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Paper Union Strike Paralyzes Finnish Forest Industry

The strikes began at 06:00 or 07:00 in the morning and will last till February 10.

We Spoke With Left Alliance MP Anna Kontula After Her Detainment in Israel

The politician and activist was detained for over 10 hours following an attempted demonstration at the Israel-Gaza border.

Borrow Art From Töölö Library With a Library Card

The theme of the collection is the nowness of photography and how it seeks and produces information about the world.

Prime Minister Marin Met With Her Estonian Counterpart, Ratas; ‘The Friendship Between Estonia and Finland is Strong and Timeless’

The friendship between Estonia and Finland is strong and timeless, something we want to develop,” said Prime Minister Ratas.

Prime Minister Marin to Visit Estonia Today; Visit May Reveal Tensions in Domestic Politics, According to a Researcher

She will meet with the Estonian prime minister, Jüri Ratas, in Tallinn and Prime Minister Marin will also make a courtesy visit to President Kersti Kaljulaid.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin: Six-Hour Workday is a Vision For the Future But Not During This Governmental Term

During her first trip to Sweden as the prime minister on Wednesday, she briefly explained the thought behind the idea.

How a Holiday in Helsinki Changed My Life

One December weekend I did the unimaginable and planned an express trip to Helsinki from a small town far away.

Anni Harjunpää, Miss Finland 2019: ‘When I’m Not Being Miss Finland, I Definitely Don’t Wear High Heels’

The newly crowned Miss Finland tells us about her journey.

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1,446 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 17 Dead

Included is a comprehensive list of the recent measures to tackle the spreading of the coronavirus.

Finland is the Happiest Country in the World for the Third Time in a Row

Finland is the happiest country in the world for the third time in a row, reveals the 2020 World Happiness Report.

VIDEO: 105 Candles Are Lit to the Sound of Church Bells to Commemorate the End of Winter War

The ringing of the bells in all of Finland's Lutheran, Orthodox and Catholic churches at 10:55-11:00 on Friday commemorated the exact moment when the war ended.

#IamSuomiToo Campaign Launches Petition for Better Access to Mental Health Care for All Finnish Residents

The petition hopes to raise awareness about unequitable access to mental health care affecting foreign residents.

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius Knocks Down His Polish Opponent Kownacki in the Fourth; Helenius Earns a Shot at the Title

Robert Helenius, 36, wins the most important fight of his career in Brooklyn, New York.

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Helenius Faces Polish Kownacki in Brooklyn Tonight; Winner Nears a Title Shot

"I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn't believe in myself anymore."

Moomin Creator Tove Jansson to Get a Flag Day in August

“On this flag day we can celebrate Tove Jansson’s profound impact on Finnish art and literature, while also celebrating great Finnish works of art more widely."

Prime Minister Sanna Marin to Visit New York For United Nations Women’s Day Event

Prime Minister Marin will also give an open lecture at Columbia University entitled “The Climate Sustainable Welfare Society: Is it the Model of the Future?”

Interview with Finns Party Chair Jussi Halla-aho: ‘EU Acted Irresponsibly by Outsourcing Border Control to Turkey’

We spoke with the leader of the opposition about the current crisis on the border between Greece and Turkey.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Helsinki: We Appreciate That Finland Is Not Part of a Military Union

Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (the Green League) and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, met for their first official talks today at the House of the Estates in Helsinki.

Pekka Lundmark is the New President and CEO Of Nokia; Rajeev Suri to Step Down

Lundmark is currently the president and CEO of Fortum, a Finnish energy company based in Espoo, where he was considered a very successful leader.

Employment Experiment Involving Immigrants Shows Promising Results

The experiment involved combining language and vocational skills training with on-the-job learning and support for employment.

‘Richard Jewell’ Film Review: Clint Eastwood Continues His Exploration of Real-Life Heroism

Not all heroes wear capes, nor always get the credit they deserve.

Prime Minister Marin Discusses Plan For EU’s Long-Term Budget With Chancellor Merkel; Tentatively, Germany Would Have to Pay More

"We want the financial framework to support the member states in implementing the EU’s ambitious climate policy and ensuring respect for the rule of law,” Prime Minister Marin said.

Police Arrest Two, a Couple, Who Are Suspected of the Stabbing at Oodi Central Library

The arrested persons are a couple, in their 30s and 40s, who attempted a robbery.

Prime Minister Marin to Meet German Chancellor Merkel on Wednesday

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) will visit Berlin on Wednesday and meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

GALLERY: Seniors of Upper Secondary School Hang Banners With Trump, Groke and Vegetarianism

About 4,000 seniors of upper secondary school (abit) in a hundred trucks celebrated 'penkkarit' in Helsinki.

Fruitful Meeting Between Foreign Minister Haavisto and His Polish Counterpart, Czaputowicz

The diplomats-in-chief discussed regional security matters and bilateral cooperation.

PM Sanna Marin Meets With Her Latvian Counterpart, Krisjanis Karins, on Warm Spring Day in Helsinki: We Need to Address Climate Change

"Climate is one of the top priorities in our Government Program."

INTERVIEW: Interior Ministers of Sweden and Finland Talk About Enhancing Police Cooperation at Borders and in Society

In our interview, the two ministers, Maria Ohisalo and Mikael Damberg, discuss taking "their collaboration to the next level."

International Experts to Train Finnish Police Officers in Prevention of Sports Manipulation

The aim of the training is to improve the authorities’ competence to investigate and prosecute suspected crimes related to the manipulation of sports competitions.

The Storm That is Raging in Europe Leaves Thousands Without Power in Finland

At midnight the number of power outages was about 12,000.

Australian Talent Margot Robbie Takes the Cinemas by Storm on Friday

Margot Robbie stars in 'Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)' and 'Bombshell' - both premiering in cinemas on Friday.

Founder of MV-lehti Ilja Janitksin, 42, Has Died

He was 42 and died of cancer.

Turkka Kuusisto Appointed President and CEO of Posti Group; Kuusisto: Posti’s Aim is to Carefully Listen to Customers’ Needs

“Posti’s operating environment is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, and I take my appointment as Posti’s president and CEO as a great sign of confidence."

Two Pedestrians Killed in Two Days While Crossing the Street

Two pedestrians, one in Vaasa and the other in Vantaa, have been killed in road accidents in the past two days.

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DocPoint Film Festival Breaks Crowd Record: 32,000

My own selection of films included some renowned names of documentary cinema.

There Are No Deserts in Finland, And That’s Why We Have Solutions to Desertification

Rapidly increasing land use accelerates climate change and soil degradation, which threatens food production and weakens habitats.

Prime Minister Marin Discusses Coronavirus Situation with the EU Leaders: In Finland, the Number of Infections Is Small Compared to Many Others

The agenda of the negotiations led by Charles Michel, the president of the European Council, was how to limit the spread of the virus and curb the economic consequences.

VIDEO: Interviews With Experts on Brexit and How UK’s Divorce With the EU Affects Finland

We interviewed Finnish experts on how Brexit will affect the future relations between Finland and the UK.

Keilaniemi Metro Station Suffers Water Damage; Six Floors Were Flooding With Water

The station is suffering from water damage caused by a technical fault in the sprinkler system.

6 Facts You Need to Know About the Finnish Education System

In our new serial on the Finnish education system, reporter Paulina Bouzas finds answers to common and intricate questions and indulges in conversations with various experts.

GALLERY: Chinese New Year Festival Takes Over Casino Helsinki

The beginning of the Year of the Metal Rat was celebrated at the Casino Helsinki. View the highlights.

Helsinki Survives 2019 Without Pedestrian Casualties in Traffic; Similar Result Recorded 111 Years Ago

“If we can trust the older sources, the last time we avoided pedestrian casualties was over a hundred years ago."

Mother Suspected of Murdering Her Young Child in Espoo

The mother confessed to the crime on Wednesday, and she was imprisoned at the Western Uusimaa District Court on Wednesday.

Most War Veterans Alive Are Women

The average age of the Finnish women veterans is 90 while the average age of the men is about 95.

Successful Integration Goes Beyond Being Employed

Every four years, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment’s Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration publishes a comprehensive review of integration.

GALLERY: Finnish Sports Gala in Pictures

Here are the highlights of the Finnish Sports Gala.

Foehn Wind Brought Temperatures of Over 9 Plus Degrees on Monday Night; Almost Broke the Record Temperature for January

According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, in Kruunupyy the temperature climbed over 9.1 degrees Celsius.

Prime Minister Marin to Meet With Leaders of Apple, Google and Microsoft in Davos

She will meet the tech leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22–24.

Flags Salute Finland’s National Poet, Runeberg

Mr. Runeberg produced an ample corpus of works including poems and critiques. Today, he is also remembered for his addiction to the torte baked by his wife.

VIDEO: The First International Children’s Lunar New Year Gala Gathers a Crowd of Hundreds in Helsinki

"I think we have to find a bigger spot to celebrate next time."

Travel Operators Sign Helsinki Declaration, a Commitment to Responsible Tourism

Responsibility and sustainability are more relevant than before in Finns' travel decisions: the majority favor local service providers, such as hotels and restaurants.

Football Striker Teemu Pukki Wins the Athlete of the Year Prize

"I could not have dreamt about this a couple of years ago."

Man Suspected of Preparing a Bomb Attack in Helsinki on New Year’s Eve

According to the prosecution, he was planning to detonate the bomb in a place where there would have been a lot of Muslims and foreigners.

Migri Reports Record-High Numbers in Human Trafficking in Finland

A record-high number of new customers were entered in the assistance system for victims of human trafficking in 2019, new statistics released by the Finnish Immigration Service Migri reveal.

Nokia to Lay Off 180 People in Finland

Nokia, the Finnish multinational telecommunications company, has a goal to save 500 million euros in expenses by the end of 2020.

President Niinistö to Attend Event in Poland Commemorating 75th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz

On January 27, 2020, President Sauli Niinistö will attend an event in Poland commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Fiskars Group to Cut 220 Workers, 60 in Finland

Finnish Fiskars Group known for its iconic scissors, premium kitchenware and gardening tools is set to lay off about 220 office workers globally to reduce costs.

Musical Maestros From Finland and China to Share Stage at Finlandia Hall; Open Your Heart in 2020 with Paganini Violin Winner and Antonio Pedeotti Conducting Winner

Huang Mengla, the famous Chinese violinist and Paganini prize winner, and Lu Jia, the chief conductor of China National Theatre and Macau Orchestra, will perform together with Turku Philharmonic Orchestra on January 27.