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Finnish ministers debate biker vest ban

Finnish ministers debate biker vest ban

Lawmakers in Finland are discussing on the possibility of a nationwide ban on motorcycle gang vests. Continue Reading

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Developing world students lose chance to study in Finland

Developing world students lose chance to study in Finland

Several higher education institutions in Finland have stopped allowing people from developing nations to take their entrance exams, as they fear they will face financial difficulties in Europe. Continue Reading

Posted in Education, Finland, MBL, Society3 Comments

Finnair CEO apologises to shareholders

Finnair CEO apologises to shareholders

The CEO of Finnair has apologised at the carrier’s Annual General Meeting for a series of recent controversies that have tarnished the company’s reputation. Continue Reading

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Finnish study: living alone leads to depression

Finnish study: living alone leads to depression

People who live alone are 80 percent more likely to suffer from depression, according to a Finnish study. Continue Reading

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Finnish union boss suspended amid bullying investigation

Finnish union boss suspended amid bullying investigation

In a victory for workers, the boss of Finland’s Transport Union (AKT) has been suspended while a police investigation into allegations of bullying and assault is carried out. Continue Reading

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New Zealand apologises for Finland jibes

New Zealand apologises for Finland jibes

New Zealand’s transport minister has apologised for insulting Finland, claiming his remarks were sarcastic and just made in jest. Continue Reading

Posted in Finland, International, MBL, Politics, Society2 Comments

Finnish women inject Botox into social lives

Finnish women inject Botox into social lives

‘Botox parties’, where groups of women gather to inject themselves with the muscle paralysing agent, are becoming more popular in Finland, according to reports. Continue Reading

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Nordic Council takes over Icelandic parliament

Nordic Council takes over Icelandic parliament

The Nordic Council's spring meeting took place yesterday in Alþingishúsið - the Icelandic national parliament building. Continue Reading

Posted in Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, MBL, Norway, Politics, Saami, Scandinavia, Sweden0 Comments

Psych results back in Helsinki tramp burning case

Psych results back in Helsinki tramp burning case

Psychiatric evaluations of three people accused of burning a tramp to death as he slept at a Helsinki bus stop have concluded that only one man is of unsound mind. Continue Reading

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Parliament speaker calls for an end to boozing MPs

Parliament speaker calls for an end to boozing MPs

Finland’s Speaker of Parliament has denounced MPs drinking on the job in the wake of several alcohol-related scandals. Continue Reading

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