Finland Today
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:33:02 +0000Some Finnish Cities Implement Face-Covering Restrictions in Schools for Safety and Recognition
A few Finnish cities have implemented or considered policies restricting face-covering accessories in schools.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:43:11 +0000Finns Party MP Ari Koponen Proposes Abolishing National and Guaranteed Pensions for Immigrants
Ari Koponen, a Finns Party MP, has proposed abolishing national and guaranteed pensions for immigrants to improve the sustainability of Finland’s pension system and discourage immigration motivated by social security benefits. Ari Koponen, a me...
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:29:43 +0000President Alexander Stubb to Visit London for Talks on Global Order, European Cooperation and Finnish Innovations
Next week, President Alexander Stubb will travel to London accompanied by his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:18:11 +0000Spring Matriculation Exams Begin with Record Number of Candidates and Increased Retakes
The spring matriculation exams have commenced today, Tuesday, starting with a reading comprehension test in the native language and literature. This year, 50,400 candidates have registered for the examination.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:43:36 +0000Helsinki Regional Transport Authority HSL Announces Potential Layoffs
The potential layoffs affect dozens of people, and the goal is to 'enhance internal efficiency.'
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:45:51 +0000Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov Visits Finland for Talks on Bilateral Relations and Security Policy
Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uzbekistan is visiting Finland to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss foreign and security policy with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP).
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:17:38 +0000Finland to Host a Deployable NATO Module in Riihimäki
Antti Häkkänen, Finland's minister of defense, announced the establishment of a NATO Deployable CIS Module (DCM) in Riihimäki, set to begin operations in early 2027. This module aims to enhance NATO’s defense capabilities for Finland and the Hig...
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:24:35 +0000Women’s Day March in Helsinki Draws 20,000; VIDEO
The Women's Day march in central Helsinki drew an estimated 20,000 participants, both women and men, united in a call to promote gender equality.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:47:01 +0000President Stubb Visits India: Finland and India Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Joint Plans for Digitalization and Sustainability
The visit featured key engagements such as the Raisina Dialogue keynote and bilateral talks, focusing on strategic partnerships in AI development.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +0000Finnair Organizes Special Flights from Oman to Repatriate Stranded Passengers Amid Middle East Security Concerns
Finnair is organizing special flights from Muscat, Oman to Helsinki to repatriate around 1,200 customers stranded in Dubai after flight cancellations caused by Middle East security concerns.