Heavy metal bands inspiring Austrians to learn Finnish
Students in Austria are growing increasingly keen on learning Finnish thanks in part to heavy metal bands such as Children of Bodom, Stratovarious and...
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Syria: Finnish volunteer killed in conflict
A young Finnish man has been killed in Syria while fighting with rebel forces, according to reports in the Finnish media. The man, who is believed to ...
Finnish under 30s at greatest risk of missing rent payments
People under 30 in Finland are the most likely age group to see their credit rating lowered as a result of defaulting on their rent. More than 50,000 ...
Finland: child welfare services face lack of staff and funding
There are serious concerns about the standard of local child welfare services in Finland, according to a recent survey. The survey, which was conducte...
Police could scupper Finnish zombie procession
Activists in Turku may be left disappointed after police said they want organisers of next month’s planned zombie procession to pay the fees needed an...
More Finnish youths using mobiles while driving
One in two 15 to 19-year-olds in Finland have admitted to using their mobile phones while driving their car or riding their motorcycle, according to a...
Auto pay machines shun new €5 banknotes
Finland’s national bank has warned that not every automated cash machine in the country has been programmed to accept the new €5 denomination banknote...
Kela sends maternity box gift to Prince William
Kela, Finland’s social security provider, has sent a maternity box to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as a gift for the expectant royal couple. The ...