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Opposition censures govt statement against racism, submits no-confidence motion
The parliament on Wednesday held debate on the anti-racism statement submitted by the Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP) led four-party rightwing…
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Govt moves to hike income limit for work-based residence permit
The right-wing four-party alliance government has started the initiative with the view to hike the income limit requirement from the existing 1331 euros to 1600 euros to…
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Finnish Defence Forces join exercise in Sweden
The Finnish Defense Forces and the Swedish Armed Forces are training together in Sweden from Monday to Wednesday, said Finnish Defence Forces in a press release. The…
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Nurse sacked for stealing medicines from Helsinki hospital
The Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) authority has terminated a nurse on charge of stealing medicines from the hospital, said the hospital in a press release on Monday.…
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10K people stage demo in Helsinki protesting against racism, govt
Several thousands of people on Sunday held a demonstration in Helsinki protesting against racism and criticized the Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP)…
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Razmyar, Malm, Mäkynen made SDP Vice-Chairs
Nasima Razmyar, Niina Malm and Matias Mäkynen have been elected Vice-Chairs of the main opposition party in the parliament, Suomen Sosialidemokraattinen Puolue…
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Finnish, Swedish ministers discuss, future, expansion of EU
Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz on Friday met Sweden's EU Minister Jessika Roswall at the Europe Forum in Turku and discussed…
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Govt to launch new partnership with 6 major cities
The government will strengthen urban policy by forming a strategic alliance with Finland’s largest cities, said an official press release on Friday. Prime Minister…
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Lindtman elected SDP Chairperson
The main opposition party in the parliament, Suomen Sosialidemokraattinen Puolue (Social Democratic Party of Finland-SDP) on Friday elected Antti Lindtman as its…
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Parliament Building to remain open for visitors on Sept 4
The Parliament of Finland will organise an Open House in the Parliament Building (Eduskuntatalo) on September 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 6.15 p.m. Visitors may arrive at the…
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