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Domen Prevc clinches maiden World Cup triumph

Domen Prevc produced a stunning performance to secure his first World Cup victory in Finland on Friday.

25/11/2016

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Another spectacular Northern Lights display over Finland

There was another stunning display of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights over Rovaniemi in Finland on Monday as atmospheric conditions on the sun fuelled another breathtaking night…

07/09/2016

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Northern lights in Finland

04/09/2016

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Wannabe rockstars take part in the annual Air Guitar World Championships in Finland

There’s loud music, headbanging and crowds of screaming fans.

27/08/2016

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Wife carrying world championship in Finland

This year some 50 couples from 12 countries took part in the race in Sonkajärvi, Finalnd, a small town of 4600 inhabitants.

04/07/2016

Finland

Putin warns Finland: Russia will respond if Helsinki joins NATO

Vladimir Putin came to Finland with a handshake for his counterpart, President Salui Niinisto – and a warning that Moscow will respond if his host country joins…

02/07/2016

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Improving our understanding of our seas

We understand some parts of our own oceans less than we know outer space, but as they are so critical to our survival we need to know more, fast.

25/04/2016

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Takeaway: how to take sea water samples

25/04/2016

Sport

Hayboeck shines in Finland

Austrian ski jumper Michael Hayboeck produced a stunning performance to secure his first World Cup victory for more than a year as he edged out his

19/02/2016

Finland

Finland: street patrols 'essential' but 'cannot assume authority of police' - PM

Civilian street patrols are on the increase across Finland following the alleged “widespread sexual harrassment” of women by asylum seekers on New

13/01/2016

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Finnish police tipped off about New Year harrassment by asylum seekers

Police in Finland have announced that New Year celebrations in Helsinki were marred by “widespread sexual harrassment” as women were targeted by

08/01/2016

Finland

Stopped at the final hurdle: migrants blocked at Russia-Finland border

Winter is not the only obstacle to contend with for migrants trying to cross the northern route from Russia into Finland and the European Union and

28/12/2015

Finland

Santa Claus is on his way

He’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. The elves have done their job and now Santa Claus is preparing to leave Lapland and begin

23/12/2015

World

A whole new approach: what happens when countries reform education

An overhaul of a national education system is a major and potentially risky undertaking for any country. Introducing fundamental reforms is costly

02/10/2015

Finland

30,000 rally in Helsinki to protest proposed government cuts

More than 30,000 people rallied in Helsinki on Friday (September 18) to protest against government plans to cut workers’ benefits. Strikes also

18/09/2015

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Finland : Air Guitar Contest

29/08/2015

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Is this the football tournament with the dirtiest challenges?

18/07/2015

Culture news

Helsinki's winning Guggenheim choice fails to quell revolt

Bold design fails to quell misgivings over Helsinki's 130M Guggenheim punt

03/07/2015

Finland

Finland: Eurosceptic party leader chosen as new Europe minister

Finland’s new government has picked the leader of a Eurosceptic party as its new foreign and Europe minister. The selection of Timo Soini, who heads

27/05/2015

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Finnish punk rockers with Down's, Autism and Attitude enter Eurovision

Kari, Pertti, Sami and Toni will be representing Finland at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The quartet, whose members suffer from

07/05/2015

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Finland's new PM appeals for unity after ruling party overthrown

Finland’s parliamentary elections have now been decided. with Centre leader Juha Sipilä‘s party taking 49 seats from a total of 200. He’s pledged to

20/04/2015

Finland

Opposition leader Juha Sipila wins elections in Finland

There is a changing of the guard in Finland. The opposition Centre Party led by millionaire businessman Juha Sipila is the winner of parliamentary

20/04/2015

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Opposition leader Juha Sipila wins elections in Finland

There is a changing of the guard in Finland, with the opposition Centre Party winning parliamentary elections

19/04/2015

Finland

Election day arrives in recession-hit Finland

Finns go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new government amid a deep economic slump. Opinion polls suggest voters are likely to ditch the

19/04/2015

Finland

High turnout in advance voting ahead of Finland's general election

Finland goes to the polls on Sunday for a general election which is expected to bring a change of government and gains for right-wing populists. With

18/04/2015

Finland

Nokia confirms Alcatel-Lucent deal

Nokia has confirmed that it intends to acquire the ailing French telecom company Alcatel-Lucent. The Finnish firm has got its sights set on becoming

15/04/2015