The ownership stake transfers from the state's holding company to the state itself.

Finland has strict rules on selling alcohol online. 

Over one centimetre of snowfall was measured in Lapland before 9am on Tuesday morning, meeting the required criteria to be declared this winter's 'first snow'.

The new strategy is aimed at freeing up testing capacity and shifting more resources into diagnosing and treating other diseases.

The sophisticated phishing operation led to hundreds of people in Finland being defrauded of an estimated total of 375,000 euros.

The uptick was driven by rising prices for petrol, diesel and home renovations.

While in general Finland's coronavirus vaccine take-up is approaching target levels, some communities are lagging far behind, and could be subject to continuing restrictions as the rest of society opens up.

Due to tight living conditions that caused local outbreaks, nearly 300 berry pickers were diagnosed with Covid-19 in July and August.

Newspapers report a new government coronavirus testing plan, and that Covid passports might not be needed after all.

People in more than half a dozen neighbourhoods of the city said they heard the sound at just before midnight.

The institution said it needs to save 14 million euros annually but noted that teaching and research jobs are not at risk.

Nationwide autumn matriculation exams began in Finland on Monday with precautions in place even for students who have had two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Most cleaning agents will wipe coronavirus off surfaces, according to new research by the University of Tampere.

The first ice crystals of the season fell in Finnish Lapland on Monday.

Luumäki in South Karelia is covering one family's €660 rent for depicting small-town life on social media.

Surveys indicate a minority of Finns are ready to see cannabis become legal, though many welcome the debate.

Newspapers look at reactions to a proposal to legalise marijuana and some of the political implications for the Greens.

The Greens have become the first party in the Finnish government – and Parliament – to call for legalisation of marijuana.

The film marks a comeback for Poikolainen, who was a successful stage actor before becoming blind and partly paralysed due to MS.

Many workers have expressed concern about a move toward privatisation, which they say would undercut working contracts, quality and safety.

A war crimes trial at Pirkanmaa District Court in Tampere, which began early this year, is being extended.

The acting party chair will be chosen from among three deputy chairs elected on Saturday. Of these, climate researcher Atte Harjanne gained the most votes.

A van carrying six people slid off a road on the west coast, killing one person. Police do not believe that alcohol was involved.

Finnish politicians often hold multiple roles in different decision-making bodies.

Turnover from major events has decreased by more than 90 percent due to the coronavirus crisis, according to the stadium foundation's CEO.

Finland's government has declared it wants the country to be carbon neutral by 2035, but has not said how that will be achieved. 

The three convicted teenagers have until 4 October to decide whether or not to appeal the court's verdict.

The government agreed in the budget to support regional aviation.

Left Alliance city councillor Suldaan Said Ahmed replaces outgoing party colleague Paavo Arhinmäki in Parliament.

More focus on cyber threats and a restructuring of combat forces are key elements in the latest official report on developing Finland's defence capabilities.