Healthcare unions called off the planned industrial action as the proposed law change would have effectively forced nurses to return to work.

Finland's Parliament will on Wednesday begin discussing the possibility of applying for membership of the Nato alliance.

New evidence — including the remains of a man who went missing from Turku nearly three decades ago — was revealed as the murder trial reopened.

The chair of nurses' union Tehy says the minister "broke the strike with a forced labour law."

The NGO has decided to provide about 20 apartments in central Helsinki for the resettlement of those fleeing the war in Ukraine.

The 73-year-old president is well and working on a remote basis.

Since the halt in wood imports from Russia, energy producers are eyeing a return to peat, which was being phased out due to its climate impact.

The Institute for Health and Welfare has recently noted that face masks are still required in some areas and that people can still decide for themselves about using them.

Despite progress through the 'Housing First' initiative, long-term homelessness has increased in Finland.

Left leader Andersson wants European countries including Finland to stop funding Vladimir Putin's war.

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian-speaking business owners in the capital region report heightened levels of abuse and a downturn in business.

While Finland faces its highest inflation in many years, prices are now rising much faster in the rest of the euro area than here.

The head of the Central Finnish aviation association died in Sunday's accident, reports the newspaper Keskisuomalainen.

After ecumenical prayers on the steps of the Lutheran Cathedral, a pro-Ukraine demonstration took place at Senate Square.

While legislators should be prepared for external attempts to influence the debate, it is also possible that Russia will do nothing.

Heavy rain showers and melting snow could lead to flooding in low lying areas on Sunday and Monday.

People in Finland have in particular wanted to help Ukrainian women and children affected by the ongoing war.

Citizens of Finland can visit a total of 189 countries without the need for a visa.

While authorities have moved quickly to ensure that Ukrainian refugees can legally apply for work, questions remain as to whether they will find safe, quality jobs that provide a living.

A similar disruption occurred last week, which the company later confirmed was not the result of a cyber attack.

Russian officials have once again warned Finland and Sweden of the "consequences" of joining the Nato alliance, without specifying what the repercussions might be.

The session will take place on Wednesday 20 April and will be live streamed.

Blue and white lights adorned the city's Library Bridge in honour of Ilkka Kanerva.

The war in Ukraine is raising costs for businesses, and they will pass that on to consumers. 

Kurri has acquired 40 percent of the club from a firm linked to Russian oligarch Vladimir Potanin. 

The National Coalition Party MP had been on sick leave from his role in parliament.

Police said the suspect, who is a Finnish citizen, was motivated by revenge against a decision by authorities.

Jari Kähkönen listed personal reasons and the well-being of his family as the main reasons behind his decision.

The long holiday weekend will be busy on buses and trains, with some services already fully booked.

Paperworkers' Union members will continue the industrial action for a further two weeks after rejecting the most recent settlement proposal.