
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