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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
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Friday's papers: University tells academics to avoid US, Finland's athlete shortage, and slippery streets Some Finnish academics are travelling to the US with blank phones and laptops.

Some Finnish academics are travelling to the US with blank phones and laptops.

06.03.2026 07:50 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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In Delhi, Stubb and Modi praise ties but differ on Russia Vladimir Putin made a high-profile visit to New Delhi last December.

Vladimir Putin made a high-profile visit to New Delhi last December.

05.03.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Warm gusts carry a hint of spring across Finland A high-pressure system over the continent is bringing warm air into Finland.

A high-pressure system over the continent is bringing warm air into Finland.

05.03.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finns waiting to evacuate Middle East criticise foreign ministry Nearly 350 Finnish citizens in Dubai are demanding to be taken home.

Nearly 350 Finnish citizens in Dubai are demanding to be taken home.

05.03.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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Finland suffers growing job security worry, worker burnout About a quarter of Finns have a concerning level of workplace burnout symptoms, according to the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

About a quarter of Finns have a concerning level of workplace burnout symptoms, according to the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

05.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finland considers lifting restrictions on nuclear weapons transit With France signalling plans to expand its nuclear stockpile, debate has surfaced in Finland on easing restrictions on the transit of nuclear weapons.

With France signalling plans to expand its nuclear stockpile, debate has surfaced in Finland on easing restrictions on the transit of nuclear weapons.

05.03.2026 10:50 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Support for Finns Party rises, Yle poll finds Among governing parties, support for the Finns Party rose, while the PM's National Coalition declined. Opposition support remains steady.

Among governing parties, support for the Finns Party rose, while the PM's National Coalition declined. Opposition support remains steady.

05.03.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Thursday's papers: Vantaa arson suspect's past, Finland on US travel warning list, and vanishing microbreweries The 71-year-old suspect in the Vantaa arson tragedy has a dark history.

The 71-year-old suspect in the Vantaa arson tragedy has a dark history.

05.03.2026 08:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Minsitry arranges evacuation flight for Finns in UAE, at their own expense Tickets on the charter flight will cost about 2,300 euros each, according to Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP).

Tickets on the charter flight will cost about 2,300 euros each, according to Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP).

04.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Housing construction projects will be sluggish this year, industry group forecasts Improvement in the situation hinges significantly on Finland's economic growth, according to the property owner advocacy group Rakli.

Improvement in the situation hinges significantly on Finland's economic growth, according to the property owner advocacy group Rakli.

04.03.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More flats falling into foreclosure Forced property sales to settle debts rose by 16 percent last year.

Forced property sales to settle debts rose by 16 percent last year.

04.03.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Investigation of tragic Vantaa apartment fire continues Police have detained a 71-year-old resident of the building on suspicion of deliberately setting the blaze.

Police have detained a 71-year-old resident of the building on suspicion of deliberately setting the blaze.

04.03.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finns confused about inheritance, survey shows In Finland, surviving spouses don't automatically inherit their deceased partners.

In Finland, surviving spouses don't automatically inherit their deceased partners.

04.03.2026 11:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wednesday's papers: Iranians in Finland, defining healthcare and struggling pensioners Helsingin Sanomat reports it was shooed away from the mosque in MellunmΓ€ki.

Helsingin Sanomat reports it was shooed away from the mosque in MellunmΓ€ki.

04.03.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finland's Supo seeks intelligence officers with Chinese, Russian skills The intelligence agency said it's seeking creative people with good interpersonal and teamwork skills, as well as an ability to withstand stressful situations.

The intelligence agency said it's seeking creative people with good interpersonal and teamwork skills, as well as an ability to withstand stressful situations.

03.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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It takes 6 weeks for a wage earner to match one day of a CEO's pay, STTK says For a salaried employee, it takes an average of 46 days to earn what a chief executive makes in a single day.

For a salaried employee, it takes an average of 46 days to earn what a chief executive makes in a single day.

03.03.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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THL: Finland saw low excess mortality during Covid Finland's pandemic-era restrictions were effective and adhered to, according to health agency THL.

Finland's pandemic-era restrictions were effective and adhered to, according to health agency THL.

03.03.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Helsinki to further reduce meat in school lunches In a few years, meat-based dishes will only appear once or twice per week.

In a few years, meat-based dishes will only appear once or twice per week.

03.03.2026 10:05 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Major blaze claims 5 lives in Vantaa, police detain suspect Police suspect the apartment fire was deliberately started.

Police suspect the apartment fire was deliberately started.

03.03.2026 08:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Tuesday's papers: Finnish justice, swelling deficit, and eggs-asperation Unlike the perpetrator, the victims of Vastaamo actually face a life sentence, Helsingin Sanomat reports.

Unlike the perpetrator, the victims of Vastaamo actually face a life sentence, Helsingin Sanomat reports.

03.03.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finland to stop accepting non-biometric Russian passports in June There will be a few exceptions to the upcoming rule, according to the foreign ministry.

There will be a few exceptions to the upcoming rule, according to the foreign ministry.

02.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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US expert flags Γ…land as potential target for Putin Victory in Ukraine would embolden Moscow to further aggression, according to the Atlantic Council.

Victory in Ukraine would embolden Moscow to further aggression, according to the Atlantic Council.

02.03.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finnish government, opposition want to give conscripts a raise At the moment, new conscripts receive €6.15 per day for their first 165 days of national service.

At the moment, new conscripts receive €6.15 per day for their first 165 days of national service.

02.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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"All of us are happy" β€” Iranians in Finland celebrate Khamenei's death Finland says Iran's support for Russia could falter, and that's a good thing.

Finland says Iran's support for Russia could falter, and that's a good thing.

02.03.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0