Browsing: Finland

Cliff Notes A 29-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison for sexual interference with three boys aged 9, 12, and 14 in Jyväskylä,…

Cliff Notes Rolf Nordmo has admitted to shooting Janne Puhaka, expressing shock and remorse for the impact on her relatives, as highlighted by his defence…

As Finland grapples with significant changes to its healthcare system, residents find themselves increasingly uncertain about access to timely medical attention. Finland’s Healthcare Woes The…

Good Morning, Finland! Grab a cup of coffee as we have a quick rundown of what’s happening in the news today. Globally, the focus is…

Good Morning, Finland! Snow and rain are splashing down on Helsinki this morning, but it’s set to make way for some sunshine later in the…

An undersea telecommunications cable linking Germany and Finland has been severed, raising concerns amid already heightened tensions in Europe. The 1,170 km (730-mile) C-Lion1 fibreoptic cable connects Helsinki and Rostock, but all fibre connections in the line have been disrupted, according to Finnish network operator Cinia.  

Finland shocked by recent stabbings that police suspect are racially motivated Foreign-born citizens in Oulu, northern Finland, have said they feel unsafe following two stabbings…

Finnish police have said that the 12-year-old suspected of fatally shooting a boy at his school and causing serious injuries to two girls was driven by experiences of bullying.

A shooting at a school in Finland has killed one child and seriously injured two others. All three victims of the shooting are 12 years old, and the suspected shooter is also 12. He initially fled the scene but was later apprehended.

A shooting at a school in the city of Vantaa in Finland has left three children wounded, according to police. Authorities say they responded to the incident at Viertola school just after 09:00 (06:00 GMT) on Tuesday and have urged locals to remain indoors. 

Finland’s former conservative Prime Minister, Alexander Stubb, has won the presidential election held on Sunday, according to final results.

Stubb secured 51.6% of the vote, defeating his Green Party rival, Pekka Haavisto, the former foreign minister, who had 48.4%. Haavisto has conceded defeat.

This election marks Finland’s first since joining the NATO military alliance.

‘I’m fed up of caring about it, to be honest.’

NATO member Finland on Wednesday closed its last remaining border crossing with Russia after the government decided to seal the entire border with its eastern neighbor amid rising political tensions.

The Finnish Border Control says Digital Travel Credentials are “equally reliable” as a physical passport.

‘I’m so sorry for this stupid foolishness of mine.’

Finland’s new coalition government, which includes the far-right Finns Party, on Friday announced plans to crack down on immigration with the far right heading the interior ministry.

In this week’s Focus, we turn to the tense frontier between Russia and Finland. The rapport between these neighbouring nations has soured significantly in the wake of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Historically, their mutual border has been a theatre of confrontation and conflict. Currently, Finland is taking drastic measures by erecting a formidable barbed wire fence along this boundary. According to authorities in Helsinki, the intention behind this undertaking is twofold: ensuring the nation’s protection and enhancing scrutiny over entries from Russia.

Finnish PM Sanna Marin to divorce as she prepares to leave office Finland’s outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her husband Markus Raikkonen have announced…

Sanna Marin has announced her split from husband of three years, Markus Raikkonen.

Nato’s border with Russia doubles as Finland joins Finland has become the 31st member of NATO, with the Finnish flag set to be raised at…

Finland to officially join NATO on Tuesday Finland has been officially approved to become a member of NATO, making it the first country to join…

Sanna Marin defeated by Finland’s conservatives in tight race Petteri Orpo, the leader of the National Coalition Party, has won the Finnish election after a…

Finnish politics could see a dramatic shift to the far right in elections on Sunday as an anti-immigration party aims to replace “rock star” Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Social Democrats.

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.

Finland edged closer to joining NATO Wednesday after its parliament approved its accession and Hungary’s ruling party said it would support the bid being ratified.