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Organisers postponed the President s Mother s Day ceremony in Helsinki because of coronavirus.
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö.
Image: Jon Norppa / Tasavallan presidentin kanslia
This Mother s Day, the Finnish President recognised 29 deserving mothersâan annual tradition dating back 75 years.
Niinistö, a 72 year-old father of a toddler, took to Twitter on Sunday morning to congratulate moms. The presidentâs official Motherâs Day greeting emphasised the roles mothers play in society. Each of you is worthy of our high regard. With your nurturing, support and understanding, you provide lifelong sustenance to your children, he said. This year, too, we will award mothers who, by their presence and actions, have created safe and loving homes.