Obesity in Finland: One in four adults obese claims Finnish Institute
According to the latest statistics published by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, one in four adults in Finland is classified as obes...
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17-year-olds to be prohibited from driving at night in Finland
According to the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, 17-year-old drivers are to be prohibited from driving at night in Finland...
Iceland hits top spot of Human Development Index by the UNDP
Iceland has been listed as the number one country on the Human Development Index by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Human Develop...
Railway link between Finland and Norway to be built
A new railway is to be built that aims to connect Kemi in Finland and Norway’s Narvik via Haparanda in Sweden. With the proj...
Finnish government renews border closer with Russia
According to the Finnish Ministry of Interior, the Finnish government has reviewed its border crossing point with Russia, deciding to renew its decisi...
Final coal power plant in Finland officially shuts down
Finland’s Salmisaari coal power plant in Helsinki has officially shut down, making it the final coal power plant in the country to close its doors. Th...
Happiest country in the world: Finland takes the number one spot
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Finland has taken the number one spot as the world’s happiest country for the eighth year in a row...
Finland denies U.S.’ request for eggs to help resolve the country’s shortage
The Finnish Poultry Association has announced it has denied the U.S.’ request for supplies of eggs from Finland to the North American country. S...