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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 32m

Vocational school students have attended significantly fewer in-person classes over the past decade, with employers concerned about graduates' basic skills.

Government cuts to vocational schools having dramatic effects, Yle investigation finds

Vocational school students have attended significantly fewer in-person classes over the past decade, with employers concerned about graduates' basic skills.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2h

The drill marks the first time MPs will practice using the underground facilities, which include a backup plenary hall, since they were completed in 2014.

USU: Finnish MPs to practice using defence shelter under Parliament House

The drill marks the first time MPs will practice using the underground facilities, which include a backup plenary hall, since they were completed in 2014.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4h

A Finland-based company owned by one of Russia's richest men received a sizeable grant just weeks before Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, according to a report by Iltalehti.

Monday's papers: Finnish grants to Russian oligarchs, World Cup disappointment, and windy weather

A Finland-based company owned by one of Russia's richest men received a sizeable grant just weeks before Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, according to a report by Iltalehti.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 20h

Finland has provided close to five billion euros' worth of support to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. More could be on the way via a scheme launched by US President Donald Trump, Helsingin Sanomat reports on Sunday.

HS: Finnish government agrees to support Ukraine with US arms purchases

Finland has provided close to five billion euros' worth of support to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. More could be on the way via a scheme launched by US President Donald Trump, Helsingin Sanomat reports on Sunday.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 22h

About 80 percent of children aged 1–6 took part in early childhood education last year. Only about three percent were in home-based daycare, which was popular up until the 1990s.

Daycare centres gain popularity in Finland as homestyle family daycare becomes a rarity

About 80 percent of children aged 1–6 took part in early childhood education last year. Only about three percent were in home-based daycare, which was popular up until the 1990s.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah (CD) said that she would seek to allow wolf hunting as of 1 January.

Ministry: 65 wolves in the crosshairs this winter

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah (CD) said that she would seek to allow wolf hunting as of 1 January.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

Ben Zyskowicz (NCP) set a record on Friday for the longest term ever in the Finnish Parliament, more than 17,000 days. He led the NCP parliamentary group for 13 years, but declined invitations to become a cabinet minister.

HBL: Finland's longest-serving MP may never return to Parliament

Ben Zyskowicz (NCP) set a record on Friday for the longest term ever in the Finnish Parliament, more than 17,000 days. He led the NCP parliamentary group for 13 years, but declined invitations to become a cabinet minister.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

This is the second time that Finland is taking part in the exercise – but the first time it has said so in advance. Its F/A 18 combat aircraft cannot carry nuclear weapons.

Finnish Hornet fighters join Nato nuclear exercise

This is the second time that Finland is taking part in the exercise – but the first time it has said so in advance. Its F/A 18 combat aircraft cannot carry nuclear weapons.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

The confidence rating fell to its lowest level since the biannual survey started in 2020. Trust in institutions and a sense of social justice dipped after rising last spring.

Finns' confidence in the future drops

The confidence rating fell to its lowest level since the biannual survey started in 2020. Trust in institutions and a sense of social justice dipped after rising last spring.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

The government wants students from non-EU countries to pay for their education in Finland.

Finland moves to introduce tuition fees for non-EU upper secondary students

The government wants students from non-EU countries to pay for their education in Finland.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

British magazine Time Out ranked Vallila as the ninth coolest neighbourhood in the entire world.

APN Podcast: What's Helsinki's coolest neighbourhood?

British magazine Time Out ranked Vallila as the ninth coolest neighbourhood in the entire world.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

Rauma and Helsinki shipyards are poised to build icebreakers for the United States.

PM Orpo on icebreakers: "This will mean 7,000-10,000 jobs"

Rauma and Helsinki shipyards are poised to build icebreakers for the United States.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

Only six percent of Ukrainians intend to return home once the war ends, according to a Finnish government survey.

More Ukrainians plan to make Finland home

Only six percent of Ukrainians intend to return home once the war ends, according to a Finnish government survey.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

Domestic outlets report how Alexander Stubb helped warm Finnish–US relations, and how that diplomatic momentum is translating into a substantial icebreaker deal.

Friday's papers: A good day for Finland, infant investors and politicians' homes

Domestic outlets report how Alexander Stubb helped warm Finnish–US relations, and how that diplomatic momentum is translating into a substantial icebreaker deal.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

Finnish food producers are unhappy about how Brussels wants its sausage made.

Finnish food makers baffled by EU veggie sausage ban

Finnish food producers are unhappy about how Brussels wants its sausage made.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

The news agency cited an unidentified White House official.

Reuters: Finland about to land $6.1bn icebreaker deal with Trump

The news agency cited an unidentified White House official.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

The Eagle S captain and two crew members have denied any wrongdoing in court.

Prosecutor appeals district court's ruling in anchor-dragging case

The Eagle S captain and two crew members have denied any wrongdoing in court.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4d

These figures were for last year, and Finland's unemployment rate has continued to increase.

Kela: Unemployment benefit expenditures grew by 5% in 2024

These figures were for last year, and Finland's unemployment rate has continued to increase.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4d

The government wants to introduce a three-year residence requirement for both parents as a condition for receiving Kela's child home care allowance.

Finland wants to tighten rules on child home care benefits

The government wants to introduce a three-year residence requirement for both parents as a condition for receiving Kela's child home care allowance.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4d

There is a good deal of speculation in Finland that the White House meeting could see a major business deal unfold.

Thursday's papers: Why is Orpo going to DC? a teacher's porn scandal, and late check-outs for geese

There is a good deal of speculation in Finland that the White House meeting could see a major business deal unfold.

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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4d

"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.