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Society Finland

12. February 2020

Finland’s Female Leaders Give Dads More Rights

Finland is almost doubling its paid paternity leave, in a drive to improve gender equality and give new dads the same amount of time off – nearly seven months – as new moms.

Society

Society Finland

9. January 2020

‘Housing First’ Gets Finland’s Homeless off the Streets Faster

Finland is the only country in the European Union to see a drop in homelessness, for one key reason: it applies the ‘Housing First’ concept, prioritizing shelter as a means to help the homeless get back on their feet.

Society

Society Finland

12. December 2019

Power Ladies Now Run Finland, Their Boss Is the Youngest in the World

Finland’s newest prime minister will also be the world’s youngest, with the leaders in her center-left coalition all female – four of whom are under 35 years old.

Society

Society Finland

22. November 2019

Alternatives to Animal Meat Could Come from Air, Methane – or a 3D Printer

With alternative proteins rising in demand, businesses are using science and revolutionary tech to provide wanting customers with meats made from plants, air, methane, or even volcanic springs.

Society

Society Finland

18. November 2019

Finns and Tourists Now Have an App to Ask: How Big Is My Carbon Footprint?

A service on the MyHelsinki website, Think Sustainably, is testing out a low-carbon ratings system to make it easier for locals in Finland’s capital city to choose eco-friendly places for food, shopping and entertainment.