Finland

Finland

Far-right terror plot printed 3D guns to ignite Finland 'race war'

Police say the suspects shared 'accelerationist' ideologies to target immigrants and infrastructure to collapse society.

21/07/2023

Finland

Finland government minister pushes foreign media 'conspiracy theory'

The newly-appointed minister for economic affairs says that certain researchers, experts and journalists are pushing an anti-government agenda onto foreign media outlets.

19/07/2023

Finland

'Putin’s already lost the war,' Biden says as welcomed in Finland

The itinerary included a NATO summit, a brief stop in the United Kingdom and a coda in the Finnish shoreline capital that included a news conference in the ornate Gothic Hall at the presidential palace.

13/07/2023

Finland

Finland's far-right leader 'sorry' for her racist, violent writings

Riikka Purra says "I've made mistakes" as the government was forced to issue a statement affirming strong support for human rights and equality in the Nordic nation.

12/07/2023

Finland

Racism and violence: Finland's government plagued by new scandal

Inflammatory blog post comments from 15 years ago have been linked to the far-right Finns Party leader and current finance minister, Riikka Purra, who hasn't denied it.

11/07/2023

Food and Drink

How microbial protein is shaping food production on Earth and in space

Finnish foodtech firm Solar Foods makes microbial protein using just hydrogen, CO2 and electricity. Could it help astronauts get to Mars?

11/07/2023

Europe Decoded

Finland's Forest Administration embraces gender-neutral language

The updated term seeks to emphasise the inclusive ethos that lies at the heart of Finland's efforts to promote equality in all areas of life.

07/07/2023

Finland

Finland minister quits amid new 'mass abortions for Africa' scandal

The extremist comments and behaviour of Vilhelm Junnila have come under scrutiny since his appointment as minister for economic affairs just last Tuesday.

30/06/2023

Finland

Finland's 'Nazi joke' government minister survives no confidence vote

Vilhelm Junnila had been under scrutiny over the past week for his apparent enthusiasm for far-right ideology - even as more troubling pictures are coming to light.

28/06/2023

Finland

Finland government minister apologises for 'neo-Nazi' rally speech

Finns Party MP Vilhelm Junnila says he wouldn't participate again in an event organised by the now-banned Nordic Resistance Movement militia.

22/06/2023

Travel News

This European island is asking tourists to switch off their phones

This European island is asking tourists to switch off their phones this summer.

22/06/2023

Finland

Racism and rape fantasies: A PR headache for Finland's new government

The incoming economy minister has addressed a rally organised by neo-Nazis, while the Speaker of Parliament has a decades-long track record of race-related court convictions and deeply disturbing blog postings.

20/06/2023

Finland

5 things we already know about Finland's new right-wing government

From tax cuts to climate change, increased VAT to Finland's international reputation, here's some key things you should know.

16/06/2023

Finland

Finland government talks balanced on a knife edge

After four weeks of fractious talks, the far-right Finns Party is insisting all other issues are off the table until progress is made - or not - on immigration and the environment.

26/05/2023

Culture news

'Cha Cha Cha' becomes first Finnish song to top Spotify ranking list

Spotify ranked the song in the number one spot ahead of Eurovision winner Sweden's Loreen's 'Tattoo', which took the number two spot.

19/05/2023

Finland

Dozens injured, including children, in Finnish bridge collapse

The incident happened Thursday morning when a group of school children were crossing the temporary construction bridge near a shopping centre in the southern town of Tapiola.

11/05/2023

Finland

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin files for divorce

Marin became prime minister at the end of 2019, and married her teenage sweetheart Markus Räikkönen in summer 2020.

10/05/2023

Health news

Gut bacteria is the probable cause of Parkinson's, Finnish study finds

Doctors could soon be running screenings looking for the Parkinson-associated bacteria and subsequently remove it from the gut.

09/05/2023

Finland

Zelenskyy in Finland: 'This year will be decisive for victory"

After morning talks with the Finnish President, Zelenskyy will meet with other Nordic leaders during Wednesday afternoon.

03/05/2023

Finland

Far-right party joins formal talks to form Finland's next government

Petteri Orpo, the leader of the right-wing National Coalition Party, will start negotiations with the far-right Finns Party and two other next week, but big differences remain in a number of key policy areas.

27/04/2023

Finland

Arming an archipelago: Is time running out for Europe's oldest DMZ?

Finland's incoming government faces calls from within its own ranks to remilitarise the Åland Islands in case of future Russian aggression.

24/04/2023

Finland

Europe's indigenous Sámi take fight for rights to United Nations

In Finland the Sámi Parliament Act is stalled in parliament, while in Norway the community faces challenges from wind farms on traditionak land.

21/04/2023

Green News

Why Finland’s new nuclear reactor is good news for electricity bills

Olkiluoto 3 is Western Europe’s first new reactor in over 15 years, launching hours after Germany shut down its last three plants.

17/04/2023

Finland

Is Russia moving nuclear equipment near Finland's border?

Social media users claim Russia sent nuclear weapons to the Finnish border in retaliation after it joined the NATO military alliance.

13/04/2023

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Watch: Finns race on reindeer while in Guyana they celebrate rodeo ski

Finland crowns its reindeer king as 14 reindeer and jockeys compete for the title in the season's final race in the Arctic, with reindeer racing a growing sport.

10/04/2023

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WATCH: Finland crowns its reindeer racing champion

Dressed in skis, helmets and ski goggles and pulled by harnesses attached to the reindeer, Finland's top 14 competitors raced one kilometre around an oval track in the far northern town of Inari.

10/04/2023