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Intercontinental partnership stressed for advancement of women, peace and security
				Speakers at a discussion in Helsinki on Tuesday underscored the need for fostering partnerships across continents for advancement of women, peace and security.  The…					
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Van containing gas cylinders explodes in Helsinki, 2 wounded
				Two persons were injured when a van exploded at Mellunkylä area in Helsinki early Monday night, police said in a press release.  The explosion occurred at about…					
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Customs detects dangerous substance in seized narcotic tablets
				Finnish Customs detained narcotic tablets in Helsinki that contained a previously unclassified extremely dangerous substance, said Customs in a press release on Monday.…					
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3 killed in road mishaps in Virrat, Enontekiö
				Three people were killed in two separate road accidents in Virrat and Enontekiö on Saturday, police said.  The first accident took place at about 4:40 a.m. when a…					
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Number of crimes rises in Finland in Jan-Sep
				A total of 408,900 offences against the Criminal Code were recorded by the police, customs and border guard in Finland in January to September 2025, according to…					
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Finns see record highest life expectancy last year
				The life expectancy of newborn boys was 79.6 years and that of girls 84.8 years in Finland in 2024, according to Statistics Finland.  The figures are the highest in the…					
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Govt survives motion of no-confidence over high unemployment rate
				The four-party alliance right-wing government led by Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP) on Friday survived a no-confidence motion brought against it in…					
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2 ruling parties MPs suspended from parliamentary groups
				Two major parties of the four-party alliance government on Thursday suspended two lawmakers from parliamentary groups of the respective parties for casting votes against…					
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Finnish FM fined in Georgia for joining opposition rally
				The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs fined Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen about 1,500 euros (5000 Georgian lari-GEL) for participating in a rally organised…					
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2 men gunned down in Helsinki, Porvoo, suspects held
				Two persons were killed in separate incidents of shootings in Helsinki and Porvoo early Wednesday, police said.  In Helsinki, the murder took place when a man came under…					
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