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Immigration · FinlandThe company previously supplying prepaid payment cards to the Finnish Prison and Probation Service and the Finnish Immigration Service, known as PFS, has been placed into liquidation, causing disruptions in the management of funds normally allocated to card holders. The liquidation, which was ordered by a court on February 13, 2024, has prompted both government agencies to secure alternative suppliers and negotiate the return of unclaimed funds …See the Story
Liquidation of payment card provider affects Finnish immigration and prison services
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App · FinlandKela, Finland's social insurance institution, has launched a new publicly accessible online application that allows users to compare median prices of private healthcare services across the country. The app reveals that while the cost of certain services has significantly increased, there are substantial regional disparities in pricing.
According to the app's data, covering the period from 2018 to 2023, prices for various medical and dental servi…See the Story
Kela's new app reveals rising costs and regional price variations in private healthcare services
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Finland · FinlandUNIVERSITIES are divided over a proposal that would dramatically overhaul university entrance examinations in Finland, reports Helsingin Sanomat. The proposal would reduce the number of entrance examinations from roughly 120 to 9 and enable people to apply to several academic fields and universities through a single examination as soon as in the spring of 2025.See the Story
HS: University staff concerned over proposed entrance exam reform
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Business · FinlandBUSINESS and consumer confidence remained soft in Finland in April, reports STT. Statistics Finland on Monday reported that its consumer confidence indicator stood at -12.6 in April, representing a drop of 3.2 from March and 4.7 from April 2023. The long-term average for the indicator is -2.5.See the Story
Finnish business and consumer confidence was muted in April
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Finland · FinlandTHE DISTRICT COURT of Western Uusimaa on Tuesday found Aleksanteri Kivimäki, 26, guilty of a slew of offences linked to Vastaamo Psychotherapy Centre. Kivimäki was sentenced to six years and three months in prison for aggravated computer break-in, 9,231 counts of disseminating information violating personal privacy, 20,745 counts of attempted aggravated extortion and 20 counts of aggravated extortion.See the Story
Vastaamo hacker sentenced to six years, three months in prison
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Apple · FinlandApple is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its operating system with the anticipated release of iOS 18, according to leaked details from a Mashable report. The update promises extensive changes across various aspects of the iPhone, marking it as one of the most substantial software updates to date.
The integration of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features is a cornerstone of the new update, with enhancements planned for core apps …See the Story
iOS 18 set to transform iPhone user experience with major updates and AI enhancements
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Finland · FinlandLinnanmäki, Finland’s cherished amusement park, has officially opened its gates for the 2024 season, starting from 12:30 PM on April 30. The park welcomes visitors with new thrilling experiences and traditional fun, designed for families and friends to create joyful memories.
"After a long winter and a slight delay due to late snow, we are thrilled to open and offer unforgettable experiences from one generation to the next," said Pia Adlivankin,…See the Story
Linnanmäki Amusement Park swings into the 2024 season with exciting new attractions
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Finland · FinlandThe Finnish Innovation Index (FII) has named BeyondMeat, MeEat, and Oatly as the most innovative companies in Finland for the year 2024. This ranking, curated by Hanken School of Economics, showcases the companies that Finnish consumers consider as pioneers in innovation, particularly emphasizing those that have notably impacted society and the environment.See the Story
Finnish Innovation Index 2024 reveals top innovative companies
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