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Police investigate booby-trapped apartment bomb, a death inside and two injured officers
The two officers were treated in hospital and released, but investigators are looking at the case as attempted murder.…
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Poll: Slight majority of Finns consider racism a significant problem
Slightly more than half of Finns consider racism to be a significant problem, according to a new poll released to by Uutissuomalainen newspaper group.
The survey found…
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Ministry plans tracker app to trace coronavirus chains
The application uses the phone's Bluetooth technology to look at contacts from the previous 14 days in case the user tests positive for Covid-19.…
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Young Finnish conductor appointed to prestigious Paris Orchestra
The 24-year old Sibelius Academy graduate won't take up his job until 2022 but in the meantime he's had another job contract in Oslo extended until the end of 2027!…
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Number of unemployed jobseekers nearly doubles in April
The new figures show the sweeping impact of the coronavirus crisis on Finnish society and economy.
The number of people…
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Police search for scammer targeting foreigners with Helsinki apartments
Authorities say the suspect has said he's from Spain, and could be working with a female accomplice to defraud foreigners who use Facebook groups to find a place to live.…
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Costa Mayor’s message to Finnish tourists: “We are returning to normal life”
Spain is open again for tourism, but any Finns flocking to their favourite resort town in the Costa del Sol will find some changes in store on the beaches.…
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Finns Party MP avoids prosecution after Parliament vote
Despite a large majority in favour of lifting Juha Mäenpää's parliamentary immunity, the five-sixths 'super majority' threshold was not met.…
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Helsinki lowers rents for event venues
The City of Helsinki has decided to reduce the rents for its event venues on a case-by-case basis, said a press release.
The reason behind the reduction of rent is the…
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Morning headlines: Wednesday 1st July 2020
News Now Finland morning news headlines and weather first, every weekday at 09:00.
Thousands still affected by summer…
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