Finland is experiencing unusually warm spring weather, with meteorologists predicting temperatures to rise close to 15°C later this week as sunshine returns. These mild conditions are typically seen in mid-April.

During the night, the ice under the tent began to break up and nearly all of their gear fell into the water.

The Landlord Association says that "benefit changes, the weak economic situation and growing unemployment have weakened the ability of hundreds of thousands of tenants to pay," while immigrants are more likely to share housing.

Finland's main opposition leader, Antti Lindtman, called for a halt to government plans to remove legal restrictions on nuclear weapons from Finnish law and demanded a cross-party review of the country's nuclear policy.

Finnish firms are receiving record numbers of applications for summer jobs as the country grapples with the EU's highest rate of unemployment.

Measurements of fine particles in the air were at their highest level so far this year on Wednesday.

Finland’s education ministry has proposed ending religious instruction in primary schools and replacing it with a single shared worldview subject for all pupils, citing equality concerns and rising education costs as student numbers decline. A working group appointed by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture has proposed scrapping religious instruction in comprehensive schools and replacing it with a single worldview subject taught to all pupils. The proposal forms part of a wider re...

Finest Future sold places at Finnish high schools to international students, but the initiative has garnered widespread criticism since its inception.

2,000 athletes from 50 countries took part in the World Swimming Championship in Oulu, Finland, announced the Hungarian Ice Swimming Association.

The European Central Bank has imposed a financial penalty of €2.26 million on Nordea after its Finnish subsidiary incorrectly reported credit risk exposures for several years, breaching European…

The ECB said that Nordea Finance Finland wrongly reported its credit exposures and breached a limit on major lending risks. The bank may appeal the decision to the EU Court of Justice.

The Italian Ambassador to Finland, Nicola Todaro Marescotti, met with representatives of the Finland-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Finnish Parliament in Helsinki.

Algorithms appear to favour provocative and emotionally charged political posts.

Finland’s security service warned on Tuesday that extremist violence among young people and attempts by organised crime groups to enter state institutions pose growing risks to national security.

Traditional reindeer racing that's been delighting spectators for decades in Finland brought hundreds of fans to the Salla Reindeer Cup in the frigid town of Salla this past w...

Reindeer racing thrills spectators in Finland’s frigid north near the Russian border  AP News

Outokumpu's sustainability chief has proposed that a carbon tax could be an effective measure to protect the European steel industry from foreign competition.

Thousands of NATO troops are in Finland for the Cold Response 26 exercise, with local shopkeepers noting soldiers' preference for energy drinks, crisps, and sweets.

Police say the two teens suspected of starting the fire may have been contracted to set it.

"It's really nice to be here," said Otso Friström, who arrived on an evacuation flight to Finland with his family early on Monday morning.

Thousands of people, estimated at up to 15,000, marched through central Helsinki to mark International Women’s Day, advocating for stronger protection of women's rights.

Alexander Stubb tells Mumbai students that clean energy innovation and local action are key to tackling global crisis

Thousands of new apartments stand empty as the housing market remains sluggish, while prices of older homes have dropped.

The islands can be accessed by a water transport link, the Eastern Archipelago Route, which starts on weekends in May.

Finland’s Social Affairs and Health Minister Wille Rydman has defended a controversial government proposal on digital technology in elder care while signalling further reductions in funding for social and health organisations, prompting criticism from opposition lawmakers. Speaking on Yle’s Ykkösaamu programme, Rydman rejected claims that the government plans to replace care workers with technology in residential elder care facilities. The proposal would allow staffing requirements in round...

Finland head coach Jacob Friis has praised Viljami Sinisalo as Celtic’s current first-choice goalkeeper, but admitted the stopper could spend the upcoming international window travelling without see...

A heavy low-pressure system along the Norwegian coast is bringing windy weather to Finland. Strong gusts have already reached the fells of Lapland and parts of Ostrobothnia.

Inflation in Finland during February was primarily driven by increased prices for beef, electricity, and cigarettes, while falling interest rates on loans helped to dampen the overall rate.

Delivery platform Wolt is implementing stricter controls, including enhanced identity checks and a one-account policy, and establishing a dedicated enforcement unit to prevent illegal work and account misuse among its couriers, aiming to curb the grey economy on its platform.

A free food distribution program in Helsinki has closed after more than three decades because surplus food donations from retailers and producers have fallen by approximately 80 percent, making it impossible to meet the needs of a growing number of people.

Defence technology is now drawing investors to Finnish companies.

A recent survey indicates an eleven percentage point increase in the number of 25-34 year olds in Finland who are saving money for retirement, driven by concerns about the future.

Restaurant Palace in Helsinki has retained its position at the top of Finland’s 50 Best Restaurants list for the seventh consecutive year.

Making kids go to school would help combat radicalisation, according to Finland's Security and Intelligence Service (Supo).

Vantaa schools banned face coverings on Monday.

In Finland, kids take hovercraft to school over frozen Baltic Sea  Kuwait Times

The illegal import of nicotine pouches is rising significantly, according to Finnish Customs.

The electricity connection between Finland and Sweden is expected to be offline for "hours." The cause of the power failure is under investigation.

February saw exceptionally heavy rainfall in Western Europe, with scientists linking the 'exceptional' wetness and pattern of weather extremes to climate change, as global temperatures reached 1.49C above preindustrial levels for the month.

Finnish pair wins a barrel of ale in annual ‘wife-carrying’ contest in England  AP News

NATO and allied forces have commenced a significant military exercise, 'Cold Response 26,' across northern Finland, Norway, and Sweden, enhancing the alliance's focus on Arctic defense and expanding its command presence in Finland.

Finnish police say organised crime networks recruited teenagers to carry out a contract killing attempt linked to a drug debt, after a fire in a residential building in Vantaa placed dozens of residents in danger last December. The investigation by Helsinki Police centres on a stairwell fire in the Korso district of Vantaa on 17 December 2025. Authorities suspect two boys aged 15 set the blaze as part of a planned murder attempt targeting a relative of a person who owed money from a drug deal.

A summary of Monday's newspaper topics includes discussions on conflicting interests, teen crime, and a notable proposal suggesting a €6,000 payment at birth to kickstart a newborn's future retirement.

Finland is scheduled to organise a repatriation flight on Sunday for Finnish citizens departing from Oman.

Finland’s housing market recorded fewer transactions in February 2026, yet price indicators in large cities showed signs of recovery after a prolonged decline. Data from the Finnish Association of Real Estate Agencies points to weak consumer confidence while wage growth and lower property values improved affordability for buyers. A total of 4,039 housing transactions took place across Finland in February. The figure marks a decline of 9.4 per cent from the same month in 2025. The data inclu...

Finnish prisons are experiencing overcrowding and violence, leading to the rapid expansion of facilities with new cell blocks under construction at Helsinki and Kylmäkoski prisons.

Food delivery company Wolt plans to expand its operations by launching a new employee benefits platform, Wolt Benefits, in Finland by summer 2026, a move expected to challenge established players in the market.

FireFox Gold is investigating why Finland is emerging as a significant new frontier for gold exploration in Europe, highlighting the region's potential.

This week has seen debate on whether working pays off when it's time to retire.

As waistlines expand, physical fitness in the country is steadily deteriorating, reports Helsingin Sanomat.

Lukas Hradecky (36) is set to make his return to the first team for AS Monaco for this weekend’s game against Stade Brestois, Sébastien Pocognoli has confirmed. Injuries have limited the Finland i...

Finland's education minister has rejected calls for a ban on homeschooling, despite the number of children being educated at home tripling over the past six years.

Young people in Finland report growing pressure over work, studies and the future, while overall life satisfaction has fallen to the lowest level recorded since the Youth Barometer began more than…

Metsähallitus, Finland's state-owned forest agency, achieved its best-ever business results last year due to high timber prices but is prohibited from investing those profits into its Parks & Wildlife division, leading to cuts in recreation area spending.

A general stated that Finland is part of three areas identified by NATO for rapid response, indicating NATO's preparedness to operate in southern Finland.

According to the annual youth survey, young people's satisfaction with their lives has dropped to a historic low.

Communities like Secret Club and the Foundher Table are helping immigrant women find a place in Finland where they truly belong.

Finland is advised to enjoy Tuesday's sunshine, as the national meteorologist forecasts a shift to cloudy and rainy conditions with cooler temperatures expected to arrive on Wednesday.

Finland's main opposition party, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has stated its opposition to nuclear power in the country, with opposition leader Antti Lindtman criticizing the government for attempting to push through such a significant change without proper parliamentary consultation.

Fingrid says the disruption is apparently due to a substation fault near Rauma on Finland's west coast. The cause remains unclear – and so does the possible impact on spot electricity prices.

Ilkka Oyj announced the acquisition of its own shares on March 9, 2026, as part of its ongoing financial strategies.

The on-court success of Finland's men's basketball team in particular is behind the rising popularity of the sport.

To have and to hold took on a new meaning for about two dozen couples who put their relationships to the test on a grassy hill in southern England.

(ANSA) - HELSINKI, 09 MAR - Helsinki is preparing to celebrate Italian design. On March 9, on the occasion of Italian Design Day 2026, the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute are…

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo completed a perfect cross-country skiing World Cup weekend in Lahti, Finland with victory in the men's 10-kilometre race, while Frida Karlsson overcame a stumble to win the women's event on Sunday. Norway's Klæbo was victorious after 23 minutes 22.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo was once again unbeatable as he claimed men's sprint win in the cross-country World Cup in Lahti, Finland on Saturday.

Finland’s Stubb Sees Iran Strikes Curbing Russian War in Ukraine  Bloomberg.com