Animal rights groups utilise ‘citizen initiatives’ to push Finnish fur ban
Animal rights campaigners are making heavy use of the new ‘citizen initiatives’ scheme to introduce a fur farm ban into Finland’s parliament. A report...
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Nissan recalls 51,000 cars over Finnish steering wheel incident
Japanese carmaker Nissan has recalled thousands of vehicles worldwide after a Finnish cameraman reported a steering wheel fault last month. Officials ...
Helsinki airport rail line delayed
The new rail line between Vantaa Airport and central Helsinki will be delayed by several months, according to reports.
Finnish minister: government to cut funding for National Opera
Finland’s culture and sport minister has said that funding is to be cut for the country’s National Opera and National Theatre.
Finnish museum discovers new Schjerfbeck painting
Finland’s top art museum has discovered a previously-unknown painting by the country’s renowned realist Helene Schjerfbeck.
Low-carb diet trend boosting Finns’ cholesterol
Health officials in Finland have said that average cholesterol levels in Finland are rising amid the popularity of low-carbohydrate dieting.
Finland set for medical cannabis legalisation
Officials from Finland’s national pharmaceutical agency Fimea are likely to legalise medical cannabis, according to reports.
Helsinki population tops 600,000
The Finnish capital saw its population top 600,000 for the first time at the weekend.