Famous Chechen couple granted asylum in Finland
A Chechen couple featured in the award-winning Finnish documentary The 3 Rooms of Melancholia has been granted asylum in Finland.
Helsinki rejects Guggenheim plans
Finnish politicians have finally rejected plans to build a new Guggenheim museum in Helsinki. The decision was made by only a narrow vote, with eight ...
Swedish sex ed video causes friction in Finland
A Swedish sex education video that examines all issues of sexuality and orientation has been met with mixed reactions in Finnish schools.
Finnish politician sentenced in money for influence case
A controversial former government minister has been handed a 15-month suspended prison sentence in Finland for his part in a bribery case that saw him...
Finnish ministers debate biker vest ban
Lawmakers in Finland are discussing on the possibility of a nationwide ban on motorcycle gang vests.
Finnish union boss suspended amid bullying investigation
In a victory for workers, the boss of Finland’s Transport Union (AKT) has been suspended while a police investigation into allegations of bullying and...
New Zealand apologises for Finland jibes
New Zealand’s transport minister has apologised for insulting Finland, claiming his remarks were sarcastic and just made in jest.
Finnish women inject Botox into social lives
‘Botox parties’, where groups of women gather to inject themselves with the muscle paralysing agent, are becoming more popular in Finland, according t...