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  "id": 17751343,
  "title": "Finland invites singles for dinner date; free flight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/finland-invites-singles-for-dinner-date-free-flight",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T04:15:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/finland-invites-singles-rejected-on-dating-apps-to-meet-life-partners-over-dinner-free-flight-trip-for-selected-candidates-check-eligibility-and-how-to-apply-registration-closing-soon/articleshow/135444415.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finland is offering international singles a unique dining experience through a new tourism campaign called Have Some Finnish. The campaign selects 16 participants from around the world to join exclusive group dinner experiences in Finland's cities of Helsinki and Tampere in February 2027.\n\nThe dinners, which take place between February 9 and 19, 2027, are not traditional blind dates but rather relaxed group events where participants can enjoy a specially crafted tasting menu representing Finnish cuisine. The Helsinki dinner will be curated by Chef Adele Kinnunen, while the Tampere dinner will be prepared by Chef Henry Tikkanen.\n\nParticipants will dine together, meet Finnish singles and fellow food enthusiasts, and learn about the country's culinary traditions and winter landscapes. The campaign takes inspiration from Finland's viral single basket trend, using food to encourage mingling between visitors and locals.\n\nTo apply, interested individuals can share a short video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube answering the question \"What would you serve on a dinner date, and why?\" using the hashtag #FinnishDinnerDate. The application period closes on November 10, 2026, and the selected participants will be announced on December 1.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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