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Helsinki’s mayor hopefuls furious about government plan to cut funding for capital

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The Finnish government has published a proposal that would slash 35 million euros from social and health care funding allocated for Helsinki for 2026–2027. With the Finnish capital being the only well-being services organiser to report a budget surplus last year, the proposal goes against the government’s stated desire to encourage responsible financial management in counties, the city’s officials and politicians highlighted on Wednesday.

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Helsinki TimesHelsinki Times
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Harry Harkimo’s Helsinki home listed on Airbnb despite mayoral bid

Harry "Hjallis" Harkimo, leader of Liike Nyt and candidate for mayor of Helsinki, appears to have his registered residence in the city listed on Airbnb. Official records show that Harkimo and his son, Joel Harkimo, are registered at a luxury apartment on Topeliuksenkatu in Töölö. However, neighbours report that the property is regularly rented out and has been the site of disruptive parties. Harkimo, who also owns a large house in Sipoo, must be…

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Helsingin SanomatHelsingin Sanomat
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Municipal elections | Mayoral candidate Harry Harkimo's Helsinki apartment is actually being used as an Airbnb

The Harkimo family's Töölön apartment is available for rent on Airbnb. Neighbors tell of wild parties held there.

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Hjallis Harkimo's Helsinki apartment is on Airbnb - "What the hell is that," Harkimo previously commented on his residence

There has been a lot of discussion about the residence of Hjallis Harkimo (Liike Nyt) in recent days. Hjallis Harkimo, the chairman of Liike Nyt, recently announced that he is running for mayor of Helsinki. Harkimo's residence has come under scrutiny again as a result of his candidacy. Harkimo has a large detached house in Sipoo. However, he has said that he is registered in his Helsinki apartment. The residence of a mayoral candidate is an esse…

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Helsingin Sanomat broke the news in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
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