Finnish news agency STT to close after nearly 140 years, cutting 89 jobs
Finland’s national news agency STT will shut down its news and photography operations at the end of March 2027, ending almost 140 years of journalism and eliminating 89 jobs following years of financial losses. The company announced the decision on Thursday, after completing restructuring negotiations that began earlier this month. The closure will affect all 68 journalists employed by the agency, including reporters, editors and photojournalists.
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same STT shutdown announcement with the same 89 job losses and the same nearly 140-year history, with no conflicting facts.
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