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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:03:36 +0000
Minna Canth: Finland’s Trailblazing Woman Honored Before Tove Jansson
Honored with a flag day on March 19 since 2007, Canth's legacy paved the way for recognizing women's contributions in Finnish society.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:13:41 +0000
‘Terrassikeli’ Alert: Unseasonably Warm Finnish Weekend with Sunny Skies and 12–14C Temps
The Finnish word “terassikeli,” meaning terrace weather, perfectly captures the upcoming warm spell as southern temperatures are expected to rise to 12–14C over the weekend. SOUTHERN FINLAND Here’s a useful Finnish word for you: t...

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:50:24 +0000
Finland Reigns as Happiest Nation for Ninth Year Straight!
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report. Finland leads because of its high quality of life, low levels of corruption and strong life expectancy. Guess which coun...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:33:02 +0000
Some Finnish Cities Implement Face-Covering Restrictions in Schools for Safety and Recognition
A few Finnish cities have implemented or considered policies restricting face-covering accessories in schools.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:43:11 +0000
Finns Party MP Ari Koponen Proposes Abolishing National and Guaranteed Pensions for Immigrants
Ari Koponen, a Finns Party MP, has proposed abolishing national and guaranteed pensions for immigrants to improve the sustainability of Finland’s pension system and discourage immigration motivated by social security benefits. Ari Koponen, a me...

Finland Yle Uutiset

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:45:40 +0200
Monday's papers: Nearby drone strikes, sanction skipping suspicions, and Finland braces for more cuts
Russia's largest oil port on the Baltic Sea has come under attack, just 50 kilometres from Finland's border.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:46:22 +0200
"My war is the war in Ukraine," Stubb tells The Telegraph
The paper describes Alexander Stubb as growing more sombre in the past year.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:48:02 +0200
Government looks to tighten immigrants' residency requirements for lowest pension
The end result could be more people shifting to last-resort social assistance.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:55:17 +0200
Finland plans to declare large number of centenarians deceased
More than 2,000 centenarians have until 24 March to confirm that they are still alive.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:21:20 +0200
Police suspect restaurant chain owners extorted workers, Yle finds
The owners are a couple who operate a chain of Caucasian-style restaurants.

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