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1 drowns in lake in Rautalammi, 2 rescued
One person died after falling through ice into a lake at Rautalammi, a municipality under North Savo region on Sunday afternoon, police said in a press release. The…
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SEL starts strike at 150 Fazer, Lantmännen bakeries
The Finnish Food Workers´ Union (SEL) started a four-day strike at 150 bakeries on early Monday night demanding a new collective agreement. The strike started at…
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Industrial Union´s strike at UPM Plywood mills continues
The five-week strike at forestry giant United Paper Mills (UPM) Plywood in Finland will continue as the UPM and the Industrial Union (Teollisuusliitto) failed to reach an…
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Most Finns concerned about security amid shifting US policies
Two-thirds of Finns are concerned about the security of Finland and Europe due to recent changes in U.S. policy, according to a new survey published Saturday, reported…
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Stubb, Trump meet in Florida, discuss Ukraine, bilateral ties
President Alexander Stubb and his counterpart in United States Donald Trump on Saturday met at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, USA and discussed various issues including Ukraine,…
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Suspected hacking into Foreign Service’s remote access
After unusual activity was noticed in the Foreign Service's remote access service, the initial investigation confirmed a suspected hacking incident, said the…
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Finland condoles at quake victims in Myanmar, Thailand
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Friday expressed profound shock at the deaths of people in the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. “We are deeply saddened by…
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Proposal to extend validity of deportation law goes to Parliament
The government on Thursday submitted a proposal to the parliament to extend the validity of the 'Border Security Act' or the so-called controversial deportation…
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Migri to close down 26 reception centres as asylum seekers on wane
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) is closing down 26 reception centres as the number of asylum seekers has decreased significantly in the country, said Migri in a…
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Europe to support Ukraine economically, militarily, politically: Stubb
President Alexander Stubb on Thursday said that leaders at the summit in Paris vowed to continue supporting Ukraine economically, militarily and politically. “In…
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