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Wednesday's papers: Veil debate, Finland digs deep, and bank scammers go personal Vantaa schools banned face coverings on Monday.

Vantaa schools banned face coverings on Monday.

11.03.2026 07:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"I can't play the victim" β€” The immigrant women tackling adult loneliness in Finland Communities like Secret Club and the Foundher Table are helping immigrant women find a place in Finland where they truly belong.

Communities like Secret Club and the Foundher Table are helping immigrant women find a place in Finland where they truly belong.

11.03.2026 05:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More emergency calls need to be interpreted The languages most often needed are Russian, Ukrainian and Arabic.

The languages most often needed are Russian, Ukrainian and Arabic.

10.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, Yle meteorologist says A stretch of rain and cooler temperatures is expected to arrive in Finland on Wednesday.

A stretch of rain and cooler temperatures is expected to arrive in Finland on Wednesday.

10.03.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sitra warns social media algorithms threaten Finnish democracy Algorithms appear to favour provocative and emotionally charged political posts.

Algorithms appear to favour provocative and emotionally charged political posts.

10.03.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Authorities suspect nicotine pouch seller of €2.5m tax evasion The illegal import of nicotine pouches is rising significantly, according to Finnish Customs.

The illegal import of nicotine pouches is rising significantly, according to Finnish Customs.

10.03.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Main opposition party SDP says 'no' to nukes in Finland Opposition leader Antti Lindtman (SDP) criticised the government for trying to push through the dramatic change without regular parliamentary consultation.

Opposition leader Antti Lindtman (SDP) criticised the government for trying to push through the dramatic change without regular parliamentary consultation.

10.03.2026 11:20 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vantaa bans face coverings in schools The city will no longer allow face covering for religious or other reasons.

The city will no longer allow face covering for religious or other reasons.

10.03.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fingrid reports disruption at electrical site linking Finland with Sweden Fingrid says the disruption is apparently due to a substation fault near Rauma on Finland's west coast. The cause remains unclear – and so does the possible impact on spot electricity prices.

Fingrid says the disruption is apparently due to a substation fault near Rauma on Finland's west coast. The cause remains unclear – and so does the possible impact on spot electricity prices.

10.03.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Tuesday's papers: Supo flags homeschoolers, golden hues, and disgusting delicacies What is Finland's most revolting food?

What is Finland's most revolting food?

10.03.2026 07:35 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Popularity of basketball soars in Finland to record high level The on-court success of Finland's men's basketball team in particular is behind the rising popularity of the sport.

The on-court success of Finland's men's basketball team in particular is behind the rising popularity of the sport.

09.03.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thousands of Nato troops in Finland for Cold Response 26 exercise A shopkeeper of a roadside store and petrol station says soldiers seem to particularly favour energy drinks, crisps and sweets.

A shopkeeper of a roadside store and petrol station says soldiers seem to particularly favour energy drinks, crisps and sweets.

09.03.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Lauttasaari bike shop fire may have been contract job Police say the two teens suspected of starting the fire may have been contracted to set it.

Police say the two teens suspected of starting the fire may have been contracted to set it.

09.03.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Burnout can affect anyone β€” How are you doing? Burnout is not limited to people with jobs. Tell us your story.

Burnout is not limited to people with jobs. Tell us your story.

09.03.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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No gear, no problem β€” toddlers learn to ski using milk cartons Learning to ski doesn't have to be expensive.

Learning to ski doesn't have to be expensive.

09.03.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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About 160 Finns arrive on evacuation flight from Middle East "It's really nice to be here," said Otso FristrΓΆm, who arrived on an evacuation flight to Finland with his family early on Monday morning.

"It's really nice to be here," said Otso FristrΓΆm, who arrived on an evacuation flight to Finland with his family early on Monday morning.

09.03.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Monday's papers: Conflicting interests, teen crime, and €6k at birth What if every newborn got a jumpstart on their future retirement?

What if every newborn got a jumpstart on their future retirement?

09.03.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Supo says Iran spies in Finland More than 10,000 Iranians live in Finland.

More than 10,000 Iranians live in Finland.

08.03.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two minors remanded over Lauttasaari bike shop fire The fire broke out in a bike shop that also houses a Ukrainian support organisation.

The fire broke out in a bike shop that also houses a Ukrainian support organisation.

08.03.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finns arrive from Middle East on Swedish evacuation flight Finland is scheduled to organise a repatriation flight on Sunday for Finnish citizens departing from Oman.

Finland is scheduled to organise a repatriation flight on Sunday for Finnish citizens departing from Oman.

08.03.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Women lead one in four startups Sunday marks International Women's Day.

Sunday marks International Women's Day.

08.03.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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"Curious" German tourists fined for illegally crossing into border zone Just two weeks earlier, the Finnish Border Guard caught three young German men suspected of illegally crossing the border on snowshoes into Russia from Kuusamo.

Just two weeks earlier, the Finnish Border Guard caught three young German men suspected of illegally crossing the border on snowshoes into Russia from Kuusamo.

07.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Big construction companies struggle to sell new flats Thousands of new apartments stand empty as the housing market remains sluggish, while prices of older homes have dropped.

Thousands of new apartments stand empty as the housing market remains sluggish, while prices of older homes have dropped.

07.03.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel blocked his Middle East role. Now, Haavisto becomes UN envoy to Sudan Last year Israel rejected Haavisto's bid to become UN Middle East coordinator due to the Secretary-General's criticism of the war in Gaza.

Last year Israel rejected Haavisto's bid to become UN Middle East coordinator due to the Secretary-General's criticism of the war in Gaza.

07.03.2026 09:20 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finnish sweets giant Fazer plans to enter Indian market Fazer's CEO says the move could significantly accelerate the company's international growth.

Fazer's CEO says the move could significantly accelerate the company's international growth.

06.03.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finland sees tens of thousands more at risk of poverty, marginalisation Around 5.6 million people live in Finland, nearly one million of them were at risk of poverty or social marginalisation in 2024.

Around 5.6 million people live in Finland, nearly one million of them were at risk of poverty or social marginalisation in 2024.

06.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The penalty for motherhood is real, research shows At the same time, men often see a career boost after they become dads.

At the same time, men often see a career boost after they become dads.

06.03.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Court orders Vantaa arson suspect to remand custody The prosecutor's office is facing a deadline on 1 June to file charges in the case.

The prosecutor's office is facing a deadline on 1 June to file charges in the case.

06.03.2026 11:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finland lifts ban on nuclear weapons imports The plan is to remove the prohibition on their import by this summer.

The plan is to remove the prohibition on their import by this summer.

06.03.2026 10:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finland plans more Middle East evacuations, drops ticket price of first flight There are around 600 Finns in Dubai who want to leave the region. The flight scheduled on Sunday can only accommodate around 160 of them.

There are around 600 Finns in Dubai who want to leave the region. The flight scheduled on Sunday can only accommodate around 160 of them.

06.03.2026 09:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0