Wellness 05/02/2019 The unknown health effects of microplastics and why manufacturers are still using them intentionally A new restriction proposal could reduce the amount of microplastics released to the environment in the EU by about 400,000 tonnes over 20 years.
Finland 21/01/2019 EU patients trial new scheme to use digital prescriptions in other member states Finnish patients are now able to go to certain pharmacies in Estonia and retrieve medicine prescribed electronically by their doctor back home.
Finland 16/01/2019 How does Finland handle radioactive waste? By burying it Finland's answer to nuclear waste is burying it.
Finland 14/01/2019 Flippin' brilliant: the Finns learning to be mermaids Maija Mottonen, Finland's first professional mermaid instructor, is giving lessons at a pool near Helsinki
Rides & Experiences 03/01/2019 'World's first' all-electric snowmobiles hit the Arctic Eco-friendly Arctic vehicles offer a new alternative for tourists exploring Lapland
Finland 28/12/2018 Q: How do you solve a problem like homelessness? A: Speak to Finland As governments around Europe grapple with how to tackle rising homelessness, one country stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Finland 25/12/2018 Reindeer now smaller and lighter due to climate change, study finds Warmer winters mean more rain, which in turn traps reindeer food under a layer of ice.
no comment 24/12/2018 Watch Santa’s depart to his annual journey around the world Santa Claus has left his hometown Rovaniemi, in Lapland, Finland, and started his journey to bring Christmas cheer to people all around the globe
Finland 21/12/2018 Finland MP allegedly claimed €13,000 in expenses for a sauna as his second home A Finnish MP is being investigated by the police for claiming a sauna as his second home.
Style 15/12/2018 These sweaters tell the ugly truth about the world Climate change and plastic-filled oceans have been turned into an ugly Christmas sweater design.
Finland 06/12/2018 Finland marks independence anniversary with state-of-the-art library Finland marks independence anniversary with state-of-the-art library
Culture 05/12/2018 Oodi, the future-facing Helsinki new public library A true democratisation of resources.
Finland 17/11/2018 Finland summons Russia ambassador over jammed GPS during NATO drills Helsinki have summoned Russia’s ambassador to Finland to sit down with the State Secretary on Monday after accusing Moscow of interfering with their global positioning system (GPS) signal during NATO exercises.
Finland 12/11/2018 Russia suspected of disrupting Finland’s GPS signal during NATO war games Finland’s GPS signal was intentionally disrupted during the recent NATO war games in Scandinavia, and Russia may have been responsible, Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila has said.
no comment 11/09/2018 Northern Light display illuminates sky over Arctic Circle The Northern Lights were seen dancing in the sky over the Arctic Circle for several hours on Monday (September 10) evening.
Finland 06/09/2018 Finland temporarily suspends Afghan asylum decisions The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has temporarily suspended asylum decisions from Afghanistan.
Finland 28/08/2018 Finnish presidential candidate plagiarised master’s thesis, investigation finds Which other European politicians have been accused of plagiarising work or faking degrees?
no comment 27/08/2018 Japanese performer rocks out to win air guitar world championship Air guitar enthusiasts gathered on Friday (August 24) in Oulu in north-western Finland to compete at mastering their imaginary electric guitars, pursuing the title of world champion in their bewildering passion.
Finland 25/08/2018 Air guitar champion crowned A Japanese woman has been named as the world's greatest air guitarist at the 23rd annual contest in Finland
no comment 19/08/2018 Watch: Finnish skiers in fancy dress enjoy a muddy challenge The event took place in northern Finland, with competitors wearing high heels, floral dresses or suits.
