Lapland loses millions due to poor air connections
Lapland loses out on millions of euros in tourism money each year because of poor flight connections, a Lapland Regional Council study has shown.
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Finnish train passengers to be offered sushi and karaoke
Train passengers on Finland are about to be offered sushi and karaoke in the redesigned restaurant carriage on long-distance services, in an initiativ...
Finns drinking less alcohol
Recent figures from the Finnish national institute of health and welfare THL have revealed a fall in alcohol consumption in the country.
Finns divided over Swedish language and gay marriage
Demoting Swedish as an official language and legalising gay marriage are the two most divisive issues in Finland, according to a recent survey.
Finnish police kept busy over New Year
Police in Finland had little chance to relax and enjoy the New Year celebrations as they received more calls relating to drunkenness, assaults, vandal...
Finns third in world meat-eating table
Finland has been ranked third in a global meat-eating table, with only fellow Scandinavians Iceland and Denmark ahead of them.
Finns to consume record amount of chocolate this Christmas
More chocolate will be sold this festive season in Finland than ever before, the Food and Drink Industries Federation has revealed.
Ex-Finnish drug chief faces drug investigation
The former chief of Helsinki’s drug squad Jari Aarnio is to be investigated for his role in drug-related crimes. Aarnio is already being investigated ...