Society

Finland turns clocks back on Sunday as winter time begins

Society The New Finland -
Residents across Finland will gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as the country shifts to standard time, aligning with a synchronized European Union change.

Finland to support new parents with bigger baby box, higher maternity grant

Children The New Finland -
As Finland raises its universal maternity grant, the historic baby box is growing larger for the first time in years to offer new parents expanded support.
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Jumbo library: A new public library inside a major shopping centre

Society The New Finland -
Shopping centre libraries represent a growing urban trend in Finland, bringing public cultural institutions directly into high-footfall commercial spaces to improve daily accessibility for commuters and shoppers.

Finns Party Leaders Refuse to Leave Bus in Helsinki Suburb, Spark Outrage

Politics The New Finland -
Members of the anti-immigration Finns Party faced widespread online ridicule after citing unfounded security fears to avoid stepping off their tour bus at a diverse local shopping centre.

How a Simple Checkout Mistake Could Land You in Trouble at Finnish Supermarkets

Market The New Finland -
A technical quirk with combined loyalty and payment cards is causing shoppers to unintentionally steal groceries, prompting unnecessary police investigations.

Helsinki Population Crosses 700,000, 21% Have Foreign Mother Tongue

Society The New Finland -
The Finnish capital is experiencing its fastest growth in years, driven largely by foreign-born residents.

‘World’s Oldest Cat’ Dies in Finland at Age 32

Pets The New Finland -
The owner expressed deep sadness but emphasized that he had lived a happy and safe life. She described him as humorous and romantic, noting that he even had a girlfriend and a wife at the same time.

Nine Hours of Tension: How the Garden Helsinki Project Tested the Finnish Government

Politics The New Finland -
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his cabinet retained parliamentary backing after an emergency session scrutinized a rescinded 35 million euro state subsidy linked to political donors.
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