Is the decision by Finland's public health authority THL to temporarily suspend its activity on Twitter a sign that trusted sources are losing the disinformation war? We also follow some feisty early exchanges in Finland's parliamentary election campaign and hear about life in Lapland during the polar night.

This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.

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19 January 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Why are senior figures calling for a review of Finland’s private security industry? We also ask how culture wars might impact upcoming elections and find out how households can access immediate relief to help with soaring electricity bills.

This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.

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12 January 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This year has been full of rapid and unexpected changes. Join APN for a look back at the stories that defined 2022—from Finland's move towards Nato membership to the cost-of-living crisis.

This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala.

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29 December 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we unpack electricity support measures, ask what's wrong with Finnish seasonal food, and consider a licensing system for Santa Claus.

This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Denise Wall, our sound engineer was Laura Koso and our producer was Veronica Kontopoulou.

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22 December 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

How the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) processes work and residence permits for foreign nationals is once again under the spotlight, with government ministers now joining calls for the agency to be reformed.

With Independence Day demonstrations becoming as much of a custom in Finland as the presidential gala, we ask if far-right sentiments will carry over into the general election next spring. All Points North also hears why long Covid patients in Finland face an uphill battle and answers burning audience questions.

This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen.

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8 December 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North finds out what Finand’s gendered labour market means for foreign women, asks why environmentalists are suing the government and hears what it's like living with Aids in Finland.

This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.

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1 December 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Will labour immigration be the panacea Finnish politicians are hoping for? We also ask if boycotting the World Cup in Qatar makes sense and hear about one listener’s battle with their electricity provider after getting disconnected.

This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila.

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24 November 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland has set itself ambitious climate goals, so why is it cool on EU plans to protect forests? With food inflation reaching new heights, the show hears how one international family is coping without breaking the bank. APN also hits the ice in Tampere.

This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.

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10 November 2022 / All Points North / Yle News