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President Stubb to Strengthen Ties with India on Landmark 2026 State Visit Beginning Today

Posted by Editorial Team | March 4, 2026 7:33 am | Business, Latest, Politics, President

President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to visit India from March 4 to 7, 2026, representing an important move toward enhancing bilateral relations.

Fire Kills Five in Vantaa Apartment Building, Baby Survives; Man in His 70s Arrested

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 3, 2026 2:43 pm | Crime, Latest, Vantaa

An elderly man is suspected of intentionally starting a fire in his apartment. The fire spread throughout the building and claimed the lives of five people on Tuesday morning in Vantaa. A baby survived.

Finland to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports from June 2026, With Limited Exceptions and Transition Period

Posted by Editorial Team | March 3, 2026 12:12 am | Latest, Nation, Travel

Finland will stop accepting non-biometric Russian passports from June 1, with a few exceptions.

Customs Seize Record Amounts of Narcotics and Weapons in 2025 Amid Surge in Designer Drugs and Tobacco Smuggling

Posted by Editorial Team | March 2, 2026 10:51 am | Crime, Latest, Nation

In the past year, Finnish Customs reported a decrease in narcotics offences but recorded record-high seizures of drugs, medicines, weapons and cigarettes.

Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen Win UMK 2026 with ‘Liekinheitin’; Set to Represent Finland at Eurovision

Posted by Editorial Team | March 1, 2026 1:09 am | Latest, Music, Nation

Internationally acclaimed violinist Linda Lampenius and pop star Pete Parkkonen won Finland’s UMK 2026 with their song “Liekinheitin (Flamethrower) at the Nokia Arena in Tampere on Saturday night.