Young Finnish pupils to learn programming?
A Finnish minister says the government is mulling the idea of introducing computer programming to the syllabus of primary schools in the country. Alex...
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Burger King gets ready for Finland re-entry
International fast-food chain Burger King is gearing up for its re-entry into the Finnish market. As part of a campaign to get Finns munching on Doubl...
Finnish crematoriums fail on emissions
A survey by a Finnish regional newspaper has revealed that only 10 per cent of the nation’s crematoriums will meet new emission guidelines. By 2015, t...
Finnish express train rams lorry
A Finnish express train service heading for Vaasa rammed a lorry on a level-crossing near Seinajoki on Monday. There were no fatalities in the high-sp...
Finnish Formula 1 drivers invite Bolt for driving lessons
Finnish Formula 1 drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Valtteri Bottas, the Finnish Olympic Committee, AKK Motorsport and Yle Sports have sent an open invita...
French fan walks 3,500kms for drink with Sonata Arctica
A French fan of Finnish metal band Sonata Arctica walked an incredible 3,500kms to have a beer with his favourite band. Jordan Langlois turned up on t...
Finnish punk film wins documentary of the year
A film telling the tale of a Finnish punk band whose musicians suffer from learning disabilities has won the TV Documentary of the Year award at the P...
Fewer Finns taking up smoking
Fewer Finns are taking up smoking than in previous years, according to a recent survey. Research showed that smoking is less prevalent among men of wo...