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Gender Parity
These are the top 10 countries for women’s rights and opportunities
Taking the temperature of diversity has never been more important, and this year’s Global Gender Gap Report has takeaways for everyone.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Finland
COVID-19
This airport is using dogs to detect passengers infected with coronavirus
Finland’s Helsinki-Vantaa airport has started using detection dogs to sniff out passengers infected with coronavirus, alongside other measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
European Union
Time’s up for daylight saving, say sleep experts
Scientists from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine say turning the clocks back and forth can disrupt natural sleep patterns and lead to ill health.
Climate Change
The heating challenge cities must solve to fight global warming
Cities globally need to look at more innovative solutions than biomass to decarbonise their heating systems, and Helsinki is setting a good example.
Innovation
These are the most innovative economies in the world
Factors such as research and development expenditure, the number of domestic patent applications and the number of domestic public high-tech companies are all included in the rankings.
Finland
Finland will extend paternity leave to nearly seven months
Finland's government is making gender equality a priority by ensuring both mothers and fathers can take the same amount of paid leave after having a baby.
Finland
This Prime Minister wants you to come and live the American Dream - in Europe
With more opportunities open to everyone, regardless of wealth or background, the region leads the world in social mobility.
Gender Parity
"It just doesn't happen by itself": Sanna Marin calls for gender equality laws
"We need laws and we need structures that lead the way to gender equality ... it just doesn't happen by itself," she told the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Finland
This is what the world's youngest prime minister said at Davos 2020
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin on gender equality, climate change and government
Future of Economic Progress
The Nordics are a model for all the world
From open markets with competitive companies to effective government and an expansive welfare state, Nordic countries set an example for all the world, writes Børge Brende.
Finland
This country just elected the world's youngest prime minister
Sanna Marin is the new prime minister of Finland, and will lead a five-party coalition.
Global Health
Got the blues? Head for some green spaces
People are much more upbeat on social media after spending time at the park, according to a new study from the US.
Workforce and Employment
Finland is taking a radical new approach to flexible working
New laws in the Nordic nation are designed to support a good work-life balance, which is increasingly recognized as beneficial to workers and businesses.