Finland's new prime minister Sanna Marin, 34, has said that the country will soon introduce a four-day work week which involves six-hour days. Marin belonging to Finland's Social Democrat had taken office in December by winning a confidence vote in Parliament replacing Antti Rinne.

Finland's PM Sanna Marin wants four-day work week with six-hour days

Angela Merkel remained seated during national anthems at an official ceremony on Thursday, as the German chancellor apparently sought to prevent a repeat of uncontrollable shaking with a rare change of protocol.

Merkel sits through anthems after shaking spells

Angela Merkel had suffered yet another trembling spell as she met Finland's visiting prime minister on Wednesday. This is German Chancellor's third spell within the last month.

Merkel says 'very well, no need to worry' after yet another trembling spell

Finns voted in an election on Sunday (April 14) likely to result in a change of government with the Social Democrats returning to power for the first time in 20 years, as voters worry over the future of the country's generous welfare system as the costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population rise.

Voting begins in Finland election likely to see change in government

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Finland's PM Sanna Marin wants four-day work week with six-hour days

Merkel sits through anthems after shaking spells

Merkel says 'very well, no need to worry' after yet another trembling spell

Voting begins in Finland election likely to see change in government