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Researchers say there are a record number of ticks in Finland this year, so remember to check yourself, your kids and your pets after spending time outdoors.
Video: Don't let a tick ruin your summer
Researchers say there are a record number of ticks in Finland this year, so remember to check yourself, your kids and your pets after spending time outdoors.
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Around 50,000 children will start school this August.
Number of first-graders continues to fall
Around 50,000 children will start school this August.
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Stormy conditions are particularly expected in areas around Kainuu and Lapland.
Severe thunderstorms boom in Central Finland, Lapland
Stormy conditions are particularly expected in areas around Kainuu and Lapland.
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The general decrease in prices did not stimulate the housing market in June or during the second quarter, according to Statistics Finland.
Housing prices keep falling, except in northern Finland
The general decrease in prices did not stimulate the housing market in June or during the second quarter, according to Statistics Finland.
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Finland's architectural legacy has reached a new milestone.
Video: Thirteen sites designed by Alvar Aalto have been added to the Unesco World Heritage List
Finland's architectural legacy has reached a new milestone.
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It looks like a UFO… but it’s actually one of Finland’s most iconic designs.
Video: A new Futuro House is being created ahead of Helsinki Design Week
It looks like a UFO… but it’s actually one of Finland’s most iconic designs.
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Helsinki Archipelago has hundreds of islands - you can visit several of them on local ferries.
Video: Local ferries offer a different view of Helsinki
Helsinki Archipelago has hundreds of islands - you can visit several of them on local ferries.
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In Utsjoki, the sun has been continuously above the horizon since the middle of May.
Northern Lapland bids farewell to summer's nightless nights
In Utsjoki, the sun has been continuously above the horizon since the middle of May.
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The long-serving senator was the one who suggested that Alexander Stubb play a round of golf with Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal has previously reported.
Finnish President Stubb attending US Senator Lindsey Graham's state funeral
The long-serving senator was the one who suggested that Alexander Stubb play a round of golf with Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal has previously reported.
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New figures suggest where you live plays a major role in how optimistic you feel about Finland's economy.
Consumer confidence strongest in Helsinki, weakest in eastern and northern Finland
New figures suggest where you live plays a major role in how optimistic you feel about Finland's economy.
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Rescue workers in France and Spain continued to fight wildfires and forest fires on Monday, with some of the blazes out-of-control.
Ministry warns Finns in Spain, France about wildfire danger
Rescue workers in France and Spain continued to fight wildfires and forest fires on Monday, with some of the blazes out-of-control.
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Thirteen of the celebrated architech's designs are included on the prestigeous list.
See Alvar Aalto's works that just gained Unesco World Heritage status
Thirteen of the celebrated architech's designs are included on the prestigeous list.
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Most of the country will see temperatures below 20 degrees, but it will be warmer in the east.
Thunder, rain starts the week as July winds down
Most of the country will see temperatures below 20 degrees, but it will be warmer in the east.
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Low water levels in the Nordic countries, turmoil in the Middle East and a corporate takeover may all impact electricity costs in the coming months.
3 reasons why your electric bill may be on the rise
Low water levels in the Nordic countries, turmoil in the Middle East and a corporate takeover may all impact electricity costs in the coming months.
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The Supreme Court left in place former Finns Party MP Timo Vornanen's convictions related to a drunken late-night shooting incident at a Helsinki karaoke bar.
Finnish MP vows to stay in Parliament despite final conviction on assault and weapons charges
The Supreme Court left in place former Finns Party MP Timo Vornanen's convictions related to a drunken late-night shooting incident at a Helsinki karaoke bar.
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Laundry Bear poses a serious cyber espionage threat to organisations in public administration, critical infrastructure and the defence sector, says Supo.
Finnish spy agency issues new warning of Russian cyberattacks – this time via email servers
Laundry Bear poses a serious cyber espionage threat to organisations in public administration, critical infrastructure and the defence sector, says Supo.
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Enjoying the great outdoors in Finland this summer? Be sure to check yourself carefully for ticks. Cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) have doubled this year as the parasites proliferate.
What to know about Finland's spiking tick population and TBE cases
Enjoying the great outdoors in Finland this summer? Be sure to check yourself carefully for ticks. Cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) have doubled this year as the parasites proliferate.
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The early morning restrictions were a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and Finland's ability to combat potential stray drones.
Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia prompt Finland to briefly restrict airspace, maritime areas
The early morning restrictions were a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and Finland's ability to combat potential stray drones.
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The initiative's backers say that "critical public services and data must be kept in the hands of Finnish and European actors”.
Citizens' initiative on securing critical digital services heading to Finnish Parliament
The initiative's backers say that "critical public services and data must be kept in the hands of Finnish and European actors”.
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Nearly a third of the price of glass of beer in a Finnish restaurant or bar goes to taxes. The proprietor typically makes about four cents profit on a 10-euro pint.
Finland has Europe's priciest beer, say brewers
Nearly a third of the price of glass of beer in a Finnish restaurant or bar goes to taxes. The proprietor typically makes about four cents profit on a 10-euro pint.
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The issue only affects mass transit mobile apps. Payments by cash, debit card or travel card should work normally.
Travel apps not working in many Finnish cities
The issue only affects mass transit mobile apps. Payments by cash, debit card or travel card should work normally.
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Nearly all the Thai labourers are working for a single firm, which pays their travel fees and has not been linked to human trafficking and exploitation, unlike others in the field.
Thousands applied, but only 123 berry harvesters from Thailand granted permits this year
Nearly all the Thai labourers are working for a single firm, which pays their travel fees and has not been linked to human trafficking and exploitation, unlike others in the field.
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The largest volume of imports by weight was ammonia. However Finnish imports of Russian ammonia have dropped steeply since last month.
Imports from Russia up this year despite growing sanctions
The largest volume of imports by weight was ammonia. However Finnish imports of Russian ammonia have dropped steeply since last month.
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The two former city workers are suspected of having received a total of over 600,000 euros in criminal proceeds.
Helsinki police suspect 2 former city employees of aggravated fraud
The two former city workers are suspected of having received a total of over 600,000 euros in criminal proceeds.
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Fraudsters are using Google Meet video calls and suspected deepfake technology to pose as law enforcement officers, according to police.
Police warn of AI-powered scam calls impersonating officers
Fraudsters are using Google Meet video calls and suspected deepfake technology to pose as law enforcement officers, according to police.
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Two people crossed into Finland near Imatra on Monday evening, days after a similar incident in Kainuu.
Second unauthorised border crossing in days as eastern fencing work nears completion
Two people crossed into Finland near Imatra on Monday evening, days after a similar incident in Kainuu.
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Young adults remain the age group most likely to fall behind on payments, according to new figures from Suomen Asiakastieto.
Online shopping and rising living costs driving young Finns into debt
Young adults remain the age group most likely to fall behind on payments, according to new figures from Suomen Asiakastieto.
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Temperatures will remain relatively low for now, but meteorologists say this summer has actually been warmer than average.
Cool spell continues with warmer weather expected towards the weekend
Temperatures will remain relatively low for now, but meteorologists say this summer has actually been warmer than average.
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Parliament backed both Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his government after a nine-hour extraordinary debate over the Garden Helsinki funding controversy.
Orpo wins confidence vote after Garden Helsinki controversy
Parliament backed both Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his government after a nine-hour extraordinary debate over the Garden Helsinki funding controversy.
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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo defended the government's handling of the controversial arena project as Parliament convened for an extraordinary summer session.
Opposition tables no-confidence motion over Garden Helsinki project funding
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo defended the government's handling of the controversial arena project as Parliament convened for an extraordinary summer session.
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