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Despite being crowned the world's happiest nation for an eighth consecutive year, Finland is grappling with severe economic challenges.
This is a reality starkly illustrated by individuals like 33-year-old Juho-Pekka Palomaa, who has endured 1,000 days of unemployment.
The Nordic country faces economic stagnation, rising joblessness, and strained public finances, yet it consistently tops the annual World Happiness Report.
Experts attribute this enduring contentment to its generous welfa
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