A Russian business daily reports that President Vladimir Putin issued a decree which prevents foreign energy companies from selling off their Russian operations without special permission.

Economic Affairs Minister Mika Lintilä (Cen) says the government must decide on measures to limit the sharp rise in energy bills within the next couple of weeks.

According to Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP), the EU should expand sanctions to limit travel by Russian citizens.

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, public debate has heated up over the need for the statue.

The Turku Court of Appeal has agreed to allow prosecutors to appeal a ruling in an unprecedented war crimes case. Last April, a district court dismissed charges against a Sierra Leonean who has lived in Finland for more than a decade.

The Transport Infrastructure Agency said that vandalism was the suspected cause of the damage. Police have launched an investigation.

Due to the energy crisis in Europe, Finland may have to limit household electricity supply in order to avoid shortages.

An application for a new visa may not be granted if a previous visa issued by Finland has clearly been used just for transit to another country.

The USS Kearsarge leaves Helsinki on Monday for joint exercises with the Finnish Defence Forces in the Baltic Sea.

Olkiluoto 3 and new wind turbines are expected to bring Finland electricity self-sufficiency for the first time in decades.

In an interview with Maaseudun Tulevaisuus, the Finnish president added that relations between the West and Russia are "impossible to imagine" after the war in Ukraine.

After Saturday's high winds caused severe power outages, roughly 1,000 households are still without electricity.

A cohort of social and health care professionals and students demand that Finland cuts itself off from Russian fossil fuels immediately.

While the Finnish Intelligence and Security Service (Supo) wants to crack down on disinformation, experts in criminal law have reservations about the proposal.

Electrical storm and wind warnings are in effect, particularly in the eastern portions of the country.

Finland has seen an increase in drug overdose deaths in recent years, according to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

The Ministry of the Interior warns that if funding is not reached, there may be personnel reductions in the police.

The participation of Russian drivers and protests by Extinction Rebellion are marring one of the biggest sporting events in Finland.

The tech system firm's CEO says the main issue is adequate training.

The US ambassador to Finland said he is optimistic that the Senate's overwhelming support will inspire the remaining members to quicken their ratification processes.

The 257-metre amphibious assault ship ties up in Helsinki's Hernesaari harbour until Monday.

Rain spells and war-prompted picker shortages have left farmers unable to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

With an energy crisis looming, Finland's schools have been instructed to plan for possible power, heating, and data network disruptions.

The minister suggested paying families with children a one-time bonus at the end of the year, but the children's ombudsman says that's not enough for Finland's most vulnerable.

Russian tourists have been able to access Europe via bus and car rides across the Finnish border.

President Sauli Niinistö spoke with Yle about Finland's and Sweden's Nato bids, a day after the US ratified their applications.

The opposition National Coalition Party is still the most popular party in Finland, while support for the prime minister's Social Democrats was just over 20 percent.

Following hours of debate, the upper legislative body of the US voted 95 to one to admit Finland and Sweden into the defence alliance.

The increase was partly due to more ships operating, and partly the result of increased passenger confidence after Covid travel restrictions were lifted, according to Tallink.

The items in question were seen as potentially enhancing Russia's military capabilities.