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Sickness-related absences from work cost Finland about €5 billion each year in lost productivity, according to a new study that highlights the wider economic impact of illness on businesses and public finances. https://f.mtr.cool/amtvfsdwji

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Published: June 14, 2026 18:30

Sickness-related absences from work cost Finland about €5 billion each year in lost productivity, according to a new study that highlights the wider economic impact of illness on businesses and public finances. f.mtr.cool/amtvfsdwji

Online retailers in Finland will soon have to make it easier for consumers to cancel purchases made over the internet. From 19 June, businesses offering goods or services online must provide a dedicated cancellation function that allows customers to withdraw from eligible purchases directly through the same platform where the order was placed. https://f.mtr.cool/yfeuqqibwz

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Published: June 14, 2026 15:30

Online retailers in Finland will soon have to make it easier for consumers to cancel purchases made over the internet. From 19 June, businesses offering goods or services online must provide a dedicated cancellation function that allows customers to…

A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran moved closer on Sunday, with President Donald Trump declaring that a framework deal was scheduled for signing, while Iranian officials insisted key decisions remained under review. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/njjkijfoah

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Published: June 14, 2026 13:31

A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran moved closer on Sunday, with President Donald Trump declaring that a framework deal was scheduled for signing, while Iranian officials insisted key decisions remained under review. 🔗…

SpaceX has completed the largest initial public offering in history, raising $75 billion and entering public markets with a valuation of about $1.77 trillion. The listing marks a milestone for the company founded by Elon Musk, transforming a business that began in a California warehouse into one of the world's most valuable publicly traded companies. https://f.mtr.cool/eotyledvdu

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Published: June 12, 2026 20:30

SpaceX has completed the largest initial public offering in history, raising $75 billion and entering public markets with a valuation of about $1.77 trillion. The listing marks a milestone for the company founded by Elon Musk, transforming a business that…

European trust in the United States as a security ally has fallen to a record low, according to a new survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations. The poll found that only 11% of people across 15 European countries now see the US as an ally that shares their interests and values. That figure stood at 16% six months ago and 22% in November 2024. https://f.mtr.cool/zunxmdkdqw

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Published: June 12, 2026 18:03

European trust in the United States as a security ally has fallen to a record low, according to a new survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations. The poll found that only 11% of people across 15 European countries now see the US as an ally that…

Finland’s Parliament has approved legislation that will require citizenship applicants to pass a citizenship test before receiving a Finnish passport. The law passed on Wednesday by 153 votes to 21, with support extending beyond the governing coalition to include the Social Democratic Party and the Centre Party. The measure is due to enter into force at the start of 2027 and will make a citizenship test a formal condition for obtaining Finnish nationality. © Emmi Korhonen / Lehtikuva

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Published: June 12, 2026 15:32

Finland’s Parliament has approved legislation that will require citizenship applicants to pass a citizenship test before receiving a Finnish passport. The law passed on Wednesday by 153 votes to 21, with support extending beyond the governing coalition to…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City, launching the largest tournament in the competition’s history and one already shaped by political disputes, visa controversies and security concerns. For the first time, 48 teams will compete in the tournament, an increase from 32 at the previous edition in Qatar.  🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/ysniujxndb

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Published: June 11, 2026 20:31

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City, launching the largest tournament in the competition’s history and one already shaped by political disputes, visa controversies and security concerns. For the first time,…

Finland will introduce new immigration rules on Friday aimed at speeding up deportations and strengthening measures against individuals considered threats to national security. https://f.mtr.cool/jmlcuwsmjk

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Published: June 11, 2026 18:03

Finland will introduce new immigration rules on Friday aimed at speeding up deportations and strengthening measures against individuals considered threats to national security. f.mtr.cool/jmlcuwsmjk

One of Helsinki’s best-known waterfront attractions will be demolished as part of a redevelopment of the city’s South Harbour area, with plans already underway for a replacement facility on the same site. https://f.mtr.cool/lhkbxshdne

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Published: June 11, 2026 15:31

One of Helsinki’s best-known waterfront attractions will be demolished as part of a redevelopment of the city’s South Harbour area, with plans already underway for a replacement facility on the same site. f.mtr.cool/lhkbxshdne

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Published: June 10, 2026 17:31

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Finland's social insurance agency Kela expects benefit expenditure to increase this year after payouts reached a record €17.5 billion in 2025. 🔗 More details: https://f.mtr.cool/uelqwkepki

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Published: June 10, 2026 14:32

Finland's social insurance agency Kela expects benefit expenditure to increase this year after payouts reached a record €17.5 billion in 2025. 🔗 More details: f.mtr.cool/uelqwkepki

Finnish satellite company Iceye has secured more than €1 billion in new investment and share transactions, pushing its valuation to €10.5 billion and placing it among Europe’s most valuable space and defence technology companies. https://f.mtr.cool/ldzrodfuhw

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Published: June 9, 2026 21:01

Finnish satellite company Iceye has secured more than €1 billion in new investment and share transactions, pushing its valuation to €10.5 billion and placing it among Europe’s most valuable space and defence technology companies. f.mtr.cool/ldzrodfuhw

Finland’s Tax Administration has warned that digital-only banks are becoming a preferred tool for some participants in the grey economy and organised financial crime, as the number of Finnish customers using foreign-based providers continues to rise. https://f.mtr.cool/wujjdhxxzc

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Published: June 9, 2026 18:03

Finland’s Tax Administration has warned that digital-only banks are becoming a preferred tool for some participants in the grey economy and organised financial crime, as the number of Finnish customers using foreign-based providers continues to rise.…

Finland is expected to see continued swings between sunshine, showers and warmer-than-average temperatures over the next two weeks, with forecasters pointing to a possible shift towards more settled conditions after Midsummer. https://f.mtr.cool/qtrwccarid

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Published: June 9, 2026 16:05

Finland is expected to see continued swings between sunshine, showers and warmer-than-average temperatures over the next two weeks, with forecasters pointing to a possible shift towards more settled conditions after Midsummer. f.mtr.cool/qtrwccarid

Finavia is launching a major recruitment campaign for northern Finland as the airport operator prepares for another winter season driven by strong tourism demand in Lapland. The state-owned company announced that 120 seasonal positions will be filled at Rovaniemi, Kittilä, Ivalo and Kuusamo airports. The recruitment drive begins on 8 June and will more than double staffing levels at the four airports during the winter season. 🔗 http://helsinkitimes.fi

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Published: June 9, 2026 14:04

Finavia is launching a major recruitment campaign for northern Finland as the airport operator prepares for another winter season driven by strong tourism demand in Lapland. The state-owned company announced that 120 seasonal positions will be filled at…

Finland’s State Audit Office has raised concerns over the way the financial impact of the country’s Nato membership has been presented, saying decision-makers lacked a full picture of the costs when the accession process moved forward. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/tdfgsxqfcq

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Published: June 9, 2026 11:03

Finland’s State Audit Office has raised concerns over the way the financial impact of the country’s Nato membership has been presented, saying decision-makers lacked a full picture of the costs when the accession process moved forward. 🔗…

The Lapland District Court has sentenced the former head of a berry procurement company to prison after finding that dozens of Thai berry pickers recruited to work in Finland were victims of human trafficking. The ruling, delivered on Monday, concludes one of the largest human trafficking cases ever heard in Finland. https://f.mtr.cool/ddmcnxiduq

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Published: June 8, 2026 19:02

The Lapland District Court has sentenced the former head of a berry procurement company to prison after finding that dozens of Thai berry pickers recruited to work in Finland were victims of human trafficking. The ruling, delivered on Monday, concludes one…

Microsoft has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire about 190 hectares of land in western Finland for a potential new datacentre development, extending the company's expansion in a country that has become a growing destination for cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. https://f.mtr.cool/xrtapvjepf

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Published: June 8, 2026 16:05

Microsoft has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire about 190 hectares of land in western Finland for a potential new datacentre development, extending the company's expansion in a country that has become a growing destination for cloud and artificial…

A memorial bench honouring Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been unveiled in central Helsinki, within sight of the Russian Embassy. © Roni Rekomaa / Lehtikuva

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Published: June 8, 2026 12:03

A memorial bench honouring Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been unveiled in central Helsinki, within sight of the Russian Embassy. © Roni Rekomaa / Lehtikuva

NATO's new Forward Land Forces Finland, known as FLF Finland, formation officially began operations on Saturday, marking a new phase in the alliance's military presence in Northern Europe and strengthening defence cooperation between Finland, Sweden and other allied nations. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/skefxrtwek

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Published: June 8, 2026 09:31

NATO's new Forward Land Forces Finland, known as FLF Finland, formation officially began operations on Saturday, marking a new phase in the alliance's military presence in Northern Europe and strengthening defence cooperation between Finland, Sweden and…

The government's plan to introduce a new integration allowance for recently arrived migrants has been formally submitted to parliament. https://f.mtr.cool/zsqcpvsrww

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Published: June 6, 2026 20:01

The government's plan to introduce a new integration allowance for recently arrived migrants has been formally submitted to parliament. f.mtr.cool/zsqcpvsrww

An unattended tourist bus rolled downhill in central Helsinki on Saturday and struck a woman crossing a street near Senate Square, leaving her with serious injuries and prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of the incident. https://f.mtr.cool/lpuohvfefk

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Published: June 6, 2026 17:30

An unattended tourist bus rolled downhill in central Helsinki on Saturday and struck a woman crossing a street near Senate Square, leaving her with serious injuries and prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of the incident.…

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo secured another two-year term as leader of the National Coalition Party on Saturday after delegates at the party's congress in Jyväskylä re-elected him without opposition. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/uetfokkzqn #Finland #Politics #Leadership #News #Elections

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Published: June 6, 2026 15:31

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo secured another two-year term as leader of the National Coalition Party on Saturday after delegates at the party's congress in Jyväskylä re-elected him without opposition. 🔗 f.mtr.cool/uetfokkzqn #Finland #Politics…

Finland has started examining the creation of a return hub outside the European Union together with other Nordic countries after EU member states and the European Parliament approved new rules aimed at strengthening migrant returns. 🔗 Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/ezegjjofeu

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Published: June 5, 2026 19:03

Finland has started examining the creation of a return hub outside the European Union together with other Nordic countries after EU member states and the European Parliament approved new rules aimed at strengthening migrant returns. 🔗 Read more:…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him face to face and begin direct negotiations to end the war, issuing an open letter that combines a ceasefire proposal with a personal appeal to the Kremlin leader. https://f.mtr.cool/hyqogbaasr

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Published: June 5, 2026 16:05

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him face to face and begin direct negotiations to end the war, issuing an open letter that combines a ceasefire proposal with a personal appeal to the…

Finland's Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has rejected 14 applications by non-EU and non-EEA buyers seeking to acquire properties across the country, citing risks to national security and defence interests. The decisions affect properties located in Asikkala, Hyrynsalmi, Imatra, Laukaa, Pöytyä, Rautjärvi and Rovaniemi. The rulings are not yet legally final and remain subject to further legal procedures. 📱 Follow us for the latest news in Finland.

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Published: June 5, 2026 12:03

Finland's Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has rejected 14 applications by non-EU and non-EEA buyers seeking to acquire properties across the country, citing risks to national security and defence interests. The decisions affect properties located in…