Fewer learning goals would help improve results, according to a new report.

The income thresholds will not be lowered, according to the interior ministry.

Kone's acquisition of TK Elevator would be the largest in Finnish history — and also make it the world's largest elevator company.

Last month the Security and Intelligence Service said it was seeking ordinary people who are fluent in foreign languages, particularly Russian and Chinese.

Including its supplier network, Meyer Turku's shipyard employs around 13,000 workers.

The English-language nature guide training course, which starts in August in Muonio, is aimed at improving safety in northern Finland's tourism industry.

In 2024, Daniela Owusu was the first non-white person to be selected as Finland's Lucia, part of a long-running pre-Christmas charity tradition.

Authorities suspect scammers have used face-to-face encounters to photograph payment cards and steal money from their victims.

A jubilee exhibition showcases the Finnish artist's work, including what has been voted the world's most beautiful glass object.

The SDP's Antti Lindtman made a similar call earlier this week.

Despite its fearsome reputation as an impossible-to-learn language, many immigrants to Finland eagerly take on the challenge of learning Finnish — and audiences are increasingly keen to follow their efforts on social media.

Just 10 percent of private investors think Finland's economy will grow over the next six months, according to a new survey.

Most of the roughly 2,800 participants in the drills are conscripts, with around 350 allied troops.

We discuss the challenges, frustrations and rewards of learning Finnish in the latest episode of the 'All Points North on Video' series.

Here are the main takeaways from this week's budget wrangling.

According to the foreign ministry, research shows that a country's image "can explain up to a quarter of outcomes in tourism, investment and talent attraction".

Leiniö took up hiking in his 30s and later began posting videos about his outdoor excursions on YouTube.

Vuokko Nurmesniemi, the woman behind some of fashion's most iconic designs of the 20th century, died last week.

Support for the prime minister's NCP has fallen to its lowest level in five years.

PM Petteri Orpo's administration began budget framework talks on Tuesday that are expected to shape Finland’s economic policy for the rest of its term in office.

A survey found around a quarter of young adults saying they think e-scooters are capable of carrying more than one rider. That's not the case.

Legal battles that continued for more than two decades appear to have come to an end.

The aim is to build a multi-layered counter-drone system, including a fixed surveillance system on the eastern border and the coast, as well as mobile counter-drone capabilities nationwide.

In terms of the number of victims — more than 30,000 of the therapy centre's clients — the case is the largest in Finnish history.

Finland's social security agency paid more than two billion euros in housing benefits last year.

"Just make sure that the doctor you choose is participating in the pilot study on freedom of choice in healthcare," the benefits agency says.

"If sender IDs are not authorised, it may no longer be possible to send messages to Finnish numbers after 4 May 2026," the Transport and Communications Agency says.

Housing prices have been declining in Finland for the past four years, and there's no reversal in sight, say economists.

A leading physician says a "prescription" of nature may replace medication in cases of mild depression and sleep problems.

Riikka Purra dismissed the idea that governemnt savings are targeting the most vulnerable.

With up to 10cm of snow possible in some areas and many cars already using summer tyres, traffic conditions could become hazardous.

At an EU summit in Cyprus, the Finnish PM said that the Hungarian election result opens the way to discussing Ukraine's EU membership path.

No injuries have been reported, but the company's CEO said the financial damage could reach up to 20 million euros. Dozens of vehicles were destroyed.

The changes could take effect from the start of next year.

French fighters were dispatched, with jets from Finland, Sweden, Poland, Denmark and Romania also taking part, according to the Associated Press.

Part of the reason for the decline is the country's aging population and declining birth rate.

Helsinki's annual costs may rise by two million euros, while Espoo's share could drop by three million euros.

Finland does not comment about the status of its weapons stockpiles or acquisitions, according to Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP).

The airborne mishap of a precious violin has drawn widespread attention.

Hartwall has manufactured and distributed PepsiCo's fizzy drinks in Finland since 1999.

The group recruited children from Finland for a camp in Crimea while receiving employment support from the City of Helsinki.

A new facility in Liminka will house minors involved in serious violent crime.

The Nordic region's biggest private care company, Attendo, bought the addiction treatment firm from a state-subsidised foundation.

The Finnish president will discuss Baltic security and Russia's war on Ukraine during visits by his Estonian and German counterparts.

Four parliamentary party leaders shared their views on the possibility of lowering the age of criminal liability.

Forest products giant UPM has been the biggest recipient of state handouts in three of the last six years, reaping nearly €140m during that period.

Most consumers have a gloomy outlook for the next year.

The PM said the government's employment targets will be difficult to achieve.

The justicy ministry has reversed a plan to store election data on Amazon cloud servers.

About three-quarters of respondents in a new poll said the government has done a poor job on employment.

The most popular name for girls in families who speak non-native languages was Sofia, while for boys it was Muhammad.

Speakers of Swedish and foreign languages had higher fertility rates than Finnish-speaking women.

Finland is likely on US President Donald Trump's 'good' list, according to a researcher.

The first accident caused by the bump was reported on Wednesday.

Prescription medicines are being sold illegally through messaging apps and social media.

Helsinki police suspect a gang of girls of committing around 30 crimes.

The evening will see ideal conditions for spotting the Lyrid meteor shower over Finland.

There were more than 300,000 unemployed people in Finland last month, which is around 30,000 more than a year earlier.

The violation targeted the central government's ICT service provider, Valtori, in late January.

Some 39,000 Ukrainians received welfare benefits in 2025, Kela reports.