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"The deterioration in access to treatment in primary health care, including among young people, is a particularly concerning signal," THL's chief physician said.

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The latest figures follow a long-term trend in which alcohol consumption has been gradually declining in Finland over the past 15 years.

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Surprise visits to old-age care homes revealed a variety of shortcomings, including communication problems among caregivers and residents.

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Health officials advise starting Covid vaccinations along with the autumn influenza campaign at the latest.

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Who pays for the damage caused by the Kalasatama fire?

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Alcohol-related deaths remain the single largest preventable driver of premature mortality in Finland.

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The last time net immigration was negative for two consecutive months was in 1998, according to Helsingin Sanomat. One factor in particular caused the current situation.

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Could Finland's controversial three-month rule be on its way out?

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Over 11 percent of primary school age (7-12) boys had an ADHD diagnosis in 2023, while the rate for girls aged 13-17 has climbed to seven percent nationwide.

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Food in Finland is no longer the most expensive in the EU.

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His Excellency the Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanim held separate meetings Tuesday with the ambassadors Varlam Avaliani (Georgia) and Juha Mustonen (Finland). During the meetings, bilateral co-operation and…

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Finnish defence authorities scramble fighter jets; defence chief warns of more alarms as Russian war persists.

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Allowing mild wines onto supermarket shelves has not increased alcohol consumption.

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Health officials in Finland have placed two Finns possibly exposed to hantavirus under quarantine.

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The Andes virus is a type of hantavirus spread by rodents in South America.

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An increasing number of women have had multiple abortions, according to the Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

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The rise is believed to be linked largely to an increase in ADHD diagnoses among children and young people.

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Foreign students in Finland would lose their residence permits if they apply for basic social assistance, even once, under a bill the government sent to parliament as part of a broader push to tighten the country's study-based immigration…

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They are reported to have been on the same flight as a person infected with the virus, according to public health authority THL.

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Most parliamentary parties say they support allowing non-commercial surrogacy.

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The Nordic region's biggest private care company, Attendo, bought the addiction treatment firm from a state-subsidised foundation.

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"Just make sure that the doctor you choose is participating in the pilot study on freedom of choice in healthcare," the benefits agency says.

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A leading physician says a "prescription" of nature may replace medication in cases of mild depression and sleep problems.

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Here are the main takeaways from this week's budget wrangling.

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Prescription medicines are being sold illegally through messaging apps and social media.

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The government is to decide how to proceed once it starts hammering out the state budget on Tuesday, according to news agency STT.

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These drugs are used to treat depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder.

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The Hipp baby food importer says the incident does not concern products sold in Finland.

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The government has submitted a series of immigration-related measures to Parliament, including a citizenship test.

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It started as an April Fool's joke, but a staple Nordic dinner will soon be available as a lollipop flavour.

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The largest sales increase was seen in tofu and canned legume products.

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Finland's nuclear safety watchdog says there's no need to avoid wild mushrooms on account of lingering radioactivity.

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A new MOT investigation found that cancer survival rates in Finland lag behind those in other Nordic countries, particularly for several common cancers.

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More than 40 percent of dental care professionals say they have suspected child abuse in the course of their work.

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A Helsingin Sanomat column argues that people in Finland have lost faith in the welfare state's promise of equal access to social and healthcare services.

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After winning power in 2023, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo oversaw sweeping labour market and social security reforms. Markku Sippola argues the reforms have not only failed to create economic … Continued The post Finland’s “Orpo…

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The EU wants to know why the Finnish media publicises tax records every year.

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The state has failed in its efforts to reduce poverty and marginalisation, the Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health (Soste) says.

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Integrating into Finnish life is no walk in the park, but a regular Saturday morning workout is helping some immigrants bridge the gap.

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The non-profit has already opened an online, appointment-based crisis chat in English, while other forms of support are in the works.

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One eye cream contained high levels of potentially harmful bacteria.

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As part of the global push to bring schools online, new guidance from United Nations organizations aims to help make digital learning platforms secure and interoperable. The Charter for Public Digital Learning Platforms – prepared jointly…

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Finns rated their life satisfaction at an average of 7.8 on a scale of 1-10.

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A power blackout across the country would disrupt everyone's ability to communicate, including essential authorities.

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Mental health-based sickness leave benefits periods have become increasingly common in recent years, particularly among women, a Kela report says.

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The Finnish president says Trump's statements should be taken seriously.

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Seasonal allergy sufferers in Finland know spring is here.

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When Finnish language skills fall short, deportation is a risk, writes Helsingin Sanomat

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As waistlines expand, physical fitness in the country is steadily deteriorating, reports Helsingin Sanomat.

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The number of recipients has nearly halved in a decade.

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According to the annual youth survey, young people's satisfaction with their lives has dropped to a historic low.

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The illegal import of nicotine pouches is rising significantly, according to Finnish Customs.

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Sunday marks International Women's Day.