Over a third of children examined for obesity had prediabetes — a condition that can potentially progress to type 2 diabetes, if left untreated.

Meanwhile, around 70 percent of young adults said they had nvever bought items from online shops outside the EU, a new survey has found.

The importance of older taxpayers has risen markedly over the past decade.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) said that MPs should set an example of dignified behaviour.

Finns Party chair Riikka Purra said the government will announce new rules on study-based immigration soon, and launched a campaign to encourage the use of Finnish language.

Only the Finns Party dismisses the idea of a state apology to the Sámi people, as called for by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP).

The former rapper spent about eight years in Finland, during which time he accumulated an extensive record of violent crimes.

The current government will not be forced to make more budget adjustments due to an exception based on defence spending.

The president was scheduled to visit Texas early next week for the roll-out of the first of Finland's new F-35 fighter jets.

"This is irresponsible, childish and stupid. It’s obvious that it offends people," said Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz, chair of the Swedish People’s Party (SPP).

The man was previously convicted of kidnapping his own children from a playground in Ulvila and taking them abroad, out of the reach of Finnish child welfare authorities.

Being a minority living on the western coast could be good for you.

At least eight people have crossed the border from Russia into Finland illegally this year. So far, two of them have been returned to Russia.

The cybercriminal network coerces or threatens children into committing sexual violence, into harming themselves or other children, or into torturing pets.

The Financial Supervisory Authority (Fiva) found shortcomings in the bank's collection of data intended to prevent customers from getting around sanctions on Russia.

Fewer students who pass the matriculation examination find places to continue their studies right away.

The medical helpline will be available across mainland Finland during the festive period.

The decision to strip Sarah Dzafce of her Miss Finland crown due to her use of an apparent racist gesture has not gone down well in the Finns Party.

The government's proposal would make it easier for employers to dismiss staff.

The number of extortion cases has grown significantly in just a few years, with boys the targeted victims in more than 90 percent of cases.

Relief from winter depression often arrives after the first week of bright light therapy, according to a researcher.

Sarah Dzafce, who has a foreign background through her Kosovan father, was crowned Miss Finland in September.

Children's physical fitness levels have improved for the third year in a row, according to results of the latest Move! initiative.

The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral relations between Finland and the Netherlands, as well as discussions around support for Ukraine.

The former Finns Party politician was recently found guilty of assault, making unlawful threats and various firearms offences in relation to a late-night incident at a karaoke bar in April 2024.

The US is planning a rule that would require foreign tourists to show a five-year social media history before allowing them to visit the country.

An informal conference of ministers was held on Wednesday to discuss migration issues as well as current interpretations of the European Convention on Human Rights.

An average of 16 people drown each year in Finland as a result of falling through ice.

Many parts of Finland will see sunshine on Friday for the first time this month.

The publication calls Finnish President Alexander Stubb "the caddy".