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3 unusual facts about municipalities of Finland


Antti Kalliomäki

In municipal politics, Kallomäki was member of Vantaa city council 1984–2000 and has been in the municipal council of Nurmijärvi since 2005.

Politics of Helsinki

Like in all Finnish municipalities, the City Council of Helsinki is the main decision-making organ in local politics, dealing with issues such as city planning, schools, health care, and public transport.

Taxation in Finland

All taxes are collected by the state agencies mentioned, who then distribute them to the local authorities, municipalities and the church parishes, and social security institution Kela.


Hapanvelli

Hapanvelli is a traditional dish of the Virolahti municipality which has the annual summertime Virolahti Week (Virolahti-viikko) during which hapanvelli is sold.


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