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Finland to test emergency phone alerts twice in November
Nationwide tests are set for noon on 17 and 24 November. During the second test, compatible phones may sound an alarm even on silent.
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Finland’s poorest households face €80 monthly loss per adult
Finland’s public health institute estimates that tax and benefit changes will cut incomes by 8% for the lowest-income households and leave 102,000 more people on low incomes.
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Finland Permits Tesla’s Assisted Driving System on Public Roads
Traficom has recognised the Netherlands’ provisional type-approval for Tesla Assisted Driving, allowing the system to be offered in Finland. Drivers remain responsible, and the system’s speed margin is now capped at +10%.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Faces Probe Over Alleged Chinese Spy Links
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation after reports linked CEO Jensen Huang to a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. Huang has admitted infidelity, while the company says it has no evidence its secrets were compromised.
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Helsinki Introduces New 24-Hour Public Transport Fare Cap
Travelling around Helsinki could now cost less. HSL has introduced a 24-hour fare cap for contactless payments, allowing passengers to take multiple journeys without paying more than the equivalent day-ticket price.
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Finland Could Charge €30 a Year for Library Cards
Finland's Finance Ministry has proposed a €30 annual fee for adult library cards, raising concerns about the future of free libraries. Here's what could change and whether residents need to pay.
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Finland Plans Higher Income Requirements for Family Residence Permits
Finland is planning to raise the income requirements for family residence permits and review the amounts every year. Here's what the November 2026 proposal could mean for families applying to live together in Finland.
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Finland Offers 16 Singles Free Trips for Blind Dinner Dates
Looking for love and a free trip to Finland? Visit Finland is inviting 16 international singles to experience Finnish food and group blind dates in Helsinki or Tampere. Here's who can apply and how to enter before 10 November.
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Finland Plans Tougher Security Rules for Roads and Railways
Finland is preparing new rules to strengthen road and railway security, improve infrastructure planning and address potential risks involving foreign companies. The changes could take effect in spring 2027.
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Helsinki Says Kruunusillat Tram Services Will Begin on 7 November
The city’s 26 October announcement sets out an upcoming transport opening; passengers should check HSL for their journey.
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Floating Sauna Proposed for Tervasaari; Resident Meeting Set for 23 November
The proposal is at the planning stage; the City of Helsinki says a development reservation will be considered in 2027.
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Helsinki Biennial Announces 16 More Artists for 2027
The city’s 4 November announcement adds artists to the contemporary-art event scheduled for June–September 2027.
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