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Published on 15:51 GMT
Russians' attitudes about Finland 'contradictory', ministry survey finds
"It is somewhat surprising that despite internal propaganda in Russia, one in three Russians is unaware of Finland’s Nato membership," said Mikko Koivumaa, the Finnish foreign ministry's communications chief. Open image viewer The new survey …
Source: Yle Uutiset - Public Broadcaster -
Published on 11:56 GMT
Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa's arrest in Finland ruffles feathers in US
Ekpa, known for his vehement opposition to the Nigerian government, has been embroiled in controversies over his support for actions destabilizing the Southeast region.. Over the past years, Ekpa has openly supported the activities of the ‘unknown gunmen’ …
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Published on 12:47 GMT
Finland hit by rare autumn floods
HELSINKI, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rain and melting snow, combined with unusually warm weather in late fall, have caused severe flooding in Finland, leading to the temporary closure of a major highway on Tuesday, according to local media Yle. The National …
Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda -
Published on 08:14 GMT
Eva poll: Support for Nato membership dips slightly in Finland
A majority of respondents, 71 percent, say they retain a positive attitude towards Nato. Open image viewer Finland joined the Nato alliance in April 2023. File photo from a Nato military exercise in Finnish Lapland. Image: Juuso Stoor / Yle There has …
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Published on 08:36 GMT
Finland Jobless Rate Stable At 8.1%
Finland's unemployment rate held steady in October after rising in the previous month, figures from Statistics Finland showed on Tuesday. The jobless rate among the 15-74 age groups stood at 8.1 percent in October, the same as in September. In the …
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Published on 13:16 GMT
Finland's unemployment rate nears 9 percent
There were some 285,000 unemployed jobseekers in October, an increase of nearly 30,000 from a year ago. Open image viewer Image: Jakob Lillas / Yle Unemployment continues to rise in Finland, according to new figures from the Ministry of Economic …
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Published on 13:16 GMT
Guns N' Roses and Sex Pistols heading to Finland
The Sex Pistols' original outspoken and brash vocalist, Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), is not taking part in the tour. Open image viewer Guns N' Roses has announced dates for their upcoming European tour. Image: Kuvakaappaus festivalsandtours.eu - …
Source: Yle Uutiset - Public Broadcaster -
Published on 07:22 GMT
2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Finland
[co-authors: Asta Salo, Ville Kukkonen, Hilma Laamanen]* Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law? Yes, Finland has implemented the EU Whistleblowing Directive (EU) 2019/1937 with the Act on the Protection of Persons Reporting …
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Published on 10:42 GMT
Properties flooded, roads closed as flash floods hit parts of Finland
A combination of heavy rainfall and melting snow have caused unusual November flooding in the Pirkanmaa and Satakunta regions. Open image viewer Flood damage on a road near Sastamala, which is located between the regions of Pirkanmaa and Satakunta. Image: …
Source: Yle Uutiset - Public Broadcaster