Armed bank robbery at midday rocks Klaukkala
An armed robber walked into the Klaukkala branch of Nordea Bank at midday on Monday before making off with a large amount of cash. The risky robbery, ...
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Finnish biker handed whopping 54,000-euro speeding fine
A man in Finland has received a fine of 54,000 euros after being caught speeding, with authorities saying the large amount was in relation to his inco...
Eurovision: Band consisting of members with learning disabilities to represent Finland
A unique Finnish punk band made up of four members with learning disabilities is to represent the Nordic country in this year’s Eurovision Song Contes...
Finland: Companies paying staff to work out
A number of Finnish employers have started paying their staff to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle in the belief that looking after yourself w...
Finnish man arrested after wrongly receiving lottery jackpot
A man in Finland is facing embezzlement charges after a jackpot prize of 15,000 euros was wrongly paid into his account. Police on Lieksa, North Karel...
Metal music plays an important role in Finland’s ‘brand’
In the last 15 years, Finland has not only produced a number of renowned metal bands, but these groups have played a major role in the global percepti...
Marijuana cultivation in Finland on the up
Cannabis cultivation across Finland is increasing, according to police in eastern Uusimaa, who recently raided a marijuana-growing site. Last week pol...
Finland’s Centre Party scraps beer restriction proposal
Finland’s opposition Centre Party has scrapped a controversial proposal that would have seen only the state-owned alcohol company Alko allowed to sell...