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The city region's also pioneered the government's Housing First scheme, based on a Finnish model and the principle that the security of a good home is a fundamental foundation for life.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
As part of his reporting, he had a Chinese-made MG4 inspected after three Finnish winters and 80,000 kilometers, checking for underbody rust and wear, and found little to complain about.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Sometimes, the Norwegian leader preferred his Finnish counterpart to send a message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Speaking at 2025’s 3rd Finnish Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelics, Dr. Kangaslampi laid out the 6 open questions that should drive future studies of psychedelics and memory experiences, particularly the recall of traumatic events.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
The cook was an elderly Finnish woman with a sharp, bony face.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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