Storks busy in Helsinki
Helsinki saw a baby boom in 2010 with a record number of children born in the Finnish capital. An average of 37 births a day were recorded in the Hels...
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Finland to share airport snow-how
Finland’s airport chief and foreign minister have promised to share the secrets of keeping runways open in the snow after harsh weather hampered trave...
Tasteful tipples outstrip binge boozing
Finns are becoming more sophisticated in their tastes in alcohol, choosing Champagnes and sparkling wines over beer and hard liquor, according to a na...
Gene mutation makes Finnish men violent
A genetic mutation linked to possible violent outbursts and impulsivity has been found in male criminals in Finland. The mutation, known as HTR2B, was...
Huge Helsinki crystal meth haul
Finland’s largest ever haul of amphetamines has been intercepted by drugs squad and customs officials in Helsinki.
Snow in Helsinki expected to break December record
Last weekend, while snow continued to fall across Finland’s capital city, Helsinki, snow clearance teams worked through the night attempting to ...
Finnish arts sector suffers declining corporate support
A report from the Arts Council of Finland shows that the level of corporate financial support between 1999 and 2008 fell from €46 million to just €17 ...
Stolen coins ‘not real money’ says accused Mint man’s lawyer
The lawyer of the former production manager of Finland’s money mint is claiming that coins stolen by her client were only bits of metal and not yet of...