Politics

An extensive new study from THL shows how the impact of the coronavirus crisis this year has been felt across the whole country – but most keenly in the Uusimaa region when it comes to provision of healthcare. The FinSote…

The Finnish Education Union OAJ has welcomed a package of new laws which extend compulsory education. Members of Parliament passed a package of new laws at a second reading in parliament on Tuesday, which means that students must stay in…

Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) has survived a vote of confidence in parliament on Tuesday 101-68, and keeps his job with the backing of the prime minister – but was harshly criticised by supposed coalition allies the Centre Party. Haavisto…

The youngest Member of Parliament Iiris Suomela (Green) has announced the arrival of her new baby. Writing on social media, she shared a picture of her holding the newborn, and described the baby as "the best Christmas gift in the world." The baby…

A 30-year old man has apologised in court on Tuesday, for online posts he made about Interior Minister Maria Ohisalo (Green). The comments came on the first day of his trial at Helsinki District Court, in a case that saw…

The Mayor of Helsinki Jan Vapaavuori (NCP) says he won’t be running for a second term in office at next April’s municipal elections. Vapaavuori made the announcement in an interview with Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday, and his office says he’s not…

One man is in custody awaiting a court appearance, after allegedly sending threatening messages to Interior Minister Maria Ohisalo (Green) via social media. The minister wrote about it on Twitter briefly, saying "I’ve received threats, which the police have registered as …

The Finnish government is increasing debt to almost €20 billion to help the country recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. A new, seventh, supplementary budget agreed on Friday between coalition party leaders will make another €1.5 billion…

The National Coalition Party has unveiled its plans to cut traffic emissions, by scrapping car tax and enabling drivers to buy more modern, low-emissions vehicles. Kokoomus says they’d abolish the tax within four years if they got into government, and…

A new poll published by Helsingin Sanomat takes a look at the popularity of Finland’s political parties and asks potential voters who they would cast a ballot for, if an election was held right now. It shows the Social Democrats,…