Finnish lawmakers consider begging ban
Finland’s parliament has taken part in an initial debate on a new proposal to ban begging in the Nordic country. Recently tabled by Finn Party ministe...
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Finnish Lutheran group cuts funding to anti-gay missions
A Lutheran group in the Finnish city of Vantaa has elected to cut funding for several anti-gay missions.
Finnair passenger numbers up, but cargo lacking
Finland’s flag carrier reported a substantial rise in passengers carried last month, but its cargo business remains down. Officials from the Helsinki-...
Finland nurse shortage may become critical
A recent survey has suggested that Finland’s shortage of nurses is to become a substantially larger problem over the next 15 years.
Finnish researcher: tomatoes are stroke stoppers
New research from Finland has suggested that a tomato-rich diet can substantially reduce the risk of having a stroke. The study comes via University o...
Warrants issued for killing of Finnish activist in Mexico
A dozen arrest warrants have been issued by Mexican authorities more than two years after the murder of a Finnish human rights activist.
Finnish government buys wetlands for conservation
Two government agencies in Finland have teamed up to buy swamplands for conservation purposes. According to a report released by the Helsingin Sanomat...
Poll shows workplace discrimination ‘not a problem’ in Finland
A new report has revealed that ethnic discrimination is not widespread in the Finnish workplace. The news comes via a survey conducted last month by t...