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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 14h

"The geopolitical environment at the EU's external borders with Russia and Belarus is very tense, which is why preparedness is now more important than ever before," Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) said.

Finnish interior minister in Warsaw to discuss border security

"The geopolitical environment at the EU's external borders with Russia and Belarus is very tense, which is why preparedness is now more important than ever before," Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) said.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 16h

The police officer was detained for several days and fired from his job, but is now free while the investigation proceeds.

Police officer suspected of raping human-trafficking suspect

The police officer was detained for several days and fired from his job, but is now free while the investigation proceeds.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 17h

A large swathe of the area is considered a no-fly zone, where the use of drones is not permitted.

Tourists seen flying drone over Helsinki's Presidential Palace, eyewitness says

A large swathe of the area is considered a no-fly zone, where the use of drones is not permitted.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 18h

Opinions about the issue varied significantly, with views often linked to the respondents' gender or party affiliation.

Finns increasingly think racism is significant problem in the country, survey finds

Opinions about the issue varied significantly, with views often linked to the respondents' gender or party affiliation.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 19h

Five Finns who were taken into custody as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Helsinki Airport on Tuesday.

Finnish activists detained by Israel return home

Five Finns who were taken into custody as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Helsinki Airport on Tuesday.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 21h

The Bank of Finland is looking to set up a way for people to continue buying essentials when regular banking systems are offline.

Wednesday's papers: Finnair's Trump slump, central bank's crisis planning, and Finland's cheapest petrol

The Bank of Finland is looking to set up a way for people to continue buying essentials when regular banking systems are offline.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

The delivery firm says it plans to hire around 100 couriers as employees in the coming months.

Wolt plans trial to hire some couriers as employees

The delivery firm says it plans to hire around 100 couriers as employees in the coming months.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

More than 145 countries around the world recognise the State of Palestine, but Finland is not one of them yet.

Finland's Immigration Service now accepting Palestinian travel documents

More than 145 countries around the world recognise the State of Palestine, but Finland is not one of them yet.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

At the far end of the spectrum, some daycare centres take care of infants as young as eight months.

More infants, toddlers in daycare as parents' needs and attitudes change

At the far end of the spectrum, some daycare centres take care of infants as young as eight months.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

The Finnish leaders' meeting with US President Donald Trump will cover bilateral relations as well as Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.

Stubb and Orpo heading to White House

The Finnish leaders' meeting with US President Donald Trump will cover bilateral relations as well as Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

A rare celestial event is about to unfold — one not witnessed for 1,350 years.

Tuesday's papers: Poor Finns, postal for Posti, and once in a millennium

A rare celestial event is about to unfold — one not witnessed for 1,350 years.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and around 170 other participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla have also been able to depart to their home countries.

Detained Finnish activists in Israel have been freed

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and around 170 other participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla have also been able to depart to their home countries.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

Consumer purchases from platforms like Temu have surged in recent years.

Finnish Customs wants to turn back the tide on Temu

Consumer purchases from platforms like Temu have surged in recent years.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

Enthusiasts taking part in Europe's biggest birding event in Orimattila spotted up to an estimated 70,000 barnacle geese on Saturday alone.

One million-plus birds spotted in Finland over weekend, barnacle geese at top of list

Enthusiasts taking part in Europe's biggest birding event in Orimattila spotted up to an estimated 70,000 barnacle geese on Saturday alone.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

A spell of 'grey mush' is about to sweep across Finland.

Get out your boots and raincoats

A spell of 'grey mush' is about to sweep across Finland.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

The court's decision "shows that Finland strongly stands for European values", Captain Davit Vadatchkoria said.

Eagle S captain claims Finnish trial not politically motivated

The court's decision "shows that Finland strongly stands for European values", Captain Davit Vadatchkoria said.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

Finland needs a major pension overhaul that starts by facing the music, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

Monday's papers: Pension overhaul, disruptive drones, and a Finnish blue zone

Finland needs a major pension overhaul that starts by facing the music, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

The foreign minister said that Finland will recognise Palestine as a state when it has a civilian administration that is committed to non-violence and security in regard to Israel, other neighbouring countries and its own people.

Valtonen: Hamas must be disarmed, by force if necessary

The foreign minister said that Finland will recognise Palestine as a state when it has a civilian administration that is committed to non-violence and security in regard to Israel, other neighbouring countries and its own people.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

The European motorway will now stretch more than 1500km across five countries – but you won't be able to drive it by private car.

Kotka to Derry: Stubb approves Finnish leg of European route E16

The European motorway will now stretch more than 1500km across five countries – but you won't be able to drive it by private car.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

The same complex web of companies is suspected of ripping off Ukrainian labourers at the Turku shipyard and at various construction sites.

STT: Estonian firm that exploited Ukrainian builders also fined for hiding data on foreign workers at Rauma shipyard

The same complex web of companies is suspected of ripping off Ukrainian labourers at the Turku shipyard and at various construction sites.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4d

Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen (NCP) told Yle on Saturday that he is concerned about a brain drain.

Employment minister promises tax incentives to encourage Finns working abroad to return

Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen (NCP) told Yle on Saturday that he is concerned about a brain drain.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4d

Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) welcomed US moves to end the war in Gaza. According to a Middle East expert at Finnish Institute of International Affairs, "Hamas has played its cards and the game is over".

Finnish Foreign Minister: Hamas announcement "very positive"

Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) welcomed US moves to end the war in Gaza. According to a Middle East expert at Finnish Institute of International Affairs, "Hamas has played its cards and the game is over".

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4d

EVs are gaining popularity in Finland – but perform significantly worse in inspections than petrol, diesel or hybrid cars of the same age. Teslas have by far the highest test failure rate.

Electric cars fare worse in Finnish car inspections – up to half of Teslas flunk

EVs are gaining popularity in Finland – but perform significantly worse in inspections than petrol, diesel or hybrid cars of the same age. Teslas have by far the highest test failure rate.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 5d

The National Defence Training Association also plans to offer anti-personnel landmine training.

Finnish conscripts to begin anti-personnel landmine training next year

The National Defence Training Association also plans to offer anti-personnel landmine training.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 5d

We head to the stage to hear how young migrants are turning their difficult journeys into powerful stories.

APN Podcast: Young migrants bring their stories to the stage

We head to the stage to hear how young migrants are turning their difficult journeys into powerful stories.

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