Finland to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports from June 2026, With Limited Exceptions and Transition Period
Finland will stop accepting non-biometric Russian passports from June 1, with a few exceptions.
Read More
Category: Latest
Customs Seize Record Amounts of Narcotics and Weapons in 2025 Amid Surge in Designer Drugs and Tobacco Smuggling
In the past year, Finnish Customs reported a decrease in narcotics offences but recorded record-high seizures of drugs, medicines, weapons and cigarettes.
Read More
Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen Win UMK 2026 with ‘Liekinheitin’; Set to Represent Finland at Eurovision
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.
Read More
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to Visit Rome for Diplomatic Talks, Business Forum and Arctic Policy Speech
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) is scheduled to visit Rome from March 2 to 3 to enhance diplomatic and economic relations between Finland and Italy.
Read More
Suspected Homicide in Espoo: Police Respond to a Violent Incident, Suspect Apprehended
While responding to a violent incident at a private residence in Rastaspuisto, Espoo, on the night between Friday and Saturday, the police found a victim dead.
Read More
