Unlike their neighbors, the Finns never stopped stockpiling after the Cold War. Now Finland sits on an enviable supply of medical and survival gear in the Covid-19 era.
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Smile? The Results From the 2020 World Happiness Report Are In
The Finns, known for downplaying their emotions, are the happiest people in the world. Do they have something to teach us about how to respond to the pandemic?
Finland Plans to Give All New Parents the Same Leave
The new reforms will give the same amount of leave to both parents, regardless of their gender, a move the government said promotes gender equality and inclusivity.
Estonia Apologizes After Minister Calls Finland’s Leader a ‘Sales Girl’
Mart Helme, the Estonian interior minister, insulted Prime Minister Sanna Marin and claimed that Finland was led by “Reds” bent on destroying the country.
Sanna Marin of Finland to Become World’s Youngest Prime Minister
At 34, Ms. Marin will head a coalition made up of five parties, in a government led by women.
Who Is Sanna Marin, Finland’s 34-Year-Old Prime Minister?
Ms. Marin took office on Tuesday, becoming the youngest head of government in the world. She leads a coalition headed entirely by women.
HELSINKI DISPATCH: Finland’s Hobbyhorse Girls, Once a Secret Society, Now Prance in Public
For years, a subculture of teenage hobbyhorse enthusiasts flourished under the radar. Now the craze is a national export, and a celebration of girlhood.
The Finns Party Campaigned Against Climate Action. It Came in 2nd.
Although the populist party is unlikely to be part of a new government, it may now have more political influence in Finland.
Finland Government Resigns After Overhauls Fall Through
The center-right government, led by Prime Minister Juha Sipila, tried and failed to make significant changes to the country’s health care system.
Finnish Volunteers ‘Very Likely’ Participated in Killing of Jews in World War II
A report commissioned by Finland’s government found that volunteers in Nazi Germany’s Waffen-SS “very likely took part in the killing of Jews, other civilians and prisoners of war.”