Preliminary figures show signs that the Finnish economy may have started to pick up towards the end of 2020.

Finland has announced its bid for the next three-year term (2022–2024) of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC).

The tabloid Iltalehti writes that coronavirus exposure in schools is a continuing worry for many parents.

The man now faces a 20-month suspended sentence for defrauding state gaming firm Veikkaus.

THL reports that 210,194 people in Finland (3.8% of the population) had received coronavirus vaccinations as of Monday.

Authorities have characterised the outfit as Finland's most dangerous criminal organisation.

The Finnish foreign minister expressed concerns on behalf of the EU at a joint press conference in St Petersburg.

However, the intensive care specialist warns that the fight against the pandemic is not over.

The City of Lahti is having success in expanding variety in primary school language learning.

More than 40 percent of new cars are expected to be all-electric or plug-in hybrids by 2025.

Births may rise by 10 percent in the Helsinki-Uusimaa region in March compared to last year.

Morning papers look at presidential prospects, virus variant concerns, and a growing markets in used electronic devices.

Protesters denounced restrictions aimed at combating the spread of coronavirus.

Authorities in Lapland worry about Covid spreading in the region as domestic travellers head north for the ski holiday.

Mutated strains of the virus account for one in ten new infections in the capital region, according to HUS.

The Prime Minister on Saturday said the pandemic was not a good reason to postpone local elections.

A fifty-percent rise in smartwatch sales shows coronavirus is changing consumer behaviour.

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto is travelling to St Petersburg next week to meet his counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

Healthcare providers in Finland say they are receiving calls from people attempting to jump the line.

The breath test was developed in Finland. 

One third of respondents in Finland said they had a diminished opinion of the EU, but they still regarded EU membership as a good thing. 

The case has been passed on to prosecutors for consideration.

A 16-year-old boy was found dead in December after a prolonged period of bullying.

The Allergy and Asthma Federation's former CEO used the organisation's credit card to buy alcohol, reports Helsingin Sanomat.

False information is raising suspicions about the side-effects of vaccines, including among members of the immigrant community.

Morning papers report that hybrid and electric cars accounted for 32 percent of new car sales in Finland in December.

Vastaamo's business will be sold to Verve, where Vastaamo's clients can continue their therapy.

Six female producers were nominated in the Best Film category, a new record.

All Points North asked the Finns Party chair why his supporters have said they're reluctant to get the Covid vaccine.

The codetermination negotiations concern the sales and distribution centre operations of the struggling retailer.