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Grave memorial for Ahtisaari unveiled in Helsinki
The grave memorial for former president Martti Ahtisaari was unveiled in Helsinki on Sunday, exactly one year after his funeral, said a government press release. With…
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National Museum mulls to return historical artifact to Benin
The National Museum of Finland is planning to return a katakle, a ceremonial royal stool, to the Republic of Benin, the museum announced in a press release published on…
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All staff to affect as Tampere Theatre starts negotiation talks
All the employees of Tampere Theatre will be affected as the organisation has started co-determination negotiations on Monday, said an official press release. The…
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1,700 people invited to Independence Day reception party
Some 1,700 people from all over the Finland have been invited to the Independence Day reception party hosted by President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne…
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Grave memorial for Ahtisaari to unveil on Nov 10
The grave memorial for former President Martti Ahtisaari will be unveiled on November 10 at Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki, said a government press release on Thursday.…
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HopLop to close 5 parks, cut 70 jobs
Leo's & HopLop, a chain of indoor adventure parks for the children will close down five parks in next month due to financial crisis, said the company in a press…
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Xmas Eve today sets mood for Xmas tomorrow
All-out preparations have been made in the country to celebrate Christmas Eve on Sunday and Christmas on Monday amidst festivity and joys. People will celebrate the…
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Posti delivers 12m Christmas cards this year
National postal and logistic services operator Posti delivered about 12 million Christmas cards during the Christmas season this year, said Posti in a press release on…
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Tennispalatsi cultural centre sold to Niam at €30m
The City of Helsinki sold the Tennispalatsi building to Stockholm-based property company Niam at a price of 30 million euros through a competitive bidding, local media…
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Fallen Leaves, Pöysti nominated for Golden Globe Awards
Finnish Director Aki Kaurismäki’s Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) has been nominated for Golden Globe Award in the non-English language film category. Other…
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