Finland: Many Anttila department stores to close
Parent company Kesko has announced that it is to close down one in three Anttila department stores in Finland despite the fact that the company saw an...
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Finland to tighten residency rules
Finland is planning to tighten rules on asylum seekers who have had their applications denied, in a bid to prevent them receiving temporary residency.
Finland tries out midday school activities
A number of schools in Finland have been piloting a flexible timetable system allowing pupils to enjoy extra-curricular activities during the school d...
Finn completes African challenge for mountain gorillas
Finn Jyri Reinikka has completed his 800km run in Africa to raise awareness about the plight of the mountain gorilla. The Hameenlinna resident said he...
Lapland loses millions due to poor air connections
Lapland loses out on millions of euros in tourism money each year because of poor flight connections, a Lapland Regional Council study has shown.
Finnish train passengers to be offered sushi and karaoke
Train passengers on Finland are about to be offered sushi and karaoke in the redesigned restaurant carriage on long-distance services, in an initiativ...
Finns drinking less alcohol
Recent figures from the Finnish national institute of health and welfare THL have revealed a fall in alcohol consumption in the country.
Finns divided over Swedish language and gay marriage
Demoting Swedish as an official language and legalising gay marriage are the two most divisive issues in Finland, according to a recent survey.