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Life along the closed land border between Finland and Russia
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Life along the closed land border between Finland and Russia

The Finnish authorities ordered the closures for «national security» reasons. NGOs condemn the measure, saying it is putting the lives…
This European airline is weighing passengers: Do you have a right to say no?
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This European airline is weighing passengers: Do you have a right to say no?

On Monday, one European airline started inviting passengers to ‘weigh in’ before flights. Finnish airline Finnair is asking travellers at…
European dance music royalty Darude whips up a storm with his new album ‘Together’
Culture

European dance music royalty Darude whips up a storm with his new album ‘Together’

European electronic dance music is revelling in a new golden age, led by one of the pioneers of the genre…
Excess baggage: Finnair shares gain as investors weigh new passenger policy
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Excess baggage: Finnair shares gain as investors weigh new passenger policy

Finland’s national carrier Finnair recently announced that it would be launching a three-month long study at the Helsinki airport, where…
‘If I die it’s my choice’: Finland’s volunteer soldiers on Ukraine’s front line
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‘If I die it’s my choice’: Finland’s volunteer soldiers on Ukraine’s front line

It’s March 2022.  Russian forces have besieged the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, shelling it from warships in the Azov Sea.…
‘Mafia’ strikes bring Finland to a standstill as unions face down government
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‘Mafia’ strikes bring Finland to a standstill as unions face down government

Hundreds of thousands of workers in Finland have joined widespread strikes which began Wednesday and will escalate through Thursday and…
Finland’s transport networks crippled by ongoing national strike action
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Finland’s transport networks crippled by ongoing national strike action

Finland is hit by a third day of industrial action Friday, with the transport sector crippled by striking workers in…
Northern lights, saunas and ice caves: Why travelling to wintry places can be magical
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Northern lights, saunas and ice caves: Why travelling to wintry places can be magical

Planning a trip this winter? Yes, it’s tempting to look for sunny spots where you can lie on a beach…
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