Economic and business impacts of the "new Iron Curtain" will be particularly felt around eastern Finland, Olli Rehn tells Yle.

The candidate has previously been seen wearing colours which support the fascist Lapua Movement.

Millions in assets were also seized from Russian and Belarusian transportation firms.

The company often advertises sales featuring 80-90 percent discounts on prices that were never previously charged, according to the consumer authority.

The re-located equipment is enough to arm one battalion or roughly 800 soldiers, according to Russia expert Marko Eklund. 

This step opens up the ratification process, during which all 30 Nato member state legislatures will need to approve the accession of the two Nordic countries.

A total of 40 million euros in hidden income was found during the audit, according to tax officials.

However, other extra expenses will further cost the company hundreds of thousands of euros, the firm says.

Finland's terrorism threat assessment level currently stands at two out of a four-point scale — also referred to as "increased," according to Supo, the Finnish Security Intelligence Service.

Police are opening a preliminary investigation and suspect the man who transported the dogs of aggravated animal welfare offences.

There were five drownings over Midsummer weekend alone. On average, Finland sees about seven drownings during that period.

The mayor of Lappeenranta, in eastern Finland, has suggested that if it's necessary, a military base could be set up at the city's airport.

With few exceptions, the proportion of women on corporate boards in Finland has increased steadily over the years.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto also expressed his condolences after the shooting.

Starting next year, healthcare costs will be shouldered by wellbeing services counties rather than municipalities.

Hospital districts across Finland have been unable to recruit sufficient numbers of summer workers to cover staff holidays.

Police estimate that between 70,000 and 80,000 people attended the Helsinki Pride parade on Saturday.

A young man was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in a jet ski accident on Saturday.

Finland's bear population has risen to as much as 2,400, but fluctuates as animals move across the Russian border.

Police estimated that 70-80,000 people took part in the Helsinki Pride march on Saturday.

Some trains in and out of Helsinki were cancelled due to staff shortages, but otherwise rail officials expect smoother service this weekend.

The Police Department of Eastern Finland congratulated Sysi on saving many lives and helping to catch several criminal suspects throughout a distinguished career.

The Centre Party MP made the announcement on social media.

Festival-goers across the country have been eagerly awaiting the return of live music events following the lifting of Covid restrictions.

The proposed changes to the Border Guard Act would be precautionary measures to deal with the threat of hybrid influencing.

The protestors attempted to disrupt a story time event hosted by a drag queen for children aged 6-10.

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on Finland and Sweden to "fulfill the promises" made to Turkey.

The four multi-role corvettes were originally scheduled to be ready by 2028.

Turkey has called on Finland and Sweden to extradite about 33 terrorism suspects.

The US President made the statement in a press conference concluding the Nato summit in Madrid.