The government is set to discuss increases to defence spending against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Finland's state-owned rail operator VR says it is trying to add more trains to its Helsinki-St. Petersburg connection.

Finland's President Sauli Niinistö met US President Joe Biden in Washington on Friday.

The meeting agenda includes Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the impact on Europe's security situation and continued cooperation between Finland and Sweden.

Construction of civil defence shelters is a nearly century-old tradition in Finland, but some of the emergency facilities are quite old and equipped with outdated gear.

The cooperative said Russia's invasion of Ukraine was the main reason for withdrawing from the country.

Around 800 people have been queuing up daily at the Pasila police station in the capital.

A Finnish lieutenant colonel says the nuclear plant attack was a non-sensical act.

Elokapina activists had blocked traffic in the city last August as they called on the government to declare a climate emergency.

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all and the situation is getting worse all the time," one Russian man said, on the condition that his comments would not be published before he was safely in Finland.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