Kela sends maternity box gift to Prince William
Kela, Finland’s social security provider, has sent a maternity box to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as a gift for the expectant royal couple. The ...
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Sweden reputation is second best in the world
Sweden has been named the second most reputable country in the world, according to a US-based Reputation Institute study. The Reputation Institute pub...
Love Records founder discovered dead by his boat
One of Finland’s most influential figures in it music industry has been found dead beside his boat in Jakobstad. Henrik Otto Donner, 73, was found dea...
Finland supports EU flavored tobacco product ban
The Finnish government has stated that it supports an EU proposal to ban flavored tobacco products such as menthol cigarettes. EU health ministers app...
Finland population to exceed 5.5 million in 2015
Statistics Finland has predicted that the country’s population will exceed 5.5 million in 2015 if the present demographic trend continues.
Fewer Russian tourists crossing eastern border to Finland
The number of Russian tourists crossing the eastern border at Vaalimaa to Finland has fallen since the start of the year.
Police shoot man brandishing gun in Helsinki
Police in downtown Helsinki have shot a gun-wielding man because of his erratic behavior. The incident occurred on the Baana pedestrian and cycling pa...
Finland president criticises Swedish Air Force
Finland President Sauli Niinistö has said that although the Swedish air surveillance “doze off” on occasions, the two countries still agree on securit...