Topic: Matti Vanhanen
Finnish port strike a further blow to weak economy: PM
AFP Global Edition
A massive stevedores' strike that on Thursday shut all of export-reliant Finland's ports will further weaken the country's already ailing economy, Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen said. "This is a very serious conflict," Vanhanen told reporters, adding that the strike was costing the national economy "around 100 million euros ...
Finnish dock workers begin strike halting cargo
AP News
Finnish dock workers' strike halts cargo transports after labor talks break downDock workers stopped handling cargo at Finnish ports on Thursday after labor contract negotiations broke down, leading to the closing of most of the country's foreign trade. The strike began at 6 a.m. (0400 GMT) after talks ...
Jealous ex-lover's spree fires Finland gun debate
AFP Global Edition
<div><p>Finland was in mourning after a jealous ex-lover shot dead his former girlfriend and four of her work colleagues in the latest armed rampage which has reignited debate on the country's gun controls.</p><p>Ibrahim Shkupolli, a father ...
Finland shooting spree prompts new gun debate
AFP Global Edition
<div><p>Finland is in mourning after a jealous ex-lover shot dead his former girlfriend and four of her work colleagues in the latest armed rampage which has reignited debate on the country's gun controls.</p><p>Ibrahim Shkupolli ended his ...
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