"Actually, Finland no longer exists. It is part of the fascist West," the ex-lawmaker and former powerlifter said, according to the Russian state news agency.

Researchers say there are a record number of ticks in Finland this year, so remember to check yourself, your kids and your pets after spending time outdoors.

The general decrease in prices did not stimulate the housing market in June or during the second quarter, according to Statistics Finland.

Helsinki Archipelago has hundreds of islands - you can visit several of them on local ferries.

New figures suggest where you live plays a major role in how optimistic you feel about Finland's economy.

Most of the country will see temperatures below 20 degrees, but it will be warmer in the east.

Laundry Bear poses a serious cyber espionage threat to organisations in public administration, critical infrastructure and the defence sector, says Supo.

The initiative's backers say that "critical public services and data must be kept in the hands of Finnish and European actors”.

Nearly all the Thai labourers are working for a single firm, which pays their travel fees and has not been linked to human trafficking and exploitation, unlike others in the field.

Fraudsters are using Google Meet video calls and suspected deepfake technology to pose as law enforcement officers, according to police.

Temperatures will remain relatively low for now, but meteorologists say this summer has actually been warmer than average.

The court handed the 24-year-old a combined sentence, which is meant for extremely dangerous convicts.

The Karelia Brigade is offering crisis support for those who were present at the time of the incident.

The past five weeks of the football World Cup culminated in a final match on Sunday, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0.

Temperatures are expected to gradually rise on Wednesday.

Bankruptcies in Finland hit 30-year high this year amid global turbulence — but some firms are bucking the negative trend.

With heavy rain looming, Friday's warm summer weather is a final opportunity to enjoy the sunshine for now.

Parliamentary speaker Jussi Halla-aho (Finns) says there are "extremely serious" questions around the PM's decision to award €35m to a party colleague's sports venture.

After weeks of silence on the growing controversy, the Finnish PM said that a former NCP politician's emails pushing for funding were "completely inappropriate".

Two new taxi companies in Finland are catering solely to women and children.

Bad weather, more competition and high ticket prices have hit some of southern Finland's festivals while events in the north continue to thrive.

Around 50,000 children will start school this August.

Finland's architectural legacy has reached a new milestone.

In Utsjoki, the sun has been continuously above the horizon since the middle of May.

Rescue workers in France and Spain continued to fight wildfires and forest fires on Monday, with some of the blazes out-of-control.

Low water levels in the Nordic countries, turmoil in the Middle East and a corporate takeover may all impact electricity costs in the coming months.

Enjoying the great outdoors in Finland this summer? Be sure to check yourself carefully for ticks. Cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) have doubled this year as the parasites proliferate.

Nearly a third of the price of glass of beer in a Finnish restaurant or bar goes to taxes. The proprietor typically makes about four cents profit on a 10-euro pint.

The largest volume of imports by weight was ammonia. However Finnish imports of Russian ammonia have dropped steeply since last month.

Two people crossed into Finland near Imatra on Monday evening, days after a similar incident in Kainuu.

Parliament backed both Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his government after a nine-hour extraordinary debate over the Garden Helsinki funding controversy.

People are increasingly taking ferry rides for picnics, special saunas and just getting from one point to another.

Transport officials say the weekend's flooding caused an unprecedented number of gravel road collapses.

Russia's largest mining company, Nornickel, is moving all of its palladium refining to the Kola Peninsula.

The PM has faced weeks of growing controversy over the government's approval of €35m in support for a sports venue project led by former NCP cabinet minister.

Sara Mutanen spotted a group of Cuprina fuscella moths, which have never before been recorded in Northern Europe.

Rents throughout the capital region have declined slightly since April due to an abundant supply of flats.

The retailer sends thieves an 80-euro bill on top of demands for reimbursement for the value of the pilfered items.

The finance minister questioned why Finland needs foreign berry pickers when unemployment, particularly among young people, remains high.

Forecasters say some areas could receive almost a month's worth of rain over the weekend.

The long-established music retailer says rising online competition has left it with an unsustainable debt burden.

Stormy conditions are particularly expected in areas around Kainuu and Lapland.

It looks like a UFO… but it’s actually one of Finland’s most iconic designs.

The long-serving senator was the one who suggested that Alexander Stubb play a round of golf with Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal has previously reported.

Thirteen of the celebrated architech's designs are included on the prestigeous list.

The Supreme Court left in place former Finns Party MP Timo Vornanen's convictions related to a drunken late-night shooting incident at a Helsinki karaoke bar.

The early morning restrictions were a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and Finland's ability to combat potential stray drones.

The issue only affects mass transit mobile apps. Payments by cash, debit card or travel card should work normally.

The two former city workers are suspected of having received a total of over 600,000 euros in criminal proceeds.

Young adults remain the age group most likely to fall behind on payments, according to new figures from Suomen Asiakastieto.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo defended the government's handling of the controversial arena project as Parliament convened for an extraordinary summer session.

"The lesson we draw is simple: you do not need trust to begin a process," the leaders said in a joint opinion piece in the Financial Times.

The government says it will instead launch a review into Finland's future arena needs following weeks of controversy over the planned subsidy.

Police have apprehended a 66-year-old suspect.

The attacker published a manifesto saying that he intended to kill as many "immigrants, leftists, transsexuals and homosexuals" as possible.

The corrosive liquid caused serious skin injuries to the child.

His presence in the UK was "not conducive to the public good."

More than two million euros in tax refunds may be delayed in August due to missing account numbers. Young, first-time taxpayers are most likely to be affected.

Animal welfare groups say more pets are being surrendered or rescued, while some dogs now wait months to find a new home.

The opposition Social Democrats lead Helsingin Sanomat's latest voter sentiment survey.