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PICTURES: Coronavirus Creeps Into Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 13, 2020 7:43 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Helsinki

Photojournalist Tony Öhberg spent Friday observing how the coronavirus outbreak affected everyday life in Helsinki center.

155 Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 13, 2020 1:04 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Most of the new infections have occurred in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS): 24 between March 12-13. 69 in total.

109 Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland; Some Heart Surgeons in Home Quarantine

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 12, 2020 4:46 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

109 people have been infected with the coronavirus in Finland, according to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL on March 12, 2020.

The Finnish Government: Public Events of Over 500 People Are Canceled; A List of Measures to Slow Down Spreading of Coronavirus

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 12, 2020 3:39 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

On March 12, the Finnish government has decided on the following measures to slow down the spreading of the coronavirus.

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

Posted by Editorial Team | March 12, 2020 9:17 am | Coronavirus in Finland, Government, Politics

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.

At Least 61 People Have Been Infected With the Coronavirus in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 11, 2020 10:05 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

At least 61 people have been infected with the coronavirus in Finland, according to information gathered from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL and Finnish news sources.

A Total of 40 Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 10, 2020 5:41 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Since our last update on Monday, March 9, the number of coronavirus infections has grown with seven by Tuesday afternoon, March 10.

Three New Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Central Finland; Total Now 33

Posted by Editorial Team | March 9, 2020 6:18 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Three new coronavirus infections have been confirmed in the Central Finland Health Care District on Monday afternoon.

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

Posted by Jan Artiček | March 9, 2020 3:03 pm | Nation

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

A Total of 30 Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 9, 2020 1:30 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

A total of 30 coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Finland as of Monday, March 9.

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 8, 2020 6:13 am | Boxing, Nation

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 7, 2020 5:46 pm | Boxing, Nation

“I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t believe in myself anymore.”

Three New Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland; Total Is Now 15

Posted by Editorial Team | March 6, 2020 2:41 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Three new infections have been confirmed on Friday.

Moomin Creator Tove Jansson to Get a Flag Day in August

Posted by Editorial Team | March 6, 2020 1:38 pm | Culture, Nation, Pinned

“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.”

Five New Coronavirus Infections Detected in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 5, 2020 12:51 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

So far, in total 12 coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Finland.

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

Posted by Editorial Team | March 5, 2020 10:26 am | Government, Nation, Politics

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’

Posted by Jan Artiček | March 3, 2020 5:16 pm | Politics

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

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Visits Finland on Tuesday

Posted by Editorial Team | March 3, 2020 10:10 am | Government, Politics

Foreign Minister Lavrov will have a meeting with his Finnish counterpart, Pekka Haavisto (the Green League), who is to host the visit. It’s the first official meeting between the ministers.

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

Posted by Editorial Team | March 2, 2020 1:22 pm | Business, Nation

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

Seven Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland; 150 People Placed in Home Quarantine

Posted by Editorial Team | March 2, 2020 11:35 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Three of the infected people are women in working age, one is a pensioner and one is a child in school age.

Second Coronavirus Infection Verified at Helsinki University Hospital

Posted by Editorial Team | February 28, 2020 7:45 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The infected person is a Finnish woman in working age. She had arrived from northern Italy several days ago.

The Finnish Government: Finland Is Better Prepared to Face the Coronavirus Than Many Other EU Countries; Video Interview With Expert

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 27, 2020 7:02 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

In our video, we interview Taneli Puumalainen, the chief physician at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL, about Finland’s readiness against the coronavirus and wondered if we all should prepare to order some face masks.

Woman Who Traveled From Milan to Finland Has Been Diagnosed With Coronavirus

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 27, 2020 9:04 am | Coronavirus in Finland

She is now in hospital care at the Helsinki University Hospital HUS.

Employment Experiment Involving Immigrants Shows Promising Results

Posted by Editorial Team | February 24, 2020 8:31 am | Nation

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

6 Facts You Need to Know About the Finnish Education System

Posted by Paulina Bouzas | February 22, 2020 11:06 am | Culture

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.

Foreign Minister Haavisto Under Investigation over Handling of Al Hol Scandal

Posted by Jan Artiček | February 20, 2020 2:25 pm | Government, Politics

The investigation will focus on dispute between Haavisto and one of his top officials.

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

Posted by Jan Artiček | February 19, 2020 7:01 pm | Films, Nation

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 19, 2020 4:47 pm | Government, Nation, Politics

“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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 19, 2020 6:10 am | Crime, Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | February 19, 2020 5:32 am | Government, Nation, Politics

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

Winter Storm Cuts Power From Thousands; Swollen Rivers Flood Fields

Posted by Editorial Team | February 17, 2020 8:22 am | Nation

Hard winds and heavy rains were experienced across the country.

Stabbing in Oodi Central Library; The Police Are Looking for the Suspect

Posted by Editorial Team | February 16, 2020 5:35 pm | Crime

The police are looking for a suspect who stabbed a person in Oodi Central Library on Sunday afternoon.

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 14, 2020 6:41 pm | Culture, Gallery, Helsinki, Nation

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

‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Film Review: A Feel-good Odyssey Through the American South

Posted by Jan Artiček | February 14, 2020 1:55 pm | Films

Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen are a heart-warming duo on the run.

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

Posted by Jan Artiček | February 13, 2020 4:03 pm | Government, Politics

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 12, 2020 8:31 pm | Environment, Nation, Politics

“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

Posted by Jan Artiček | February 11, 2020 9:28 am | Nation, Politics

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

Posted by Editorial Team | February 10, 2020 3:30 pm | Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | February 10, 2020 6:59 am | Nation

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

Australian Talent Margot Robbie Takes the Cinemas by Storm on Friday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 7, 2020 4:19 pm | Films, Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | February 7, 2020 1:16 pm | Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | February 7, 2020 9:10 am | Business, Nation

“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.”

The Woman Infected With Coronavirus in Lapland Has Been Released From the Hospital; A Few People Still in Quarantine

Posted by Editorial Team | February 6, 2020 4:17 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The Chinese woman, who had traveled from Wuhan, China to Lapland and who was in special care for being infected with the coronavirus at the Lapland District Hospital, has been released from the isolation ward.

President Niinistö: We Must Be Resolute in Opposing Antisemitism and Racism

Posted by Editorial Team | February 6, 2020 7:52 am | Politics, President

“Heavy labeling of other people should not be done lightly, from one direction or the other. As individuals, we must all be able to enjoy similar protection, also against labeling. Irrespective of whether we represent some majority or some minority.”

Two Pedestrians Killed in Two Days While Crossing the Street

Posted by Editorial Team | February 5, 2020 2:49 pm | Crime, Nation

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

DocPoint Film Festival Breaks Crowd Record: 32,000

Posted by Jan Artiček | February 3, 2020 7:39 pm | Arts, Entertainment, Films, Nation

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

Service Union Strike to Close Prisma Stores Across the Country; Cleaning Services to Be Affected at Hotels

Posted by Editorial Team | February 3, 2020 7:03 pm | Business

PAM’s Executive Committee has decided to call for large-scale strikes, with the first strikes starting in week 8, during the first week of the skiing holidays.

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

Posted by Editorial Team | February 3, 2020 10:25 am | Environment, Nation

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

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 31, 2020 9:37 am | Business, Nation, Politics

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 31, 2020 7:01 am | Espoo, Nation

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

Coronavirus Confirmed in Lapland; 15 People Subjected to the Virus

Posted by Editorial Team | January 29, 2020 8:05 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

A traveler in Lapland has been confirmed to carry the coronavirus, according to a statement by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL, released on Wednesday evening.

VIDEO: Award-Winning Chinese Conductor Lu Jia and Violinist Mengla Huang Celebrate Chinese New Year With a Superb Concert in Finlandia Hall

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 29, 2020 6:56 pm | Sponsored content

View our video of the highlights.

Minus 38,8 Degrees Measured in Lapland; New Record For This Winter

Posted by Editorial Team | January 28, 2020 8:55 am | Nation

The difference in temperatures between the northern, southern and western Finland is quite extreme.

Paper Union Strike Paralyzes Finnish Forest Industry

Posted by Editorial Team | January 27, 2020 8:29 am | Business, Nation

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

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 24, 2020 8:25 am | Helsinki, Nation

“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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 23, 2020 11:12 am | Crime, Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 22, 2020 12:09 pm | Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 22, 2020 7:46 am | Nation

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 21, 2020 7:19 pm | Gallery, Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 21, 2020 8:47 am | Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 20, 2020 11:47 am | Business, Nation, Politics

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

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 18, 2020 9:36 pm | Culture, Helsinki, Nation, Sponsored content

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

Travel Operators Sign Helsinki Declaration, a Commitment to Responsible Tourism

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 17, 2020 4:13 pm | Travel

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 17, 2020 1:21 am | Nation

“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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 16, 2020 11:55 am | Crime, Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 16, 2020 9:04 am | Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 15, 2020 6:04 pm | Business, Nation

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

Borrow Art From Töölö Library With a Library Card

Posted by Editorial Team | January 14, 2020 7:30 pm | Arts, Culture, Helsinki

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

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 14, 2020 6:52 pm | Politics, President

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 14, 2020 8:45 am | Business, Nation

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 13, 2020 4:24 pm | Culture, Nation, Sponsored content

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.

The Weather in Southern Finland Could Be Suitable for Sitting at the Terrace If it Wasn’t Raining

Posted by Editorial Team | January 13, 2020 8:34 am | Nation

According to weather service Foreca, today many parts of the country will bath in sunshine because moist, warm weather is breezing from the Atlantic.

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

Posted by Editorial Team | January 10, 2020 6:24 pm | Nation, Politics

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

President Sauli Niinistö to Attend the World Holocaust Forum in Israel

Posted by Editorial Team | January 10, 2020 5:32 pm | Politics, President

The World Holocaust Forum commemorates the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 10, 2020 9:12 am | Nation, Politics

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.

In Helsinki’s Pilot Project Preschool Place Can Be Accepted With an SMS

Posted by Editorial Team | January 9, 2020 2:32 pm | Helsinki

The guardian will receive an SMS message of an available preschool place, and the place can be accepted by answering it.

Foreign Minister Haavisto Calls His Iranian Counterpart Zarif Demanding Explanation on the Attack Against Peacekeeping Troops

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 9, 2020 7:51 am | Government, Politics

In addition to the telephone conversation, Minister Haavisto met the Iraqi Ambassador Matheel Al-Sabti and Ahmad Hosseini, chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of Iran in Helsinki.

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

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 8, 2020 4:31 pm | Nation, Politics

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

President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy Discuss Iraq, Iran and Middle East

Posted by Editorial Team | January 8, 2020 11:14 am | Nation, Politics

Earlier, President Sauli Niinistö commented on the tensions between the United States and Iran.

Finnish Peacekeepers Survive the Missile Strikes Against American Troops on Tuesday Night

Posted by Editorial Team | January 8, 2020 7:47 am | Nation, Politics

On Tuesday night, Iran launched over a dozen missiles at two Iraqi bases stationed by American troops and its coalition forces. Finland has peacekeeping units in the other attacked base.

Person With Guns in a Backpack Caught After Threatening a Vocational College in Central Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 7, 2020 4:20 pm | Crime, Nation

The police were alarmed to the scene just before noon on Tuesday.

12,000 Conscripts Begin Military Service in a Revamped Format

Posted by Editorial Team | January 7, 2020 9:08 am | Military

The new conscripts are the first to participate in the Training 2020 Program, a renewed conscript training of the defense forces.

The Repatriation of Children From Al Hol Has Begun

Posted by Editorial Team | December 19, 2019 9:08 am | Nation, Politics

Finland is getting ready to repatriate the first children from Al Hol.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin: The Finnish Government Wants to Repatriate Children from Al Hol Camp

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 16, 2019 7:40 pm | Nation, Politics

“There’s no obligation to help the adults who are in the camp,” Marin said.

Group of Men Attack Chemical Warehouse in Espoo; The Police Apprehend Several People in Helsinki’s Southern Harbor

Posted by Editorial Team | December 16, 2019 6:04 pm | Crime, Nation

A group of men in masks attacked a chemical warehouse in Espoo early on Monday afternoon.

PICTURES: National Lucia Sara Ray, 24, Brings Light to Snowless Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 13, 2019 8:39 pm | Culture, Gallery, Nation

The national Lucia procession illuminates downtown Helsinki.

The Police to Carry Out a 24-Hour Drunk Driving Monitoring Marathon on Friday and Saturday

Posted by Editorial Team | December 13, 2019 8:55 am | Nation

The police’s intensified surveillance of pre-Christmas traffic carried out about a month ago, caught a total of 255 suspected drunk drivers over two weekends.

Finland Aims to Halve Food Losses by 2030; Finnish Model on Display in Brussels

Posted by Editorial Team | December 13, 2019 8:21 am | Food & Drinks, Nation

“In 2010–2016, food losses accounted for almost 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.”

New Law Bans Bringing in Apples From Outside the EU to Finland; View Full List of Banned Products Without Phytosanitary Certificate

Posted by Editorial Team | December 11, 2019 8:57 am | Nation

Prohibited plants and plant products can be left in rubbish bins at the eastern border crossing points. No sanctions will be imposed for handing over goods voluntarily.

Hard Winds, Sleet and Rain Expected

Posted by Editorial Team | December 11, 2019 7:37 am | Nation

In the evening the weather is going to get milder.

Sanna Marin Appointed as Prime Minister of Finland; ‘We Want to Strengthen Equality, Education and Skills,’ Marin Says

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 10, 2019 6:10 pm | Government, Nation, Politics

She was elected in the parliament’s plenary session by votes 99-70 on Tuesday afternoon.

The Government Awards Gender Equality Prize to Equality Now Organization For Changing Discriminatory Laws

Posted by Editorial Team | December 10, 2019 7:34 am | Human Interest, Nation

According to the Finnish government, gender equality has been a conscious political decision that has made Finland one of the most successful countries in the world on many levels.

Massive Industry Strikes Begin on Monday; May Cause Disturbances in Fuel and Medicine Supply

Posted by Editorial Team | December 9, 2019 7:45 am | Business, Nation

In total, the strikes involve about 100,000 workers

It’s Official: Sanna Marin is the Prime Minister Candidate of Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 8, 2019 7:46 pm | Government, Nation, Politics

She was elected in the SDP’s party board meeting on Sunday evening.

PICTURES: 102nd Independence Day Culminates in Presidential Reception

Posted by Editorial Team | December 7, 2019 4:15 pm | Gallery, Independence Day

View the gallery.

The Police Catch 13 People During Independence Day; The Day Went According to Our Plans, the Police Say

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 7, 2019 2:01 pm | Nation

Finland’s 102nd Independence Day saw several protests.

Two Suspects Imprisoned in Relation to School Arsons in Nurmijärvi

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 5, 2019 9:26 pm | Crime, Nation, Premium

The Eastern Uusimaa Police Department have been investigating a tangle of four fires, which were suspected to have been lit on purpose in Nurmijärvi in late autumn.