City of Helsinki to purchase Helsinki Halli arena: The City Council decided on Thursday to offer to buy the arena, which has stood empty for two years due to EU ...
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Finland condemns Israeli confiscation of Palestinian territory: The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs said Israel's move "runs counter to not only ...
yle.fi/a/74-20080987
Finland crowned World's happiest country for the seventh year: A magnet for investment, tourism, and talent
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25018-finland-crowned-world-s-happiest-country-for-the-seventh-year-a-magnet-for-investment-tourism-and-talent.html
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
Finland's first lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb switches jobs from industry to academia: "I believe that my new role will give me a better opportunity to serve Finland ...
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Thursday's papers: Stubb backs government border plans, petrol prices, holiday traffic
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Finland to reinstate UNRWA funding: The Finnish government suspended payments to the UN agency in January following allegations that several of its members were ...
yle.fi/a/74-20080418
Russia still a threat to Finland, Supo says: Funnelling people to the eastern border is Russia's way of bullying Finland, according to the Finnish Security and ...
yle.fi/a/74-20081003
NBI: China-linked group behind Finnish Parliament espionage: The National Bureau of Investigation says it has identified one suspect in the ongoing probe.
yle.fi/a/74-20081028
Finnish unions extend strikes over labour reforms by another week: Finland's industrial, logistics and electrical workers have agreed to extend strikes in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/finnish-unions-extend-strikes-over-labour-reforms-by-another-week-2024-03-27/
Monday's papers: A million Finns, Finnish-language struggles and a tax office crackdown
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Finnish government aims to accelerate eastern border fence effort: The plan is to build stretches of fencing totalling around 200 km in length, along the 1 ...
yle.fi/a/74-20080353
Political strikes throttling the Finnish textile and fashion sector: Two-thirds of companies in the textile and fashion sector say that the strike has negatively ...
yle.fi/a/74-20081387
Finland, the happiest country in the world for 7 years running, to offer second free happiness masterclass—here’s how to apply
cnbc.com/2024/03/26/finland-free-happiness-masterclass-how-to-apply.html
Finnish unions extend political strikes by another week: Jarkko Eloranta, the chairperson of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25036-finnish-unions-extend-political-strikes-by-another-week.html
Tuesday's papers: Finland's child-free adults, Finnish colonialism and saying hello
yle.fi/a/74-20080920
Finnish Industrial Union announces one-day strike for early April: The union said yesterday around 4,300 workers at 56 workplaces will take part in the strike in ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25037-finnish-industrial-union-announces-one-day-strike-for-early-april.html
Stubb, Orpo express shock, condolences over Moscow attack: Finland’s president and premier expressed sympathy for the victims and their loved ones – but not ...
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President Stubb approves Nato agreements, announces visit to Eastern Finland: Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb will travel to the eastern ...
yle.fi/a/74-20080547
Loose wheelnut costs Sauber points and 5,000 euros: A loose wheelnut from Valtteri Bottas's car cost Sauber their first points of the season and a 5,000 euro ($5 ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/loose-wheelnut-costs-sauber-points-5000-euros-2024-03-24/
Can fertility treatments revive Finland's sluggish birth rate?: The government wants to make private fertility treatments more affordable.
yle.fi/a/74-20080525
Tractor firm Agco invests €70 million in Finnish factory: The multinational agricultural equipment manufacturer plans to invest more heavily in alternative fuel ...
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Wednesday's papers: Split over strikes, fuel supplies, Stubb's first local tour: A fresh poll shows nearly equal public support for, and opposition to ...
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Controversial former MP ousted as VKK party leader: Ano Turtiainen was replaced as chair of the party he founded due to his links with Russia ...
yle.fi/a/74-20080787
Finnish university of applied sciences launches 'world's first' course taught on Tiktok
yle.fi/a/74-20079397
Finnish researchers crack genetic code of the 'Easter Bunny': University of Eastern Finland researchers published the first reference genome for the European ...
yle.fi/a/74-20080059
Finnish Unions Extend Strikes to Fight Right-Wing Attack on Labor, Safety Net: "The policies now pursued by the Orpo-Purra government fulfill long-standing ...
commondreams.org/news/finland-strike
Rehn: Labour dispute causing extensive damage to Finnish economy: The standoff between the government and the trade unions could also delay Finland's economic ...
yle.fi/a/74-20079502
Estonia leads in citizen initiative efficiency, Finland seeks improvement: A recent study by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra has highlighted Estonia's more ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25024-estonia-leads-in-citizen-initiative-efficiency-finland-seeks-improvement.html
PM Orpo: Finland working on strategy to keep foreign students beyond graduation: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted a meeting with representatives from immigrant ...
yle.fi/a/74-20079734
Indian Women in Finland advocate for inclusive workforce opportunities: On International Women’s Day, Indian Women in Finland Ry, discussed the different ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25028-indian-women-in-finland-advocate-for-inclusive-workforce-opportunities.html
Finland reveals new-look driving licence: The updated licence has several new features aimed at enhancing security.
yle.fi/a/74-20080806
Finnish labour unions extend export blockade: Finland's industrial, logistics and electrical workers will extend their ongoing two-week strikes by one week until ...
reuters.com/world/europe/finnish-unions-extend-strikes-against-government-by-one-week-2024-03-20/
Human rights groups call on Finnish government to tackle racism, discrimination: A total of 33 organisations — including Amnesty, the Mannerheim League for Child ...
yle.fi/a/74-20079649
Purra proposes higher taxes on electric cars, sugar, salt and trans fats: Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) said that more health taxes will be imposed while ...
yle.fi/a/74-20078913
Justice Chancellor rejects government's border bill: "Still needs work": Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) promised to consider feedback from legal experts ...
yle.fi/a/74-20080670
Nokian Tyres temporarily lays off 350 employees due to strike in Finland: Finnish tire maker Nokian Tyres said on Friday it would temporarily lay off 350 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nokian-tyres-temporarily-lays-off-350-employees-due-strike-finland-2024-03-22/
Finland’s HVK calls for measures to secure food deliveries amid strikes: Janne Känkänen, the CEO of the National Emergency Supply Agency (HVK) ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25029-finland-s-hvk-calls-for-measures-to-secure-food-deliveries-amid-strikes.html
YLE: Most Finns support ongoing strikes, but support is waning: THE MAJORITY of Finns continue to approve the political strikes organised by members of the ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25032-yle-most-finns-support-ongoing-strikes-but-support-is-waning.html
Survey: Espoo has increased its appeal the most among large Finnish cities: Tampere retained its status as the most appealing city in Finland ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25015-survey-espoo-has-increased-its-appeal-the-most-among-large-finnish-cities.html
Enchanting giants of moss transform Helsinki's Lasipalatsi Square into a mystical realm
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25010-enchanting-giants-of-moss-transform-helsinki-s-lasipalatsi-square-into-a-mystical-realm.html
Armenian, Finnish Prime Ministers discuss comprehensive partnership agenda between Armenia and the EU
armenpress.am/eng/news/1132941.html
Unemployment benefit cuts hit hard on Finnish jobless: Recent cuts to unemployment benefits in Finland are significantly impacting the everyday lives of those ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25016-unemployment-benefit-cuts-hit-hard-on-finnish-jobless.html
Incoming Supo chief says Russia is Finland's greatest security threat: The incoming head of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) has previously ...
yle.fi/a/74-20079359
Finnish export strike intensifies: A three-week stand against government policies
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25022-finnish-export-strike-intensifies-a-three-week-stand-against-government-policies.html
Finnish maestro Esa-Pekka Salonen named as Polar Music Prize winner: The conductor and composer was recognised alongside pop music legend Nile Rodgers.
yle.fi/a/74-20078709
Finnish universities look to nix tedious entrance exams: In the future, one entrance test could open doors to many different degree programmes.
yle.fi/a/74-20078915
Finnish economy to recover faster than expected: Bank of Finland: THE GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT of Finland will decline by 0.5 per cent in 2024 ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25012-finnish-economy-to-recover-faster-than-expected-bank-of-finland.html
Finnish Foreign Minister says West should not rule out sending troops to Ukraine in future
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/16/7446742/
Finnish government unveils bill to limit asylum applications at eastern border: Government ministers and officials both acknowledged on Friday that the bill ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25008-finnish-government-unveils-bill-to-limit-asylum-applications-at-eastern-border.html
Etla: Finland should scrap €4bn investment package due to muted return outlook: Etla Economic Research on Tuesday viewed that the government’s four-billion-euro ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25035-etla-finland-should-scrap-4bn-investment-package-due-to-muted-return-outlook.html
Finland pledges $36 million to Czech-led shell initiative for Ukraine: Finland joined a Czech-led initiative to provide Ukraine with hundreds of thousands of ...
kyivindependent.com/finland-pledges-36-million-to-czech-led-shell-initiative-for-ukraine/
New strikes called as dispute deepens: The dispute between unions and the government remains deadlocked after meetings between unions ...
yle.fi/a/74-20080149
Thursday's papers: Purchasing power down, Patria's Swedish sale and a young X-ray enthusiast
yle.fi/a/74-20080196
Supreme Administrative Court dismisses border closure complaints: Finland's top administrative court ruled that Russian-speaking residents did not have grounds ...
yle.fi/a/74-20079135
Finnish legal experts shoot down government plan to restrict asylum rights: Martti Koskenniemi, a professor emeritus of international law at the University of ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25011-finnish-legal-experts-shoot-down-government-plan-to-restrict-asylum-rights.html
Russian-registered vehicles to remain on Finnish roads under specific conditions: Following the expiration of a six-month national transition period ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25013-russian-registered-vehicles-to-remain-on-finnish-roads-under-specific-conditions.html
Finnish breweries and soft-drink makers concerned about EU’s packaging waste directive
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25034-finnish-breweries-and-soft-drink-makers-concerned-about-eu-s-packaging-waste-directive.html
Finland enacts Russian car ban amid border crisis and war in Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/19/finland-enacts-russian-car-ban-amid-border-crisis-and-war-in-ukraine/
Orpo: Tougher restrictions needed in case border situation escalates: The government wants to give border authorities the power to force some asylum seekers back ...
yle.fi/a/74-20079353
Criminal negligence suspected in deadly hostel fire in Finnish Lapland: “We’re definitely not talking about a small crime,” Matti Tolvanen, a professor emeritus ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24989-criminal-negligence-suspected-in-deadly-hostel-fire-in-finnish-lapland.html
Nato to set up business accelerator, two technology test centres in Finland: The centres will be located in Espoo and Oulu, and the accelerator in Espoo ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25004-nato-to-set-up-business-accelerator-two-technology-test-centres-in-finland.html
Wednesday's papers: Students reimagine Helsinki, skiing for 24 hours, and warm weekend
yle.fi/a/74-20079999
Wednesday's papers: Putin's latest threats, expensive weight loss and bland parks
yle.fi/a/74-20078882
Friday's papers: Ukrainian security deal, Tampere bike hangars, and ice swimming brrreakfast
yle.fi/a/74-20079303
Nordic tensions on the rise amid Russian anger over NATO accessions: Finnish leader says Russia is preparing for ‘long conflict with the West’ as Denmark boosts ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/13/finnish-leader-says-russia-is-preparing-for-long-conflict-with-the-west
HS: Finnish opposition welcomes border bill as necessary but problematic: Li Andersson, the chairperson of the Left Alliance, on Friday told Helsingin Sanomat ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25009-hs-finnish-opposition-welcomes-border-bill-as-necessary-but-problematic.html
Stubb confers with UN and Nato chiefs on Ukraine and Gaza: The Finnish president, who took office two weeks ago, held phone talks with Jens Stoltenberg and ...
yle.fi/a/74-20079457
Finnish paperboard producer Metsa likely to temporarily shut mill due to strike: Finnish paperboard producer Metsa Board said on Monday it expects to temporarily ...
reuters.com/world/europe/finnish-paperboard-producer-metsa-likely-temporarily-shut-mill-due-strike-2024-03-11/
HS: Strikes force Finnair to add re-fuelling stops to long-haul flights: European flights operated by the Finnish majority state-owned airline will be fuelled in ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24997-hs-strikes-force-finnair-to-add-re-fuelling-stops-to-long-haul-flights.html
Finns suspected of defrauding Ukraine out of millions of euros' worth of body armour
yle.fi/a/74-20079438
Orpo presents first details of bill to bolster security at Finland's eastern border
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25003-orpo-presents-first-details-of-bill-to-bolster-security-at-finland-s-eastern-border.html
Orpo’s remarks about Finns Party draw criticism from opposition lawmakers: Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) indicated to Politico last week that the ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/24990-orpo-s-remarks-about-finns-party-draw-criticism-from-opposition-lawmakers.html
Thursday's papers: Nordics over Baltics, PM defends coalition, scams and more scams
yle.fi/a/74-20079082
Tuesday's papers: Angry farmers, chat doctors and a 10m2 home: When it comes to micro apartments, how small is too small?
yle.fi/a/74-20079793
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