Finnish President Sauli Niinistö is meeting US President Joe Biden on Friday evening Finnish time.

"I do not support war at all and the situation is getting worse all the time," one Russian man said, on the condition that his comments would not be published before he was safely in Finland.

Greens, National Coalition and SDP MPs were more likely than others to say they had been targeted.

If Finland decides to join up, the process of acquiring Nato membership may be complex.

The ambassador attended a plenary session of parliament on Thursday.

The strike would last for two weeks and would affect six hospital districts.

Some of the members are as young as 12 years old.

This week the All Points North podcast looks at how the crisis is rippling through Finland.

Finland's foreign ministry clarified that the ambassador's speech was intended to convey support for Finland and Sweden.

The presidents are to discuss Russia's attack on Ukraine, the war's impact on European security arrangements and bilateral co-operation between Finland and the United States, according to the statement. 

Wastewater tests continue to indicate a significant amount of coronavirus residue.

President Sauli Niinistö said Finland's security environment is undergoing "rapid and extreme change".

The company said the closure of Russian airspace to flights from the EU will have a significant impact on its operations.

Trust towards Finland's eastern neighbour has declined dramatically, a trend that does not surprise researchers.

The Swedish Air Force described the incident as being "particularly serious" given the current situation, and called the Russian actions unprofessional and irresponsible.

The latest initiative achieved the required support within one week, and calls on the government to apply for Nato membership on the basis of constitutionally-protected human rights.

Survey respondents were asked which party they would vote for if a parliamentary election would be held now.

It is over 2 years since the first coronavirus cases were detected in Finland, tabloid Iltalehti writes.

Meanwhile, members of the two countries' militaries took part in joint drills in the Baltic Sea near Sweden.

Finns looking to party flocked to dance floors as restaurants and nightclubs were once again allowed to open their doors. Yle headed into the Helsinki night to document the excitement.

Concerns about world events have been reflected in the demand for iodine, which can be used to prevent the absorption of radiation.

Beverage manufacturer Hartwall announced on Wednesday that it had terminated its marketing collaboration with Helsinki Halli.

Former Finns Party leader and current chair of Parliament's foreign affairs committee Jussi Halla-aho said that Western military intervention in Ukraine cannot be ruled out.

The Prime Minister made the comments following a meeting with party leaders on Tuesday night.

The measure comes into effect from Wednesday 2 March.

OP Financial Group said that banks may have to carry out additional investigations due to sanctions on Russia, in which case customers may experience delays in payment of wages.

In future Yle should attach moving pictures or audio to text based articles. The rules do not apply to minority languages.

Russia's attack on Ukraine has heightened tensions in Finland, with an increase in defence spending considered "inevitable".

Newspapers report that the chair of Parliament's Foreign Affairs committee said Western intervention in the war in Ukraine would soon be inevitable.

The immigration agency plans to increase accommodation capacity at its reception centres.