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Correlation Between Tear Film Stability and Myopia in Children
Introduction Dry eye is a common disorder and the fifth most prevalent ocular condition among patients seeking eyecare.1 According to the International Dry Eye WorkShop (DWES II) in 2017, dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface...

Growing Arctic military presence worries Finland's reindeer herders
Growing Arctic military presence worries Finland's reindeer herders By Anna KORKMAN Rovaniemi, Finland (AFP) May 24, 2025 A fighter jet roaring through the grey sky breaks the tranquillity of a boreal forest in northern Finland, one more sign of a...

Why Do Migrant Children Have Poorer Mental Health Compared to Urban Children? A Network Analysis Approach
Introduction China’s rapid economic development and urbanization have led to a substantial increase in rural-to-urban migration, with children accompanying their parents into city environments and becoming part of the migrant population. According...

Guided tours now available at Finnish American Heritage Center
HANCOCK — The Finnish American Heritage Center provides patrons an immersive experience in Finnish-American and Finnish history and culture, and some visitors this summer can enjoy this immersion – with an added bonus. Beginning at 11 a.m. today...

Island couple take on Finnish endurance swim for The Wave Project
Robert and Katie will take on the challenge as a pair, carrying survival equipment in case the river becomes impassable, and they have to hike through wolf and bear territory. Robert said: "We are nervous and apprehensive. "We have never swum for...

Crust And Crumbs: Unpacking Iceland’s Bakery Culture
Words by Notice: Undefined property: stdClass::$twitter in /home/grapevine/public_html/wp-content/themes/grapevine/template/article-author-info-travel.php on line 30 Photo by The Reykjavík Grapevine Archives Icelanders love bakeries in a...

Bulgarian Sunday School in Finland organises online language course for foreigners
Photo: Bulgarian Sunday School "ABV" in Finland Bulgarian Sunday School "ABV" in Finland has announced the creation of a new online Bulgarian language course for foreigners. The publication on the official website of the educational center reads...

More Irish families have 3+ children than anywhere else in EU
Three young children. Credit: Daniel & Hannah Snipes, Pexels Ireland has emerged as the EU country with the highest share of large families, with more than one in five households with children (20.6 per cent) having three or more kids, according...

Blended Learning in Bachelor’s Nursing Education: Exploring Student Experiences, Satisfaction, and Knowledge
Introduction Blended learning (BL) is a pedagogical approach that integrates traditional face-to-face instruction with customized online learning modalities and has become increasingly popular in higher education, particularly in health-related...
Finland and Vietnam meet in Spain to discuss cooperation
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, in Seville, Spain, on Monday 1 July 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation on green trade and education. According to Vietnam...

Blood pressure linked problems more prevalent in Eastern, Northern Finland
During pregnancy Complications during pregnancy related to elevated blood pressure, such as pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension, are more common in Eastern and Northern Finland than elsewhere in Finland, said the Helsinki and Uusimaa...

How is Veikkaus preparing for licensed iGaming in Finland?
Veikkaus iGaming EVP Jarkko Nordlund and VP sports Andreas Reimblad talk up its preparations, including a new sportsbook, PAM and talent acquisition drive. The gambling monopoly story is a well-worn one, but Finland’s Veikkaus is planning to break...

transparent happiness: yinka ilori transforms iconic mounds of helsinki’s amos rex
a vibrant new roof for helsinki’s underground museum Yinka Ilori: Transparent Happiness opens at Helsinki’s Amos Rex museum as a vibrant public art commission that invites the Finnish capital to reimagine its urban spaces. Unveiled on June 20th,...

Even children can help counter threats bringing ‘war to our doorstep’, MPs say
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

101 Indian students get Erasmus+ scholarships for higher education in Europe
A total of 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the Erasmus+ scholarship for a two-year master’s programme in Europe starting in 2025, according to the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to India. With this, India remains...

In Finland, the Left Can Meme — and Win Elections
Interview by Mike Watson Recent Finnish elections saw gains for the Left Alliance — and losses for the right-wing populist Finns Party. Leftist meme account admin Alma Tuuva (on Instagram: @pikakahvimemegirl) was among the newly elected...

Student family immigration to Finland surges after 2022 reform
Finland has recorded a significant rise in residence permit applications from family members of international students. Applications rose from around 1,300 in 2021 to over 12,000 in 2023, and are expected to reach 15,000 this year, according to...

HELSINKI FINAL ACT-50: OSCE PA PORTO DECLARATION
Porto 03.07.2025 Amid historic commemoration of the OSCE’s 50th anniversary the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly called for all OSCE participating States to recommit to the spirit of co-operation that inspired the signing of the Helsinki Final Act in...
Raise Your Voice, Save the Wild: A Folk-Powered Ode to Finnish Biodiversity
Various Artists – Nouse Luonto – Lauluja Monimuotoisuudesta (Nordic Notes / CPL-Musicgroup, 2025) Nouse Luonto (“Rise, Nature”) is a remarkable collaborative album that brings together leading Finnish folk musicians in support of biodiversity....

30,000 youth footballers arrive in Helsinki for anniversary tournament
The Helsinki Cup begun today, marking its 50th anniversary with 30,000 junior players and 300,000 supporters converging on Helsinki for a week of football matches, social interaction and community celebration. The tournament has drawn 1,806 teams...