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Finnish parliament member Ville Skinnari, along with his Social Democratic Party colleagues Elisa Gebhard and Jani Kokko, held a significant meeting with representatives from the Israeli NGO, Breaking the Silence, at the Finnish Parliament. The group, composed of Israeli military veterans, is known for its advocacy on human rights issues related to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.

Starting January 2025, Finland will abolish the VAT threshold relief, historically aiding small businesses with an annual turnover of less than €30,000. Concurrently, Finnish businesses will gain the ability to capitalize on VAT exemptions in any EU country they operate in, according to new legislation proposed today by the government.

This summer, Helsinki's Teurastamo, a vibrant center of urban and food culture located in the Kalasatama district, promises an eclectic mix of events that blend artistic performances with communal gatherings. Once a slaughterhouse, this repurposed complex now hosts a myriad of local enterprises, including an ice cream factory, bakery, distillery, coffee roastery, art gallery, and various shops. At the heart of it all is a welcoming courtyard, open to all city dwellers, where a range of mostly free events will take place. Читать дальше...

In a recent meeting on May 16, 2024, the Finnish Medical Association's (FMA) council upheld its opposition to the legalization of euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide, reinforcing that physicians should not be compelled to perform procedures primarily intended to hasten a patient's death.

THE MOOTED export industry-based system of wage formation is likely to be watered down, reports YLE.

SHOP STEWARDS at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) have expressed their alarm about the ramifications of newly announced cost savings for the role of the research institute, reports Helsingin Sanomat.