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Finland to investigate alleged breaches of animal rights on fur farms
Finnish authorities are taking very seriously accusations of poor treatment of animals on Finnish fur farms.
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Finland’s economy – From shock to recovery
Despite tumultuous times in the global economy, Finnish prospects are good, writes Eljas Repo, editor-in-chief of Arvopaperi, Finland’s leading magazine for stock market investors.
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After a change of heart, Vanhanen bows out
Who will succeed Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen now that he is relinquishing his grip? It’s still anybody’s guess, writes Kyösti Karvonen, managing editor of the newspaper Kaleva.
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Battle of EU plates feeds Finland
Power clash: When the prime minister says the president will no longer attend EU summits, the president herself enters the political fray.
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Oasis takes to the seas
The largest-ever passenger ship, Finnish-built Oasis of the Seas, leaves Florida on her first cruise in early December 2009. Entertainment includes five theatres, surfing, golf, ice skating and more.
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In Boardgate, Finnish PM doesn’t fall – and may rise
From incredible to surreal: The prime minister’s career may well survive televised claims that he took a bribe, but the campaign financing hullabaloo isn’t over, for him or anyone else. Kyösti Karvonen, managing editor of the newspaper Kaleva, comments on the craziness.
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Vital energy decisions rear their heads
Will Finland approve the Russo-German gas pipeline, and how many additional nuclear reactors does the nation need? Kyösti Karvonen, managing editor of the newspaper Kaleva, comments on current events.
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Grand new gateway to Finland
Vuosaari Harbour, celebrating its first birthday in November, forms a major triumph for Helsinki’s inhabitants, economy and environment.
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Hanging out at the new harbour
Be careful of 12-metre spiders as we take a behind-the-scenes tour of state-of-the-art Vuosaari Harbour near Helsinki.
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The Salonen case progresses
Five-year-old Anton Salonen was taken from Finland to Russia by his mother and brought back later by his father. After a police investigation and a trial, his mother received an 18-month suspended sentence for child abduction and an order to pay more than 20,000 euros in damages to Anton and his father.
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Finnish parties learn glasnost the hard way
After a long struggle, Finnish political parties diclose their funding sources, something they have long been all too hesitant to do.
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Setting the world aright at the "ladies' sauna"
For some prominent Finnish women, regular meetings of a sauna club are a source of strength.
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Turn of the economy reflected in confidence indicators – but nowhere else
Finnish consumers now have much more confidence in the future than they did in early spring. Similarly, share prices have bounced back from lows, writes Eljas Repo.
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Euroelections leave left wing in tatters
In the European Parliament election, Finland’s Centre Party got off easy and the left got a beating, writes Kyösti Karvonen, managing editor of the newspaper Kaleva.
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Buy liquor, but not a house
People on the Swedish-speaking Åland islands west of Finland celebrate their customised, EU-approved autonomy every year on June 9.
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Chemicals forum aims for open dialogue
From May 27 to 29, the Helsinki Chemicals Forum created an opportunity for the international chemical industry to talk with its regulators and consumers.
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Google finds itself in Finland
Where once paper machines produced newsprint, search-engine giant Google is making news by setting up shop with its servers.
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Finnish foreign policy: a brief intro
Finnish diplomacy can be described as a unique mix of pragmatism and idealism.
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Finnish resolve: efficient farming in extreme conditions
Modern country life: A computer milks the cows on the Immonen family farm, and the cows aren't complaining.
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Finland debates energy future
With energy needs increasing, as they are all over the world, where will Finland get its energy in the future?
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Finnish industry: constantly adapting to a changing world
Finland has gone from forestry-based to technology-based economy, and is now undergoing a further transition to service-dominated society.
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Technopolis keeps its finger on the pulse
The small northern city of Oulu is known far and wide as the birthplace of Technopolis, a technology centre that helps companies grow and succeed.
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Attaining sustainability
Government strategy and company implementation give Finland an increasing reputation for cleantech.
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The example of Åland: autonomy as a minority protector
The autonomy of the peaceful Åland archipelago west of Finland could also serve as a model for resolving conflicts elsewhere.
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Sámi language in the digital age
Even in the digital age, language and identity are closely linked. Computer spellcheckers help the Sámi languages hold their own.
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Business as usual?
What you see is what you get in the refreshingly straightforward Finnish business world.
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Nordic cooperation in new areas
Nordic cooperation is intensifying, with a focus on modern issues such as globalisation, climate change and security.
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Finland and Russia: Expertise through experience
With the Cold War over, most Western countries scaled down academic research on Russia – but Finland did not.
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When everyone got the vote
Universal suffrage has been Finnish law since 1906, when Finland became the first European country to recognise women's right to vote.
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Finland's parliament: pioneer of gender equality
More than 100 years ago, the Finnish Parliament became the first in the world to allow women to run for office.
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Current Affairs
- Finland to investigate alleged breaches of animal rights on fur farms 2/24/2010
- Finland’s economy – From shock to recovery 2/23/2010
- After a change of heart, Vanhanen bows out 1/14/2010
- Battle of EU plates feeds Finland 12/8/2009
- Oasis takes to the seas 12/1/2009
- In Boardgate, Finnish PM doesn’t fall – and may rise 10/5/2009
- Vital energy decisions rear their heads 9/22/2009
- Grand new gateway to Finland 9/2/2009
- Hanging out at the new harbour 9/2/2009
- The Salonen case progresses 8/21/2009
- Finnish parties learn glasnost the hard way 8/18/2009
- Setting the world aright at the "ladies' sauna" 7/2/2009
- Turn of the economy reflected in confidence indicators – but nowhere else 6/22/2009
- Euroelections leave left wing in tatters 6/12/2009
- Buy liquor, but not a house 6/5/2009
- Chemicals forum aims for open dialogue 5/22/2009
- Google finds itself in Finland 4/28/2009
- Finnish foreign policy: a brief intro 3/5/2009
- Finnish resolve: efficient farming in extreme conditions 3/2/2009
- Finland debates energy future 2/27/2009
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