The Ursa Astronomical Association, which received many reports of a bright streak in the sky, identified it as a satellite launch.

Two opposition parties have joined the list of those supporting a Finnish bid to join the military alliance.

The SDP and Greens saw a bump in support since the last poll, while approval of the Finns Party fell by the same margin.

The two Nordic nations continue to work closely together, with Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) meeting his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde in Helsinki on Friday.

In an exceptional case, the Tampere resident faced charges related to crimes allegedly committed during the Sierra Leonean and Liberian civil wars between 1999 and 2003.

Russia's attack on Ukraine had led to a sharp increase in fuel prices during March.

The retailer benefitted from a pandemic-prompted switch to online grocery shopping.

Findings from a similar review in 2021 prompted this year's round of enhanced monitoring, according to Customs officials.

The week-long walkout by municipal sector workers will take place in 10 cities across Finland from 3 May.

The ministers officially take up their new posts on Friday. 

The nuclear reactor is expected to produce around 14 percent of Finland’s electricity once it is fully operational.

Finnair is not allowed to fly through Russian airspace, and that is a challenge for the company's business model. 

Rules and limits on noise from concerts and events would be more relaxed in a designated night-time district, compared to other parts of the city, the proposal says.

City authorities say the decision is due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The fast food chain says it has invested about 15 million euros in its Russian operations since opening the first outlet there in 2010.

This week's podcast explores the phenomenon of "third culture kids" in a Finnish context.

A proposal aimed at resolving the escalating healthcare sector dispute is expected this week.

The Financial Times reports that several firms, including Uniper, were preparing to use a new Kremlin-required purchase arrangement which has been criticised as circumventing EU sanctions.

Finland and Sweden could join Nato quickly if they decide to apply, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said earlier on Thursday ahead of talks with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö.

A spike in infections may occur after May Day festivities, according to Eeva Ruotsalainen of the Helsinki and Uusimaa hospital district.

Around 81,000 public sector employees could be involved in the industrial action, affecting schools, daycares and other services.

The news article in question did not identify a man under investigation for suspected crimes, but it did include a link to another site that named him.

A survey finds more people than ever saying they approve of Finland joining the military alliance.

Somali people with first hand experience of war in their home country are more likely to be concerned about the consequences of Finland applying to join Nato.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin called the invasion of Ukraine a "violation of humanity."

Nine percent of pupils in the eighth and ninth grades were victims of sexual abuse last year, the ministry says.

President Sauli Niinistö is back at home after spending less than two days in a Helsinki hospital.

Gennady Timchenko is a target of EU and US sanctions, while the arena has stood unused for the past month.

Finland and Russia agreed to a 50 year contract on the lease of the cross-border canal in 2013.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine coupled with high inflation has hit consumer confidence levels.