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Finnish parliamentary elections: Record number of women winners

In a very close election, the Social Democratic Party won the most seats in Parliament – but only just.

Coffee, machines and an array of parties go into Finland’s parliamentary election

On April 14, 2019, Finland holds its parliamentary election, with about a dozen parties that have a realistic chance of winning seats. Coffee and interactive online resources (often referred to as “election machines”) may play a part.

Business & innovation Technology

Finnish cybersecurity CEO understands the nuts and bolts of technology

Risto Siilasmaa, founder of F-Secure and chair of Nokia, tells us about how his career began, how to think entrepreneurially and how he got a deeper understanding of AI and machine learning. The latter is “much more fascinating than I had dared hope” and “dangerous to ignore.”

Life & society Sports

Home crowd cheers as Finland hosts World Hockey Championship

Finnish fans know their hockey, and they expect great games from their team as Finland challenges the US and Canada at the Women’s World Ice Hockey Championship, held just outside Helsinki.