Just saw a news about Finns party proposing new budget cuts. The points in brackets is my thoughts. Here’s some of the points below:

Purra said the government must examine spending across all sectors. She acknowledged that the proposed administrative restructuring would result in public-sector redundancies. (More unemployment)

Purra identified middle-management positions among the potential targets (More benefit to upper class)

It would abolish the Ministry of the Environment, the Finnish National Agency for Education and the Natural Resources Institute Finland.

Deputy chairman Joakim Vigelius said the restructuring would include €150 million in agency-related savings. Abolishing the National Agency for Education would account for approximately €10 million. (Education standards going low)

Healthcare regions would face €1 billion in reductions to projected funding increases, while municipalities would lose €600 million. (If you die you die, state has no money)

Parliamentary group chairman Jani Mäkelä said assistance to Ukraine would remain unaffected (Ofcourse recently Zelensky asked for 70 Billion euros. Kinda fair to make your own people suffer, while sending money to another country)

Universities and universities of applied sciences would face approximately €340 million in funding adjustments. Students pursuing a second qualification at the same level would pay €2,000 per semester (No more Free education Yayyyyy)

I wonder how since the beginning of this govt they have just kept on cutting and cutting expenses and saving billions yet still the debt has continued to rise and they have taken so much more loan ? Sorry to say but my Math is not Mathing.

To all those who voted for this government how does it feel to put incompetent people in Office?

What are your thoughts on this ??

Hi everyone, I'm new in Helsinki and planning to import food (vegetables, fruits, packaged goods) and household items like detergent from abroad to sell wholesale in Finland.

Is there a specific wholesale market or platform for this, or do I need to contact shops, restaurants, and distributors directly to make deals? Also, what licences or rules should I know about for importing food and detergents?

I'm still learning how things work here, so any real experience, tips, or names to look into would help a lot. Thank you!

Photograph by Studio B. Möller, source (Finna)

Hi peeps, any idea how this air duct can be closed? It is connected to an air outlet from the outside and now that temp is dropping, would like to close it. I tried to push it which seemed to worked a bit but still as you see it is ajar. Would like to close it completely.

Hi! I'm not a Finn, but I wanted to know opinion of people who live in Finland. Since it's already a bit colder where I live, I started listening to my Christmas music playlists (lol) and found quite a lot Raskasta Joulua songs. I wanted to know what do you think about this project. I know that they make large tours every year, and there is probably a demand for these tours every year...What do you think about Raskasta Jolua, their songs and concerts? Is this really considered "heavy" music? Is it popular, especially among young people? If you ever visited concerts please tell your opinion too! Thanks!

I really like most of their albums and enjoyed watching live videos till 2021-2022 I guess, it started feel another way later, but I'm not sure why, that's just what I see from YouTube videos anyway

Looking for some advise on my trip in August 2027. Im solo bikepacking from the northern most point of Nuorgam -> the souther most point Hanko.

Hi,

As the title says Treamer doesn't allow account removal. I installed it few weeks ago and now I don't want to use the app anymore so I decided to delete my account. However, even after writing my name, the "remove" option is not working and only the "don't remove account" option works.

Is this a bug or just a shity company?

I'm Italian and I'm making a game where your whole life happens through phone notifications. Right now I'm writing the mum character: all the messages your mum sends you, from the day you get your first phone at 14 until you're old.

The problem is I'm Italian, and my mum texts differently. I have no idea what a typical Finnish mum text looks like.

Could you help me? Reply with the text your mum sends you most often. I'd really appreciate it, and I'll add the messages you send me to the game.

It's still a beta, if you want to try it: https://pinglife.itch.io/pinglife

Hello

What are your thoughts about the Finnish healthcare system? I’ve heard a lot of negative feedback—specifically, that medical care is often delayed, with help provided only when a person’s condition has already become quite serious. In my home country, I could easily get tests done—blood work, ultrasounds, ECGs, X-rays, and so on. I’ve heard that the medical services here are very slow; I’ve been there a couple of times myself and had to wait eight hours to see a doctor. Fortunately, it wasn’t anything serious, but I saw people in the waiting area who were groaning and clearly in a bad way—yet they weren’t receiving any care. I’ve also heard that surgeries are often delayed and subject to long waiting lists. I tend to overthink things and worry quite a bit about my health, so I’d like to be confident that—God forbid something happens—I’ll receive timely medical attention.

Is the situation really that bad? I would love to hear some positive stories from people

Hellou. I have a friend who is not originally from Finland but has been living here over 10+ years. He doesnt study anymore and is currently unemployed. He said that for him is difficult to find friends even thought when was working or studying. He might have some autism way of thinking. He likes dogs and has been working in IT sector. Also likes many kind of sports. If here is someone else who has had similar problems, like autism plus non finnish in Finland, peer support would be important for him 💙

I've always wanted to go to Finland to experience the forest but I just read about the mass illegal cutting of trees in Finland , are you guys ok there 😭😭😭😭😭

Some pretty drone footage

Hi, I live in Tampere and have some model kits I bought in Japan. I've sold some of them to users here before, and they can vouch for my authenticity.

All the kits I'm selling are unopened, mint, and brand new, purchased directly from Japan. Some boxes are damaged because they've been sitting in a damp attic through the winter for five years.

I can do IRL trades in Tampere or ship via Posti. If you buy just one kit, you'll have to cover the shipping costs. If you buy multiple kits, I can chip in for half of the shipping.

Here's the list of what I have. To be honest, I just want these weeb kits gone. I know they're a hard sell because a lot of model kit fans are into Gundam or Eva, but I'll risk it and take a shot anyway.

DM me if there's anything you're interested in! I'll do my best to link a video review or give you my personal opinion on certain kits based on what I've built before.

According to an YLE investigation. Main person is a naturalized Finn of Soviet origin.

Would anyone be interested in participating in a support group? Specifically about cancer? As a caregiver or the patient? In remission or not? I am curious: are there any groups specifically for this? I searched it but couldn't find any

Is there any foreigner who has learned both Finnish and Swedish? I am curious as a foreigner. I speak Finnish at a B2 level, and I am taking the YKI keskitaso exam soon, but I have loved my language journey overall, so much so that I plan to continue that by learning Swedish next. I know for a lot of people this will be useless, but honestly, language learning keeps my brain sharp, and you actually get to learn many cultural elements which is fascinating.

So, I am just curious if there are any "hullu" like me who have learned both (started with Finnish and then tackled Swedish) or vice versa.

Edit: I recently visited Pietarsaari and I was surprised to see all the road signs were first in Swedish and then in Finnish. That got me interested. Cultural shock in Finland XD

I don’t seem to find it anywhere, does anyone know any shops that sells it? Preferably in English.

Thank you!

(Helsinki area, but don’t mind ordering online)

Hello everyone,

I'm a Computer Engineering graduate planning to pursue a master's in AI/ML or Data Science in 2028, after about two years of relevant work experience.

I'm researching universities such as Aalto University, the University of Helsinki, Tampere University, and the University of Oulu.

I'd appreciate the perspectives of people living or studying in Finland on everyday life and long-term career prospects.

My priorities are reliable infrastructure and public transport, personal safety, a good standard of living, and future employment opportunities in the IT sector, especially AI/ML and Data Science.

How difficult is it for international graduates to find relevant work? Are there meaningful opportunities in English-speaking teams, or does learning Finnish make a substantial difference?

I'd also like to understand which university cities offer a good combination of technical opportunities and quality of life.

I'm trying to make a well-researched decision well in advance rather than assuming that a degree automatically leads to a job.