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European Countries take a step back on Transgender Rights
NordenBladet – Several European countries that previously supported transgender rights are quietly rolling back on their policies. This change is coming at a time when there has been a significant increase in people reporting gender dysphoria, a condition where people
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Finland: Q4 2022 saw investments in Finnish real estate drop by 58%
NordenBladet — According to a market report published by CBRE, investments in Finland’s real estate dropped by 58% in Q4 2022. The report indicates that the fall was caused by global inflationary pressure and rising interest rates. A total of
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From Finland to the forests: THE STORY and the legacy of the Forest Finns
NordenBladet – The Forest Finns were Finnish migrants who settled in forested areas of Sweden and Norway in the late 16th and early-to-mid-17th centuries. They were known for their use of slash-and-burn agriculture, a method of turning forests into farmlands,
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Preserving Heritage and Identity: Swedish Finns (finlandssvensk) -the Swedish-Speaking Minority in Finland
NordenBladet – The Swedish-speaking minority in Finland, also known as the Swedish Finns (finlandssvensk), constitute about 5% of the Finnish population and have a long history of settlement in the country. The Swedish Finns are one of the two official
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Finland issues new defense export permit to Turkey despite criticism from the Left Alliance
NordenBladet – Finland has granted a new defense equipment export permit to Turkey, despite criticism from the Left Alliance. On Tuesday, Minister of Defense Mikko Savola approved an export permit for protective steel used to protect vehicles to Turkey. Riikka
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Finland: Captain of Baltic Princess suspected of neglect in student’s disappearance
NordenBladet – The preliminary investigation into the disappearance of a Finnish man in his twenties from the Baltic Princess cruise ship in November has been completed, and the ship’s captain is now suspected of neglecting good seamanship and rescue operations.
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Toivo Sukari’s second heart procedure within a week: A Businessman’s struggle with Coronary Artery Disease
NordenBladet – Finnish businessman Toivo Sukari, the founder and largest shareholder of Maskun Kalustetalo and Ideapark, recently opened up about his health struggles after a heart operation. Sukari, who is 68 years old and also owns the shopping mall chain
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Unusual Calm in Finland: ONLY two storm days measured in November and December
NordenBladet – The winter season in Finland is typically known for its storms, but this year, the weather has been unusually calm. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, there were only two storm days measured during the months of November
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Finland: Lidl’s new electronic price tags cause controversy – company remains silent
NordenBladet – Lidl* customers in Finland have been left scratching their heads in recent times as the company has made a significant change to its price tags. The prices of products are now printed on the tags in such small
Read MoreFinnish Customs’ export statistics: Food exports in Finland exceeds 2 billion EurosÂ
NordenBladet — For the first time ever, Finland’s food exports have exceeded 2 billion Euros states according to Finnish Customs’ export statistics. Food exports in Finland have increased by around 20% between January and October 2022. Director of the Food
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