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Finland: A Retirement Haven with a Twist

November 26, 2025

Finland, often hailed as the world's happiest country, is also a top contender for retirees seeking a balanced life. The country's emphasis on wellbeing, equality, and simplicity makes it an attractive destination for those looking to enjoy their golden years in a peaceful, safe environment. One of

lifestyle

Finland's Baby Boom Dilemma: Why Are Fewer Families Having Kids?

October 27, 2025

Finland, known for its family-friendly policies, is facing a puzzling trend: fewer families are having children. This shift is not unique to Finland; it's a global phenomenon. Many young people are choosing to delay or forgo having children altogether. One key factor is the changing priorities of y

business

Ubisoft's Big Changes: What's Happening with the Gaming Giant?

October 24, 2025

Ubisoft is making some serious changes. Two of its studios, Massive Entertainment and RedLynx, are going through big shifts. Massive, known for games like The Division and upcoming titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, is offering some employees a chance to leave voluntaril

finance

MuniFin's Bold Financial Strategy: Early Note Redemption Explained

October 22, 2025

Municipality Finance Plc has made a surprising decision to pay back some of its debt earlier than expected. They plan to redeem EUR 20 million in notes by November 5, 2025. These notes have been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, but MuniFin has requested to delist them. So, what's the big idea

science

The Galaxy Party in the Sky

June 13, 2025

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has delivered a stunning snapshot of the universe, packed with thousands of galaxies. This image is not just a pretty picture. It holds a treasure trove of information about the universe's history. The COSMOS-Web team, led by Dr. Ghassem Gozaliasl from the Unive

health

From Labs to Locker Rooms: Spotting Steroid Use in Patients

May 1, 2025

The world of sports has seen a big push to catch athletes using performance-enhancing drugs. This has led to the creation of the Athlete Biological Passport. It is a system that tracks specific biological markers over time to spot any unusual changes. This can indicate the use of banned substances

politics

Defending Undersea Cables: Finland's Call to NATO and EU

November 20, 2024

Finland has expressed serious concerns about the vulnerability of undersea internet cables connecting Europe. Following an incident where a cable connecting Santahamina, near Helsinki, to Rostock, Germany, was damaged, Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen emphasized the need for greater protection from p

politics

Poland Asks US to Let It Shoot Down Russian Missiles Over Ukraine

November 2, 2024

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski recently proposed that Poland should be allowed to shoot down Russian missiles heading towards Ukraine. He believes this is necessary to protect Polish airspace and citizens from potential harm. Two US representatives, Joe Wilson and Steve Cohen, have writte

sports

Esa Lindell helps resurrect Jokerit club after Ukraine invasion fallout

October 31, 2024

In a remarkable turn of events, Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell is playing a crucial role in reviving his hometown hockey team, Jokerit, after years of uncertainty. This journey began when Lindell visited Helsinki for the NHL Global Series and dropped the puck at Jokerit’s game, noticing signifi

politics

Russia's Secret Warfare: More Than Meets the Eye

October 18, 2024

This summer has been eventful. An attempted arson on a bus in Prague was stopped, and a man blew himself up with a homemade bomb at a hotel near Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport. Antisemitic graffiti appeared in Paris, and plots to disrupt the Olympic Games were foiled. In May, fires erupted at a sh