‘Black Xmas’ looms for Lapland
Finnish Lapland, the official home of Santa Claus, could experience snow-free ‘black Christmases’ by 2050, according to a new study.
Get noticed, go naked
A Finnish study has discovered that the less clothes people wear, the more quickly their image is processed by others.
Gaming geeks better at English
Finnish boys are pulling in better grades in English than Finnish girls because they spend more time playing computer games, according to a new report...
Two pints of lager and a blood pressure test
Barflies in Helsinki are benefiting from a little extra customer care, as the city’s health services descend into uncharted territory.
Fur shop arson conviction overturned
Finland’s Supreme Court has overturned a decision to jail a mentally ill man who claimed he burnt down a fur shop during a meeting with his doctor.
MP rapped for controversial island exile comment
A right-wing Finnish Politician has been given a final warning by fellow party members for suggesting that homosexuals and Somalis should be sent to l...
Notorious gangster arrested again
One of Finland’s most notorious criminals, Raimo Tienhaara, has been arrested for aggravated drug crimes.
Amnesty condemns Finland-Middle East arms deals
Amnesty International has criticised Finland for exporting weapons to Middle Eastern governments during the ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings.