Finnish films impress at international awards
A Finnish film about illegal immigration has scooped the audience award at the Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF). Aki Kaurismäki’s Le Havre...
Finnish army admits keeping bomb map secret
Finland’s defence forces have admitted having a secret list of all the places around the country where there could still be munitions left over from t...
Finland rugby kicked into touch
It’s official: Finland has the worst-ranked rugby team in the world and as the sport’s elite continue to fight for the World Cup in New Zealand, the F...
Finnish customs report increased drug smuggling to Russia
Officials in Finland are becoming concerned about an apparent increase in the amount of drugs being transported through the country to Russia.
Terrorists arrested but alert level remains low in Finland
Finland is to remain on a low terrorist alert despite the recent arrest of two people thought to have been involved in the recruitment and financing o...
Police perks probed in Finland
An investigation into the secret perks of being a police officer has been launched in Finland.
Escaped killer found dead in hotel room
A terminally ill murderer has been found dead in a hotel room in southern Finland after failing to return from his prison leave in August.
Hospital fire caused by faulty cables
A fire at Turku University Hospital on Friday 2nd September was caused by a short circuit in out-of-date electrical cabling, according to reports.