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World Happiness Report
Ranked: 10 Happiest And 10 Saddest Countries In The World
Forbes - Laura Begley Bloom
The latest World Happiness Report was recently released, and while there’s good news for places like Finland (which ranked at the top of the list for the second year in a row), it’s a sad state of affairs
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27 photos that show what makes Finland the happiest country in the world
INSIDER - Meredith Cash
For the second year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest nation in the world. The Nordic country came first in the 2019 World Happiness …
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Finnish nationalists defend campaign video after man threatens foreign minister
Reuters Canada - by Anne Kaurane
HELSINKI (Reuters) - The head of the nationalist Finns Party said on Monday that a campaign video showing a monster threatening a politician was not an incitement to violence, following an attempted attack
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World Happiness Report
This Is 2019’s Happiest Country in the World
VOGUE.COM - Elise Taylor
What’s the happiest place on earth? The answer isn’t Disney World, but rather, Finland, according to the U.N’s World Happiness Report. It’s the second time in a row that the Nordic country has come out
The Arctic
Party preference a major factor in Finnish elections
rcinet.ca - Yle News
Studies indicate that the importance of party affiliation in voter behaviour has been on the rise since the turn of the century. In parliamentary …
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No-deal Brexit would be an immediate blow to Finland, says Satonen
helsinkitimes.fi
If the deal is accepted, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union on 22 May, one day before the elections to the European Parliament. If the …
Asylum Seekers
Migri spending drops 22% as fewer asylum seekers arrive
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The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) says that its expenditures dipped significantly last year, partly due to a smaller number of arriving asylum …
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'Threatening man' apprehended after approaching Finnish foreign affairs minister at rally
Euronews - Rachael Kennedy
A man wearing a t-shirt of an anti-immigration group was apprehended in rural Finland on Sunday after displaying "aggressive and threatening" behaviour toward the country's foreign minister, Timo Soini,
Roberto Mancini
Italy boss Mancini wary of 'dangerous' Liechtenstein ahead of Euro Qualifying clash
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Soccer height="148"> Soccer Italy Italy v Liechtenstein Liechtenstein EC Qualification R. Mancini Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has warned his players not …
Hot-button issues and a crowded political marketplace
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Nine politicians locked horns in the Yle News election debate on Monday, with topics from climate change, through ethics in politics to labour market …
Police: Attempted attack on Finnish foreign minister was not premeditated
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On Sunday, security personnel quickly moved to subdue a man wearing clothing adorned with the logo of anti-immigrant group Soldiers of Odin, who …
Canadian Football League
CFL Combine 2019 - How well did European players test?
americanfootballinternational.com - By AFI on 03/25/2019
Asnell Robo from France was the fastest European player For the first time ever, 18 players from five different countries outside North America took …
Phone scammers steal 5 million euros from victims in Finland
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According to police, more than 100 people in Finland have fallen victim to international phone scams, with an estimated loss of over five million …
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Heiko Maas
No-deal Brexit would create problems nobody desires: Germany's Maas
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FILE PHOTO: Germany's Minister of Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas attends a news conference with Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini, Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallstrom and
Foreign Policy
HS: Man tried to punch Minister for Foreign Affairs Soini in Vantaa
helsinkitimes.fi - www.helsinkitimes.fi
The confrontation escalated into a tussle after the man was prevented by the police officers on site from approaching the minister – apparently with …
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Museums
10 Museums to Visit in Finland
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Finland’s contemporary art scene embraces everything from experimental artist-run initiatives and commercial galleries to flagship art institutions. …
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Makwan Amirkhani vs. Chris Fishgold booked for UFC on ESPN+ 10 in Stockholm
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UFC on ESPN+ 10 has its second official fight with the addition of Makwan Amirkhani vs. Chris Fishgold. The promotion on Monday announced the …
Helsinki
Police probe attack on foreign-background election candidate in Helsinki
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Helsinki police said on Monday that they are investigating an attack on a foreign-background election candidate in the capital.Suldaan Said Ahmed, …
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Health officials worried by reversal of HIV trend
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Within about half a year, four young intravenous drug users in the Helsinki region have been diagnosed with HIV infections contracted in Finland. …
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Happiness
What the world's happiest country can teach Americans
NBC News - By Nicole Spector
Finland has a strong social safety net and longstanding traditions and distinct styles of living that foster and promote joy — even in bad weather. John Adams wrote that our “the form of government which
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Opinion (UK)
To look on the bright side of life, Britain should copy Finland
The Guardian - Rachel Kelly
I have found that while thinking often makes me sad, doing rarely does How can we be more Finnish? Last week, the World Happiness Report found that the Finns are officially the world’s happiest people
Reuters
Finnish minister threatened at rally, escapes unhurt
Reuters - by Terje Solsvik in Oslo and Tarmo Virki in Tallinn
(Reuters) - A man wearing the logo of a right-wing anti-immigration group threatened Finland’s foreign minister at an election rally on Sunday, but was quickly restrained. A man is detained after trying
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26 Pictures From Finland That Prove Why It's The Happiest Country In The World
scoopwhoop.com - Dessidre Fleming
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, the second time in a row. Coincidence? Don't think so. Why? Because, aside from the fact …
Bucket Lists
10 Most Instagrammable Places in Finland
visitfinland.com - www.visitfinland.com
There is a reason why Finland is on everyone’s lips right now. From beautiful national parks to cute wooden villages and unexpected hidden gems, …
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Italy
Kean 'devastating' for Italy in Finland win - Mancini
Goal
Comments() The Italy coach praises Moise Kean after his goal against Finland.
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Italy
Italy 2 Finland 0: Young stars Kean and Barella inspire victory
thehindu.com - Patric Ridge
Italy started its Euro 2020 qualification campaign in style as Nicolo Barella and Moise Kean scored their first international goals in a 2-0 victory …
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Finland is giving away free summer holidays
fashionjournal.com.au - Veronica Stanford
Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for a second year running. But instead of keeping its secret to the good life quiet, the country …
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Finland Offering People Free Summer Vacations To Learn How To Be Happy By Locals
unilad.co.uk - Francesca Donovan
Finland, the happiest country in the world, is trying to export its happiness by offering people free summer vacations. The tourist board is trying to …
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Northern Lights
This private igloo is the closest you can get to the Northern Lights
AOL - Phoebe Zaslav
This resort features transparent igloos tucked in the snow, making it one of the most magical places to experience the Northern Lights. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a family-run hotel in Finnish Lapland