The Finnish men's national ice hockey team, known as the Lions, advances to the medal rounds in the Olympic tournament.

Wille Rydman has been unanimously chosen by the Finns Party to become Finland’s new Minister of Social Affairs and Health, following the resignation of Kaisa Juuso (Finns).

President Alexander Stubb will visit Paris on 23 February 2026 to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. The agenda includes peace efforts, current security policy issues and other topics.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is visiting New Delhi from February 17 to 20, accompanied by a business delegation, to enhance economic relations and showcase Finland’s expertise in artificial intelligence.

Nurses in Northern Finland will go on strike from February 17 to 19, while broader restrictions, including a conditional ban on shift changes and job hunting at major care groups, will continue across the sector.

The Finnish government has proposed cutting integration funding by around 47 million euros.

Finland has also been asked to attend but has not accepted the invitation.

The Lions will now face off against Canada in Friday's semi-final.

"If it happens, I might not swim here anymore," a frequent user of the public pool in Lohja told Hufvudstadsbladet about the gender-neutral changing room plans.

The citizens' initiative was started in 2022.