The center-right government, led by Prime Minister Juha Sipila, tried and failed to make significant changes to the country’s health care system.
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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.”
Finland’s Basic Income Trial Boosts Happiness, but Not Employment
The unconditional cash did not spur unemployed recipients to work more to supplement their earnings as hoped, researchers said in initial findings.
Finland Dispatch: It’s Cold, Dark and Lacks Parking. But Is This Finnish Town the World’s Happiest?
Polling suggests that Kauniainen, a small suburb of the Finnish capital, is the most satisfied town in the world’s happiest country. The secret may be the wealth of state-funded services.
Finnish Lawmaker Accused of Claiming Sauna as His 2nd Home
The police are investigating whether Ville Vahamaki cheated Parliament out of 13,000 euros after claiming allowances for a second home that turned out to be a Helsinki sauna.
Trump Says California Can Learn From Finland on Fires. Is He Right?
Like his earlier comments about California’s forest management, President Trump’s remarks about how Finland prepares for wildfires were somewhat misleading.