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Former Finnish minister acquitted of inciting anti-LGBT hate speech

The Helsinki court said Päivi Räsänen's comments did not go beyond free speech laws.

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MPs in Finland mull petition for a referendum on joining NATO

A recent poll shows a surge in support for NATO in Finland following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Protests highlight Finnish frustrations at ongoing COVID restrictions

There are rising levels of frustration across Finland over what protesters see as a government slow to allow society to open up again.

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Finnish diplomats were targeted by Pegasus spyware, says government

Pegasus software can infiltrate a mobile phone and allow its operators to gain access to the device’s contents and files.

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Finland: Government parties on top in first-ever regional elections

A shift from municipal to county elections in Finland marked a return of the “big three” Finnish political parties -- the Social Democrats, National Coalition Party, and Centre Party -- but some smaller parties managed to score a victory, too.

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Finland is set to vote on the biggest healthcare reform in decades

The reforms are a flagship policy for prime minister Sanna Marin’s Social Democrat-lead coalition

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Finland PM Sanna Marin 'very sorry' for night out after COVID exposure

The Finnish Prime Minister has admitted that she "should have used better judgment" even though she did not break any official rules.

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Finns fear migrants will be sent to their border with Russia

Poland and Lithuania say Belarus is intentionally sending migrants their way. Now there are fears Russia could do the same to Finland.

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Finnish teenager becomes president for a day

16-year-old Nella Salminen stepped into the shoes of Finnish President Sauli Niinistö as part of a campaign to promote girls' rights in politics and business.

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Finland elections test for young Prime Minister

Prime Minister Marin, 35, took office a mere 18 months ago shortly before the outbreak of COVID-19 and enjoys high personal popularity but her Social Democratic party is behind in the polls.

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How has Finland's female-led government fared in its first year?

Finland's coalition government is made up of five parties - all led by women.

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Move over, Sanna! Girl, 16, becomes Finland's prime minister for a day

A 16-year-old girl assumed the position of prime minister in Finland on Wednesday, in a scheme celebrating the UN’s International Day of the Girl.

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Finland's Prime Minister resigns after postal strike

The Centre Party said it had lost confidence in the Social Democrat leader over the handling of the strike.

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Which countries have highest proportion of women in parliament?

Do two of Europe's most recent elections signal a new trend on the continent?

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Finland's Social Democrats win razor-thin victory as far-right surges

Finland's Social Democrats win razor-thin victory as far-right Finns Party sees big surge,

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Finland election 2019: all you need to know about the landmark vote

It is likely to be the first time in Europe that global warming has played so heavily on the minds of voters.

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Finnish police thwart suspected attack on foreign affairs minister

A man wearing a t-shirt of an anti-immigration group was apprehended at a politician's rally in Finland on Sunday after displaying 'aggressive and threatening' behaviour toward the minister

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Finland's government collapses

Finland's entire centre-right coalition government has resigned over its failure to push healthcare reforms through parliament.

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Finland 'free money' trial did not spur unemployed to find work

Finland basic income trial 'failed to spur unemployed to work more'

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Finland temporarily suspends Afghan asylum decisions

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has temporarily suspended asylum decisions from Afghanistan.