r/Finland • • 49m ago

Graph correlates well with my general willingness to live during autumn

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r/Finland • • 2h ago

Buyer don’t retire a ToriDiili pack from posti locker

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Hi, do you have experience with buyer not picking up the pack I delivered? What will happen? Today is the last day that he can pick the pack (it’s been all week in the locker). I also sent a text to the guy just in case he missed the notification but he didn’t reply. What should I expect if the pack stay there and he doesn’t pick it? Will he be reimbursed and I get back my delivery, or Tori will still pay me? It’s not a big sum of money (35 euro) but I also spent 4 euro to buy the paper box from posti 😅, that would be annoying…


r/Finland • • 4h ago

Photographs of everyday life in Helsinki, Finland from the years 1949–1950

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Photographer: Hugo Sundström

Source: Helsinki City Museum


r/Finland • • 18h ago

Thinking About an Exchange Program to Finland

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hi! i’m a 16 year old from hong kong, and i’m thinking abt joining an exchange program to finland. i’ll be staying with a host family and studying at a local secondary school there for around 10 months. i’m fluent in english, so i hope communication will be easier.

is there anything i should know before choosing to stay at finland?

i’m concerned that i might find it boring there, since i’m a really talkative person. will i find it difficult to make friends? thanks in advance :’)


r/Finland • • 18h ago

Photography related; Tamron Lens update Helsinki

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Hi everyone,

As titled, I live in the capital region. I have a Tamron lens for Nikon F mount. Would anyone happen to own a Tamron Tap in console to help me update its firmware for Z mount compatibility? I could offer a beer or coffee, or a small borrow fee!


r/Finland • • 20h ago

Hallitus viimein sopuun bensapaketista – PS:n Mäkelä: Pääministerin kasvot täytyi pelastaa

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Good news everyone the Fuel support package has been settled! In true Finnish bureaucratic fashion it helps almost no average person, they removed the actual thing that would lower the price at the pumps and won't come into affect until next year.


r/Finland • • 21h ago

"Six hours is absurd" — Patients describe long night-time waits on Finland's A&E wards

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Based on the information Yle received from the wellbeing services counties, the situation regarding waiting times during the night appears to have remained almost unchanged for several years.

Yikes. Pray your stars are always aligned, and you won't need to visit it.


r/Finland • • 21h ago

Still looking for a place to stay in Tampere from November to June – happy to help a host family!

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Hi everyone!

I'm a 16-year-old German exchange student currently living in Tampere, and I'm still looking for a place to stay from early November until mid-June.

Unfortunately, I need to leave my current accommodation on October 25, so I'm trying to find a new place as soon as possible.

I'm also very open to staying with a local family! I'd be happy to help out with everyday tasks in exchange for accommodation, for example:

  • Babysitting
  • Dog sitting or taking care of other pets
  • Helping with household chores
  • Other small tasks around the house

I can also contribute financially and pay a reasonable amount towards accommodation, depending on the arrangement.

I don't necessarily need a place for the entire period. Even if you can only offer a room for a few weeks or a couple of months, that would already help me a lot!

I'm currently in Tampere, so I'm happy to meet in person and introduce myself. I'm flexible and open to different arrangements, whether it's a room with a family, a shared apartment, or another suitable option.

If you know anyone who might be able to help, or if you have a room available yourself, please send me a message. I'd really appreciate any leads or suggestions!

Thank you so much!


r/Finland • • 22h ago

I translated (in my opinion) the best song in Finnish Hip-hop: Gettomasa - Pelkuri (Coward)

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r/Finland • • 22h ago

Video: Helsinki, Finland on a sunny summer day in 1975

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r/Finland • • 23h ago

Tourism Any tips on how to actually make friends and meet locals?

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Moi! How is everyone doing?

I just arrived in Finland for the first time and I’ll be staying here for the next two months (around the Helsinki area). While I definitely want to check out some authentic Finnish spots, my main goal is to meet people and make some friends while I'm here.

I know Finns have a reputation for being a bit reserved at first, so I wanted to ask for your best advice on how to break the ice and socialize here. Are there specific social events, board game cafes, language exchanges, apps, or local hangouts where people are actually open to chatting with newcomers?


r/Finland • • 1d ago

Thinking of getting weight loss medicine

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Hi,

I have access to Terveystalo from my employer. I talked to terveystalo about weight loss and their doctor said you are eligible and you can make an appointment and we will start the weight loss program. I asked about the price and he said it starts from around 100 euros per month.

I want to ask others who have been on weight loss drugs. How much is it costing and how much did you need it? Also anything else I should be familiar with? I’m planning to get mounjaro which is more effective? Are injections better or tablets? I hate injections but I should be able to manage.


r/Finland • • 1d ago

Is it true that there are Swedish speaking areas where the locals don't know Finnish?

49 Upvotes

I heard that there are areas of Pohjanmaa that are very Swedish where the locals don't speak much finnish.

How do they work without knowing Finnish and go to shops, get healthcare etc without Finnish language skills?


r/Finland • • 1d ago

The day when medium-strength beer (up to 4.7% ABV) became legal to be sold in grocery stores across Finland for the first time Photo: Pekka Haraste (Born: Finland, 1946 - ). Suomi (Finland) - Helsinki, 2 January 1969

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189 Upvotes

r/Finland • • 1d ago

Serious What does this mean in Finnish, to people in Finland?

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My partner and I were going through her late father's old photos from an album she recently came into possession of. He was a Namibian diplomat in the 80s (before Namibia was a country) who traveled the world doing diplomacy and whatnot in the name of fighting the South African Apartheid government which them controlled Namibia. We've been able to identify the time and place and purpose of nearly all the other photos he's in, from Uzbekistan to the US to Norway to North Korea, but this one remains a mystery.

What about a blood orange? Sliced? What does it mean? Outspan who? Google is no help here so I appeal to the people of Finland to help us figure out what he was up to in this series of photos (that's not him in the photo, obviously; this is a rare one he took, instead of posed for).


r/Finland • • 1d ago

Are Black Friday (or Black Week) deals good? Planning to buy a new phone

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I’ve saved up for quite a while and I’m planning to replace my iPhone 12 since it’s slowing down badly to a new 17 pro. Although I want to get it on the cheapest time possible. If I were to buy one, when should I buy one?


r/Finland • • 1d ago

US President Remarks on Finland: Heavy metal and good governance

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The US president was quoted as saying
https://www.npr.org/2016/05/17/478409307/president-obama-is-familiar-with-finlands-heavy-metal-scene-are-you
""I do want to point out, that Finland has perhaps the most heavy metal bands in the world, per capita," he said, "and also ranks high on good governance. I don't know if there's any correlation there.""


r/Finland • • 1d ago

What do you honestly think about Estonians?

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r/Finland • • 1d ago

If you weren’t Finnish, what nationality would you like to be and why?

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r/Finland • • 1d ago

Are there bi-friendly girls coffee shop or bars in Helsinki?

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Moi, 31F. Just arrived in Finland. I’m looking for coffee shops or bars where I can also potentially meet fellow bi-girls. Kiitos☺️


r/Finland • • 1d ago

Gift from Finland

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Hello folks.

I’m going on a business trip and need to buy Finnish presents for partners.

Can you recommend a shop where I can purchase a ready set of something as a gift? Like a collection of dried berries, local treats. Something presentable and worthy.

I visited souvenir shops, nothing found there.


r/Finland • • 1d ago

Serious Kontio Motors

4 Upvotes

Can't really find any decent reviews or info about the company and product quality but their cruiser scooters seem quite common. Does anyone have any info about them or personal experience? would love to get a scooter from them but I first must know what I'm getting into and what longevity to expect.


r/Finland • • 1d ago

Serious Child support

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What are some of you paying monthly for child support?


r/Finland • • 2d ago

Finland's new baby box has 14 more items than last year

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r/Finland • • 2d ago

Pedestrians on Aleksanterinkatu street in central Helsinki. (1964)

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