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Bullying motive for Finland school shooting
The Finnish government declared Wednesday a nationwide day of mourning, ordering state agencies and institutions to lower the national flag to half-mast.
Child dead and two wounded at school shooting near Helsinki
The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb of the Finnish capital, where around 800 students and 90 staff attend.
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Happiness and general well-being are not about money, but they do have something to do with a wallet.
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These are the world's 10 happiest countries in 2024
The 2024 World Happiness Report also showed a disturbing downward trend in life evaluations by young people and adolescents, particularly in Western Europe.
Prepare for more GPS blocking in NATO countries, expert says
There could be more GPS disruption in Nordic countries now that NATO operates there, a defence expert said.
Finnish PM grilled by progressive MEPs over far-right alliance
Finland's prime minister addressed on Wednesday the European Parliament and outlined his political priorities for the next legislature.
Why is €2 billion worth of COVID drug Paxlovid going to waste?
European countries rushed to buy the antiviral drug in January 2022, but now it’s going to waste. Why?
Life along the closed land border between Finland and Russia
In the autumn, the Finnish government closed all eight crossing points it shares with Russia, along a border of almost 1,400 kilometres. They will remain closed until at least mid-April.
Five things to know about Finland’s new ‘selfie’ president Alex Stubb
Here are five things we know about the Nordic nation’s new president.
Passenger rights: Can you say no to being weighed by an airline?
Finnair says their voluntary weigh-in policy is improving flight safety.
Finns to choose president as both hopefuls set tough stance on Russia
Two candidates from opposing centre-right and green parties go head to head in Sunday's run-off presidential vote, but both share a hard line on Russia.
European dance music royalty Darude whips up a storm with new album
The Finnish DJ, producer and songwriter's latest release, 'Together', has monster summer hits you're going to be playing on road trips this year. Euronews Culture speaks to the European EDM legend...
Finnair shares gain as investors weigh up new passenger policy
Finnair stock moved higher as it launched a voluntary weigh-in policy for passengers at Helsinki airport to better estimate cargo weight and fuel needs for airplanes.
'If I die it's my choice': Finnish soldiers on Ukraine's front line
This is the story of Hobbit and Mariachi, two Finns who volunteered to fight in Ukraine, where the brutal Russian invasion strikes a chord close to home.
Finland's transport networks crippled by ongoing national strikes
The strike action has been called to protest against government plans to reform labour laws, which unions say will reduce the incomes of Finland's poorest people.
'Mafia' strikes bring Finland to a standstill
Unions have called the industrial action to protest government proposals on labour law reforms which they say would adversely impact low-wage earners
Ex PM wins first round of Finnish election, forcing run-off
The result will force the race into a run-off on 11 February between Stubb and Haavisto, as none of the candidates received more than half of the votes.
Ex PM projected to win first round of Finland's presidential election
Alexander Stubb, who likely gained 27.3%, will now face runner-up Pekka Haavisto, who likely gained 25.8%, in a runoff next month.
Finns vote in tight presidential race amid 'hybrid operation' claims
The two leading candidates represent the left and right-wings of Finnish politics, but the far-right candidate has made progress in recent polls.