The country has a tradition of honoring its heroes
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has created a new emoji honoring vocalist Tarja Turunen.
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Nicknamed "The Voice," the new icon, which can be downloaded here , joins illustrious figures from the country such as Formula 1 world champion Kimi Räikkönen, former president and Nobel Prize winner Martti Ahtisaari, and the greatest football player in the country's history, Jari Litmanen.
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The goal is to help spread the achievements and culture of Finland.