Nordic countries sizzle as European heatwave moves north
Laksfors in northern Norway on Saturday recorded a temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius, equalling the national record set in Nesbyen in 1970,
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Greenland changes increase fears of another devastating year for Arctic
Scientists in Denmark say 2019 could be another annus horribilis for the Arctic with record temperatures already registered in Greenland
Continue readingInclusive and competent Finland – a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable society
Climate change, globalisation, urbanisation, the ageing of the population and technological development may be transforming Finland and the world faster
Continue readingElections to the European Parliament on 26 May 2019
Elections to the European Parliament (European elections) will be held in the Member States of the European Union between 23
Continue readingBoating industry key figures forecasting buoyant summer
The Finnish boating industry is gearing up for spring in favourable winds. The number of new boat registrations is enjoying
Continue readingFormation of the government after the Finnish parliamentary elections
Parliamentary elections were held in Finland on 14 April 2019. The process of forming a new government begins after the
Continue readingMinistry for Foreign Affairs to create communication that will promote peace and reconciliation in Iraq and Afghanistan
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is planning and creating communication that will promote peace and reconciliation in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Continue readingFinland among highest-tax OECD countries
Finland was one of the eight highest-taxing countries among the 36 top industrialised countries last year, according to figures released
Continue readingPopulation in Finland growth smallest since 1970
According to Statistics Finland’s statistics on population structure, the official total population of Finland at the end of 2018 was
Continue readingThe act banning the use of coal for energy generation in 2029 to enter into force in early April
Coal-fired power and heating generation will be banned as of 1 May 2029. The Government will present its bill for approval
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