The Ukrainian government has recognized Finnish leaders Prime Minister Orpo and former Prime Minister Sanna Marin with prestigious national awards in appreciation of their significant contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty amid ongoing challenges.
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Statistics Finland reports that immigration to Finland decreased for the second consecutive year.
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Finland is experiencing a significant drop in temperatures as cold air from Siberia moves in.
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Starbucks, a leading global coffeehouse chain with thousands of locations worldwide, is planning to close its cafe at a prominent site in central Helsinki.
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The German retail chain believes that stricter actions are necessary to reduce the purchase of its plastic bags and is motivating customers to bring their own bags by increasing prices and providing in-store reminders.
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Harri Heliövaara, a 36-year-old Finnish tennis player, was named Athlete of the Year at the Finnish Sports Gala, marking the first time a tennis player has received this honor in Finland.
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Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper are scheduled to meet in Helsinki on Wednesday.
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Authorities are investigating a deadly stabbing that took place outside a karaoke bar in central Helsinki last Thursday.
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The government is implementing initiatives to enhance Finnish and Swedish language education for immigrant students in basic education, as announced by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
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Finland’s passport currently ranks fourth globally on the Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 185 destinations.
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Sähköavusteinen pyöräily ei ole enää vain teknologia-alan harrastajien trendi, vaan siitä on tullut keskeinen osa suomalaista vihreää siirtymää ja urbaania elämäntapaa.
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The goal is to make Finnish university research stronger and improve Finland’s reputation and performance in research and innovation globally.
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Finland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 10.6% in November, making it the highest in the European Union.
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Today in Tulppio, Savukoski, Lapland, temperatures fell to -41.4C and may decrease even further as the day progresses. This is the first time this winter that temperatures have dropped below -40C.
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Posti is cutting jobs in response to changes in the industry.
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The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued a warning about hazardous driving conditions on Wednesday, particularly in southern and central Finland, as snowfall and blowing snow are expected to disrupt traffic and increase the risk of accidents.
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Poor driving conditions and snowfall have led to local bus service cancellations in Helsinki, with dozens of buses canceled Wednesday morning. Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time.
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Akhuwat Finland celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day in Espoo, uniting community members, families and Finnish leaders for an evening of cultural harmony, interfaith dialogue and unity.
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Viet Nam Day is anticipated to attract thousands of attendees through its rich cultural offerings, diverse food choices and networking opportunities.
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The police have stayed vigilant with e-scooter drivers since the new law took effect.
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Finnish meteorologists are confident that heat will return to parts of Finland next week.
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Nationwide disruptions to the rail passenger information system led to inaccurate information being shown on station timetable displays. But, according to Fintraffic, the passenger information system has now been fixed.
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From July 17 to 19, during the main festival days at Kirjurinluoto, a total of 50,000 guests attended the three major concerts. The attendance peaked at 25,000 on Saturday. Overall attendance for the festival amounted to 192,000.
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Mielen Silta ry, the first Pakistani-founded NGO in Finland, was established by Kashaf Ali in 2025...
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A research project on music and Finnish migration to North America and Soviet Karelia from the late 19th century to today is a little-known subject. Now, the Migration Collection of the Migration Institute of Finland is requesting memories for research and archival purposes.
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, will visit Vörå with a population of about 6,000 and Vaasa (about 70,000 inhabitants) in Ostrobothnia on the west coast of Finland next week.
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Trade unions are set to protest on Thursday afternoon against the government-owned aviation company Finnair, impacting operations at the Helsinki Airport.
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Beginning next week, it is anticipated that Finland will experience rainfall on the majority of days across various regions.
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Finland, the happiest country in the world, has maintained its top position for eight consecutive years. Here are some reasons behind this happiness.
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Temperatures are expected to fluctuate throughout the week, but sunshine is on the horizon.
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Central Finland may see heavy snowfall on Monday, with temperatures around zero. Southern Finland could reach seven degrees Celsius, and cool temperatures are likely to persist.
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Finland commemorates the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with powerful displays of solidarity. The initiatives include flying flags, illuminating buildings in Ukraine’s national colors, and hosting a public candle-lighting ceremony at the Senate Square.
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb visits Ukraine, emphasizing Finland’s support during Russia’s war and delivering a speech on assistance for Ukraine.
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The bears at Korkeasaari Zoo have awakened from their hibernation and are now venturing into their snowy enclosure, gradually adapting to the arrival of spring.
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Holiday traffic increases as southern Finland residents head home, while central Finland travelers begin their vacations.
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Jukka Risikko’s serene lakeside photography has captivated the hearts of Finns, earning recognition as Finland’s most beautiful stamp of 2024.
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The shooting at Viertola school in Vantaa left a 12-year-old dead and two students of the same age seriously injured. The incident sent shockwaves through the nation on Tuesday.
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Police suspect a minor shot other students at Viertola school, Vantaa.
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Fintraffic had previously estimated that Good Friday traffic would be heavy between the morning...
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Finland, once again, is the happiest country in the world.
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For safety reasons related to track damage, no long-distance train services will run on Tuesday.
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Public transport will be disrupted on Friday.
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Warmer weather is coming.
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The low-temperature record may be broken in Helsinki this week.
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The weather has once again caused Helsinki’s trams to run irregularly.
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The Finnish government has decided that the border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed.
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President Sauli Niinistö had a video conversation with the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, on Wednesday.
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The students fled to the faculty office and called 112.
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The freezing weather of the past few weeks continues to cause problems for passengers this week.
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Temperatures will rise above zero in many places this week.
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