Finnish Swedish

Finland

FINNISH POPULATION

Life expectancy 79.2 years for men and 84.5 years for women

The Nomad Today 10/22/20

The life expectancy of the Swedish-speaking population is still considerably longer than that of Finnish speakers.

Minister of Justice Anna Maja Henriksson. Photo: Laura Kotila/Vnk.

Finland

MINORITIES

Minister Henriksson says Finnish Swedes are prejudiced, harassed

The Nomad Today 9/9/20

Relations between both Finnish and Swedish communities have deteriorated. Swedish-speakers are also dissatisfied with the language service of public administration, such as the emergency center,…

Opinion

Snellman, the man who inspired Finns to be Finns

Mahmudul Islam 4/2/20

Opinion

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Hero or terrorist? How a Finnish Swede killed Governor-General Bobrikov

Mahmudul Islam 3/4/20

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Finland

Finnish Swedes live longer than other Finns

The Nomad Today 10/24/19

Finland's life expectancy figures show relevant differences, especially between sexes but also according to geographical and linguistic origin.

Finland

A Finnish Immigration Service official will be available on the Åland islands

The Nomad Today 1/14/19

Anyone interested in submitting an application in person in Mariehamn must book an appointment in advance

Finland

Who are the Finnish Swedes?

The Nomad Today 12/21/18

Some people say they are warmer, more open and friendly than the other Finns, but this is just a subjective appreciation based on personal experiences.