The ongoing debate on pension talks in Finland continues to stall; with representatives from employer-guilds and unions unable to reach an agreement over a proposal to extend the statutory retirement age. Read the full story

Heavy drinkers in Finland are increasingly receiving government disability pensions, with nearly 20 percent of the total number of pensioners being classified as having alcohol-related brain disorders or alcohol-fuelled disturbed behaviour. The number of heavy drinkers getting state welfare has increased by 40 percent in just five years, leading the Finnish government to take a closer look at what some regard as a major social problem. Read the full story

In an unfortunate end to one of golf’s most legendary women golfers, Sweden’s superstar Annika Sorenstam missed the cut for her final LGPA American tournament in Florida, bringing the curtain down on her 15-year career in rather anticlimactic fashion. She had hoped to last a little longer in the season-ending USLPGA ADT Championship, but didn’t make it past the second round.
Sorenstam told the crowd she had received more joy from her legendary career than she had ever imagined possible. The Local newspaper reported that Sorenstam shot a three-over 75 to finish in 18th place. “It’s almost that a tear wants to come out, but it’s not really coming out,” she said. “I think it’s because I’m very Read the full story