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  1. #Sisu: #Finnish term that embodies national spirit of #resilience, inner #strength, &#determination.

    While there is no direct English translation, sisu captures a core aspect of Finnish #identity:

    - The ability to persevere through challenging circumstances with quiet #resolve, #courage

    Those studying for Finnish citizenship test, understanding sisu offers insight into a defining characteristic of Finnish #culture & values that unite #Finland’s people

    kansalaisuuskoe.com/sisu-the-f

    #people #Humans

  2. As Kaliningrad invasion fears grow, is this NATO nation bracing for Putin’s first strike? | Finland

    Finland has staged Shelter 2026, a major civil-defence exercise in Kuopio involving more than 2,000 authorities, conscripts, volunteers,…
    #Finland #FI #Europe #Europa #EU #finland #NATO #Suomi #uutiset
    europesays.com/3235945/

  3. europesays.com/fi/342707/ Venäläinen maitotuote mullisti satakuntalaisen osuusmeijerin tuotannon – Tuottajat saivat uunipiimästä ”kauniit rahat” #Business #Economy #FI #Finland #Finnish #SatakunnanKansa #Suomi #Talous

  4. Now that UN gave that decision about the new preferable map projection, do you think even one map/GPS application on Android will start using it?

    Mercator isn't the right way to handle world-maps when you're travelling by land.

    For example, two years ago I went by Interrail to Greece. Had a hell of time measuring where on that yellow line was the midpoint of my journey. Can you spot it without doing calculations?

    ½

    #Maps #Mercator #GoogleMaps #OrganicMaps #mapprojections #Finland #Greece

  5. Now that UN gave that decision about the new preferable map projection, do you think even one map/GPS application on Android will start using it?

    Mercator isn't the right way to handle world-maps when you're travelling by land.

    For example, two years ago I went by Interrail to Greece. Had a hell of time measuring where on that yellow line was the midpoint of my journey. Can you spot it without doing calculations?

    ½

    #Maps #Mercator #GoogleMaps #OrganicMaps #mapprojections #Finland #Greece

  6. Now that UN gave that decision about the new preferable map projection, do you think even one map/GPS application on Android will start using it?

    Mercator isn't the right way to handle world-maps when you're travelling by land.

    For example, two years ago I went by Interrail to Greece. Had a hell of time measuring where on that yellow line was the midpoint of my journey. Can you spot it without doing calculations?

    ½

    #Maps #Mercator #GoogleMaps #OrganicMaps #mapprojections #Finland #Greece

  7. Now that UN gave that decision about the new preferable map projection, do you think even one map/GPS application on Android will start using it?

    Mercator isn't the right way to handle world-maps when you're travelling by land.

    For example, two years ago I went by Interrail to Greece. Had a hell of time measuring where on that yellow line was the midpoint of my journey. Can you spot it without doing calculations?

    ½

    #Maps #Mercator #GoogleMaps #OrganicMaps #mapprojections #Finland #Greece