Domestic

Asylum seekers from Maltese camp arrive in Finland The Finnish Immigration Agency Migri confirms that a group of asylum seekers has arrived in the country from Malta. The group of single-parent families include 25 people transferred from camps on the…

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has called for a common European strategy on test and trace, quarantine, and other areas of public health to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. Writing in Politico Europe, the PM says the only way to save…

PM calls for more EU coordination to tackle coronavirus Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has called for a common European strategy on test and trace, quarantine, and other areas of public health to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. Writing in Politico…

The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority KKV says it wants to see changes in the way Finnish pharmacies operate, to cut their high profits, and pass on savings to customers in the form of cheaper medicines. Those are some of…

New statistics from Finavia released on Wednesday show a continued steep decline of passengers at Helsinki Airport. According to the company there were 91% fewer passengers in October than the same time last year; the number of flights decreased 77%…

Interview: Finland puts green agenda at the top of Nordic Council priorities list Finland wants to focus on the climate crisis, sustainability, and more cooperation over security of supplies in times of crisis during its presidency of the Nordic Council of…

New proposals to make it easier for foreign tourists to come to Finland have been described as "far too complicated" by the Chairman of the Social Affairs and Health Committee in parliament. The government’s proposals would mean tourists from high…

The coronavirus pandemic has increased feelings of loneliness for about a quarter of working age people in Finland. That’s one of the main findings from a new study published by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL, which also…

Study: Coronavirus has increased feelings of loneliness in Finland The coronavirus pandemic has increased feelings of loneliness for about a quarter of working age people in Finland. That’s one of the main findings from a new study published by the…

With the traditional festive season almost upon us, many Finns would normally be turning their thoughts at this time of year to family gatherings, organising Pikkujoulu parties with work colleagues and friends, and enjoying the run-up to Christmas. However this…