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Finland Might Introduce A 4 Day Work Week — With Only 6 Hours Per Day

Sanna Marin, the Prime Minister of Finland, has proposed the country begin adopting a flexible work schedule that included a four day work week with just six hours per day, via New Europe. Marin, 34, had previously made headlines this past December for being the youngest elected prime minister in the world. The proposal is […]

By Anna Harnes | 3y ago

Watch Finland Vs. Italy Stream Live: UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier Start Time, Preview, Group J Match

Italy are one of just three teams in the 2020 UEFA Euro qualifiers to have played five matches and won them all, according to UEFA.com, and they have a chance to hit 6-0 Sunday. But they face their biggest threat so far when they travel to Finland to take on the team that sits just […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Watch Finland Vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina Live Stream: UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier Start Time, Group J Match

The battle for UEFA Euro 2020 qualification in Group J comes down to a race for second place, with group leader Italy already appearing firmly ensconced in the top spot. But the contest for the Number 2 spot remains wide open, and a crucial game in that race pits fourth-place Republic of Finland against favored, […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Zoo Officials In Finland Explain Reason Behind ‘Buff’ Monkey’s Appearance

Earlier this month, a “buff” female monkey drew attention on social media for her appearance, which, as noted by publications such as News.com.au, made her look like she had been “[seriously] working out” in a similar fashion to an average human bodybuilder. However, officials from the Finnish zoo where the monkey is being kept in […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

Nikki Haley Comes Under Fire For Comments On Finland’s Healthcare

Nikki Haley, who was the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018, is facing heavy criticism for her comments on Finland’s healthcare. The dispute began when Haley responded to Bernie Sanders’ criticism of the high cost of childbirth in the United States — which Sanders blames on its “profit-driven” system — […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 4y ago

Pilots In Finland And Norway Report GPS Signals Being Lost, Some Believe Russia To Blame

Pilots in Finland and Norway taking part in NATO’s biggest military exercise in years, the Trident Juncture, have complained of their GPS signals being lost, according to Business Insider. Although the reason behind the disruptions in the GPS signals is not known yet, some observers say Russia might be responsible for it. Last month, NATO […]

By Mohit Priyadarshi | 4y ago

European Union May Be Eliminating Daylight Saving Time After Citizens Vote To Abolish It

The European Union is considering ending daylight saving time after a large-scale public survey showed a clear majority opinion that it should be abolished, reports CNN. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Friday that 80 percent of E.U. citizens, out of the 4.6 million people who took the survey, marked that they would like to […]

By Isabel Leah Cohen | 5y ago

Finland Sends Protest Messages To Trump And Putin Using Billboards, Banners, And Commemorative Beers

In anticipation of the Trump-Putin meeting set to take place tomorrow, June 15, Finland placed strategic billboards and banners with special messages for President Trump, detailed Newshub. At the arrivals terminal at the airport, there’s a giant billboard that reads, “Mr President, welcome to the land of free press.” This one could arguably apply to […]

By Mizuki Hisaka | 5y ago

List Of The Democrats’ Worst Fears For The Trump-Putin Meeting

In light of the indictments against 12 Russian military intelligence agency officials, top Democrats have penned an urgent letter to Trump, warning him of potential pitfalls. The Russians have been accused of hacking into emails and DNC computer networks, in a bid to work against Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Here are the Democrats’ worst fears […]

By Mizuki Hisaka | 5y ago

Sex With A 10-Year-Old Is Not Rape, Says Finland Court

Finland’s Supreme Court has ruled that sex with a 10-year-old is not rape, instead allowing the perpetrator to serve only a few years for sexual battery rather than the much harsher sentence that prosecutors wanted, The Daily Star is reporting. Back in 2016, Juusuf Muhamed Abbudin began making contact with the young victim at an […]

By Aaron Homer | 5y ago

Watch Finland Vs Malta Live Streaming Online, TV Channel, Schedule, & Kick-Off Time

Turkey’s Gloria Sports Arena will host the Monday’s international friendly between Finland and Malta. Fans can watch Finland vs. Malta online through the link provided below. After their defeat to Luxumberg, Malta will be under pressure to get a positive result at the Gloria Sports Arena in Belek, reports the Times of Malta. Finland has […]

By Pradeep Nepal | 5y ago

Hawaii To Provide Minimum Income? First State Rumored To Be Considering Fixed Basic Income For Every Resident

Hawaii is rumored to be considering a minimum income for every one of its millions of residents. According to Hawaii News Now, the 50th state in the U.S. recently passed a bill that creates a work group to study whether a minimum income would help to offset the growing problem of technology eliminating jobs. News […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 6y ago

Daredevil Passengers Take Finnair Flight 666 To HEL On Friday The 13th

Finnair flight AY666 to HEL took off from Copenhagen today on Friday the 13th. HEL is the airport baggage code for Helsinki in Finland, the destination of the portentous flight that many consider the world’s most terrifying. But, according to the Finnair officials, flight 666 to HEL on Friday the 13th did not have any […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 6y ago

Free Money: Finland Becomes First Major Country To Test Universal Basic Income

Beginning on January 1, free money is being given away to a select group of citizens in Finland. In the world’s first national trial of universal basic income, Finland aims to prove that this program will reduce poverty, encourage innovation, and stimulate the economy. The experiment will include 2,000 randomly selected, unemployed citizens who will […]

By Sarah Runge | 6y ago

Norway Plans To Gift Finland A Mountain To Celebrate 100 Years Of Finnish Independence

Talk about being a good neighbor. To celebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary of independence from Russia, Norway is considering shifting its border to give Finland a mountain peak as a gift, according to the Independent. While not completely unprecedented in the history of nations, the gift — if and when it comes to fruition — would […]

By Mohit Priyadarshi | 7y ago

Home Invasion: Finnish Homeowner To Be Jailed For Protecting His Home From Intruders, Ordered To Pay Damages

A man’s home is his castle — right? It turns out that old adage doesn’t hold true in Finland. A Finnish homeowner just received a stiffer sentence than the thieves he was fighting off after an attempted home invasion. It has taken the Finnish court a while to deliberate over the case, but said homeowner […]

By Anne Sewell | 7y ago

Barack Obama, Finland, And Heavy Metal: U.S. President’s Shout-Out To Heavy Metal At State Dinner Goes Viral

Barack Obama is hip to the heavy metal scene in Finland and he let an audience of Scandinavian leaders know it during a speech at the White House just last week. Leaders from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden had come together for an official state dinner and summit when the president made the remarks. […]

By Anya Wassenberg | 7y ago

Burger King Opens Its First Spa in Finland With Sauna, Swedish Massage And More [Video]

While its main competitor experiments with new burgers, Burger King has stepped things up by opening a full-service spa in Finland. Fast food fans can now shed their clothing in the sauna while tucking into their favorite Whopper meal. As the Inquisitr recently reported, McDonald’s is currently experimenting with new burger offerings to try and […]

By Anne Sewell | 7y ago

Where To See The Northern Lights And Check It Off Your Bucket List

Shimmery and magical, the dance of the Northern Lights are a spectacular sight that is on many bucket lists. Viewing the Aurora Borealis is both a jaw-dropping and mystical experience. So, when and where do you go to see the Northern Lights? Seen at the magnetic poles, the Northern Lights are created by electrically charged […]

By Georgia Makitalo | 7y ago

Finnish Broadcaster Mocked After Launch Of Bizarre Ad Showing Women How To ‘Avoid Rape’ [Videos]

Finland’s national broadcaster is being mocked online after launching a bizarre advert, said to show women how to avoid rape using what appear to be superpowers. If the advert is to be believed, merely holding up your hand to the man and saying “no” will do the trick. If this doesn’t work, the woman should […]

By Anne Sewell | 7y ago

Sweden Prepares Troops For World War 3 — Could It Happen Sooner Than We Thought?

Sweden, a country which has not officially been at war in over 200 years, could uncharacteristically be preparing for the war which even Einstein has said will be the worst war known to humankind, “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks […]

By Christopher Brown | 7y ago

Finland’s Startling Strategy To End Poverty: Give Away $1,200 Per Month To Each Of Its Citizens

Finland has come up with a solution to end poverty and decrease unemployment rates. The concept called “national basic income” is assigned to replace social welfare benefits packages and pay its citizens 800 euros ($1,187) each month instead. According to the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela), the proposal was made with the intention of simplifying […]

By Val Powell | 7y ago

Finland Plans To Raise Taxes On The Wealthy To Cover Refugee Costs

On Thursday, the center-right government in Finland proposed a plan to increase taxes on capital gains, as well as on those who have higher incomes. Finland’s finance minister said that the money would help cover the costs of migrants that are coming into Finland. Finland’s finance minister, Alexander Stubb, said that the highest bracket of […]

By NathanVi | 8y ago

Santa Claus Declares Bankruptcy Over Finnish Tax Bill

Sorry kids, but you’ll be upset to hear that Santa Claus has gone bust. This isn’t the Grinch speaking either, as Santa’s official office in Lapland, Finland declared itself bankrupt Thursday over an unpaid tax bill of 200,000 euros ($228,000). Santa’s Office is part of a theme park up in the Arctic Circle called Santa […]

By Anne Sewell | 8y ago

Russian Fighter Jet Comes Within 10 Feet Of U.S. Plane Over Black Sea

In the latest of a long list of close encounters, a Russian fighter reportedly barely missed a large U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea in international airspace on May 30. Military officials broke the news about the incident on Thursday. ABC News reports that there were two intercepts involving Russian Sukhoi Su-27 […]

By Justin Streight | 8y ago

Suspected Submarine Fired On By Finnish Navy Off Helsinki

Authorities in Finland have reported that the country’s navy fired depth charges at a suspected submarine located in the waters off Helsinki, after they failed to identify the suspicious vessel. The unusual incident began on April 27, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, and was prompted when the navy detected an underwater object around midday […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 8y ago

Finland Schools Ditch ‘Subjects’ – Topics Will Be Discussed Instead, Creating Citizens That Are Professionally Ready, Not Just Academically Smart

Students in Finland won’t have to study subjects. Soon, their classrooms would resemble conferences where “topics” are discussed. The education system is Finland is about to undergo a radical and fundamental change, despite enjoying the distinction of being one of the best in the world. The education department has decided to scrap the eons-old method […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Finland Speeding Ticket: Millionaire Hit With $57,000 Fine For 15 MPH Violation

A millionaire from Finland was recently hit with a $57,000 fine for speeding, having been caught going just 15 mph over the legal limit. Reima Kuisla was stopped by police after driving 65 in a 50 mph zone, according to the Daily Mail. In the United States, his speeding ticket would amount to just a […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 8y ago

The Real Reason Finland Won’t Mess With The United States [Photos]

The United States and Finland have pleasant relations, healthy tourism, and strong trade relations. Since 1954, the U.S. has maintained an embassy in Helsinki, with Americans frequenting the country for travel. However, could there be a hidden force keeping America and Finland closely tied? Could there be something, or someone, ensuring our Finnish relations remain […]

By Tara West | 8y ago

Same-Sex Marriage Approval Leads To 7,800 Church Resignations In One Day

Same-sex marriage has been approved by the Finnish Parliament by a vote of 105-92, prompting a widespread departure from the state-backed Lutheran Church. “Finland should strive to become a society where discrimination does not exist, human rights are respected and two adults can marry regardless of their sexual orientation,” said Alexander Stubb, the country’s prime […]

By Aric Mitchell | 8y ago

Homosexual Marries In Finland [Video]

It’s so nice to hear positive changes going on in the world.

By Niel | 8y ago

Helsinki Airport to Feature World’s First Real Time Passenger Tracking System

Whether you call it an amazing technological breakthrough or the dawn of an Orwellian age depends on your point of view, but The London Telegraph informs us that Helsinki Airport will be the first airport in the world to feature a real time passenger tracking system. All mobile phones logged into the airport’s network will […]

By Mathew Turner | 9y ago

No Human Right To Gay Marriage, European Court Rules

Gay marriage is not recognized in Finland, and it appears to be staying that way at least for now. The European Court of Human Rights has declined to issue a ruling that, as a practical matter, would have imposed same-sex marriage on that country and perhaps by precedent other countries in the euro zone. According […]

By Robert Jonathan | 9y ago

The Pirate Bay Founder Joins Finland’s Pirate Party In Bid For European Parliament

The zany mind behind The Pirate Bay, which happens to be the most censored website in Web history, has just gone political. Meet 35-year-old Peter Sunde, a real-life Web pirate who aspires to represent all his Finnish peers in the European Union. He will be running in this year’s elections as a candidate for Finland’s […]

By Vivek Saxena | 9y ago

Plane Crash: Two Devastating Accidents In Mexico, Finland on Easter Day

A plane crash is a devastating enough event all by itself, but when two severe plane crashes occur on Easter on two different continents, the devastation reaches significantly worse levels. One plane crash in Helsinki, Finland killed eight parachutists, while a second plane crash on the same day in northern Mexico killed eight more passengers. […]

By Chad Buleen | 9y ago

Finland Postage Stamps To Feature Erotic Gay Images By Artist Tom Of Finland

Finland, a European country where gay marriage is not yet legal, will become the first country to issue postage stamps featuring strong gay imagery on its postage stamps, when the country commemorates one of its best-known 20th-century artists with a sheet of three postage stamps later this year. The stamps commemorate the artwork of gay […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 9y ago

Wrecking Ball Of U.S. Sanctions Could Leave Miley Cyrus Concert In Ruins

A wrecking ball of United States economic sanctions could leave a major stop on the Miley Cyrus world tour in ruins. Other performers, including Justin Timberlake, Elton John and Aerosmith are also looking at cancelled shows at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. Unless, of course, Russian President Vladimir Putin reverses course and gives Crimea back […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 9y ago

Royal Baby Condoms: Kate Middleton’s Baby Gift From Finland

Royal baby condoms might be gag gift, or it might be straight-up trolling from the Finnish government. Either way, that’s what they chose to send Kate Middleton on the eve of the Royal Baby’s birth as a present. The strange “gift basket” from Finland’s social security service Kela contains a snowsuit for the baby, […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

Cardboard Boxes Help Babies and Families in Finland

Most new parents gain an enormous amount of newborn gifts when they bring their little one home, it’s almost as if you’re about to open your very own shop. In the wide assortment you collect you have everything from changing mats to feeding bottles to toys and clothes, however most parents wouldn’t be given a […]

By Emma Flint | 10y ago

‘Miracle On Ice’ Jersey Sells At Auction

The “Miracle on Ice” jersey worn by Mike Eruzione in Team USA’s stunning upset victory against the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics has sold, The Associated Press reported on Saturday, February 23. The jersey, part of a memorabilia collection owned by the 58-year-old Eruzione, fetched $657,250. Other items, including Eruzione’s game stick that […]

By Aric Mitchell | 10y ago

Four In A Row Trick Shot [Video]

At 0:08 three guys are stretching on the floor. One of them disappears on 0:13… What do you think, fake or not?

By Niel | 10y ago

New Angry Birds Soda Is Number One In Finland

The new Angry Birds soda is warming hearts all over Finland. The Fins are so beak over claws for the icy drink that it is outselling both Coke and Pepsi in the country. This high carbonated fact comes from the annual Slush conference taking place in Helsinki this week. Peter Vesterbacka, the CMO for Rovio, […]

By Michele Archer | 11y ago

Nokia Headquarters Could Go Up For Sale, Fetch $260 Million

Nokia used to lead the cellular market with billions of dollars in sales; now the famed mobile phone maker is thinking of selling its Espoo, Finland world headquarters. The sale, which would help Nokia dispose of “non-core assets,” could fetch upwards of $260 million to $388 million. According to a Nokia spokeswoman, the company is […]

By James Johnson | 11y ago

World Record Achieved At Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships [Video]

With Nokia recently closing down its final manufacturing plant in Finland, it was only a matter of time before people in the area decided to vent their frustrations. That venting came in the form of a new world record at the Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships. The recycling awareness event was started several years ago […]

By James Johnson | 11y ago

Nokia Finalizes Plan To Close Last Production Facility In Finland

Nokia is struggling to keep up in an ever-changing mobile landscape and on Friday the company announced plans to officially close its only remaining product facility in Finland. The plants closure is part of Nokia’s expanded attempts to enact cost-cutting measures and the planet was officially announced for closure after Nokia representative successfully navigated the […]

By James Johnson | 11y ago

A new Google mega data center coming to Finland

There are two places where you will find just about every major tech company like Facebook, Microsoft and Google are building data centers. In the US they are being built close to major hydro-electric dams as this gives them a cheap source of electricity, as well as the land prices being cheaper. The other place […]

By Steven Hodson | 13y ago

In Finland Cats Are Partial To Saunas

Far be it from me to judge other cultures, but I don’t recall ever seeing cats in a sauna before. These cats though seem to be enjoying themselves. And yes, the chap in the video does say “In Finland we are bath in sauna with cats.”

By Duncan Riley | 13y ago

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