Labor Market: Long-Awaited Employment Upturn Finally Appears ↗
Front page leadEconomists are widely celebrating new figures indicating that an employment upturn is likely following an economic recovery.
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Helsingin Sanomat
Helsingin Sanomat reports on the Finnish labor market showing a potential upturn, school lunch hour changes in Vantaa, mental health benefits for young women, a large donation to a political foundation, and Finland's 2027 budget. International news includes the US establishing military bases in…
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School Lunches: Vantaa School Children Eating Lunch as Early as 9:45 AM ↗
Due to staggered lunch schedules, many students in a Vantaa school are eating lunch before 10 AM, which experts deem unadvisable and contrary to recommendations.
Kela: One in Three Women Born in 1997 Received Mental Health Benefits ↗
A review by Kela shows that 25% of women and 12% of men born in 1997 have received mental health-related benefits, such as sickness allowance.
Donations: Daughter Learns Father Was Taken from Hospital to Bank to Donate… ↗
A 92-year-old man, Kainu Nurminen, was taken from the hospital to a bank where he transferred nearly 100,000 euros to a political foundation, much to his daughter's surprise.
Parliament to Begin Discussing 2027 Budget ↗
Parliament will begin discussing the state's budget for 2027 on Tuesday, with the government's decisions expected to weaken public finances by 0.1 billion euros next year.
US to Establish Two New Military Bases in Greenland ↗
Media reports indicate that the United States plans to establish two new military bases in Greenland, with an agreement expected to be signed soon.
President Stubb to Speak at UN General Assembly in New York ↗
President Stubb will deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, scheduled to be broadcast a few hours after Donald Trump's address.
Sweden: Suspicions of Serious Election Fraud Reported ↗
Media outlets in Sweden are reporting suspicions of serious election fraud related to the circumstances under which Mohamed Abdukardir Ali of the Left Party was elected to parliament.
Cafes: Finland's 30 Best Cafes Selected in Voting ↗
18 grams in Helsinki was voted the best cafe in Finland by the Helsinki Coffee Week voting competition, with Kahiwa Café & Bakery in Lahti performing best among cafes outside the capital.
Column: The Hyrox Competition's Poop Fiasco Reflects Our Era's Selfishness ↗
A columnist reflects on the recent Hyrox competition's issues, interpreting the 'poop fiasco' as a symbol of modern selfishness.
Editorial: Canada and Greenland Pushed Back Against Trump ↗
The editorial discusses how Canada and Greenland resisted pressure from Donald Trump.
Guest Essay: Restoring UN Credibility Must Start Internally ↗
Maíra Martini argues that restoring the credibility of the United Nations requires internal reforms within the organization.
Psychology: Humans Naturally Circle Counter-Clockwise When Moving ↗
Research indicates that humans, even small children, naturally tend to move in a counter-clockwise direction when navigating.
HS in Humppila: Municipal Manager Gives Leaders' Work to AI – 'Wake Up,' He… ↗
In Humppila municipality, the impact of AI on work is becoming apparent, with the municipal manager advocating for proactive adaptation to future changes.
EU: Sanctions Negotiations Again at a Dead End - Influential Oligarchs… ↗
EU sanctions negotiations are reportedly stalled again, with demands to remove influential oligarchs from the proposed list.
Social Policy: Citizens Say People Are Not Treated Well Enough in Finland ↗
According to citizens' views, people in Finland are not being treated adequately well, as indicated in a social policy discussion.
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