Finland to share airport snow-how
Finland’s airport chief and foreign minister have promised to share the secrets of keeping runways open in the snow after harsh weather hampered trave...
Tasteful tipples outstrip binge boozing
Finns are becoming more sophisticated in their tastes in alcohol, choosing Champagnes and sparkling wines over beer and hard liquor, according to a na...
Reflectors save reindeer from road kill fate
Reindeer in Norway are being fitted with reflectors in a bid to save their lives on the road. Each year, around 500 of the animals are killed and seve...
Gene mutation makes Finnish men violent
A genetic mutation linked to possible violent outbursts and impulsivity has been found in male criminals in Finland. The mutation, known as HTR2B, was...
Ice sheet melt water doubles in a year
A glaciologist has warned that, after a year of record-breaking temperatures, the Greenland ice sheet is “retreating and thinning extensively...
Huge Helsinki crystal meth haul
Finland’s largest ever haul of amphetamines has been intercepted by drugs squad and customs officials in Helsinki.