Smart Regions 04/04/2019 These six Finnish cities are building a model for sustainable urban development Helsinki, Espo, Vantaa, Turku, Tampere and Oulu in Finland are participating in the 6Aika programme to boost their sustainable urbanisation strategies, supported by the European Cohesion Policy.
Finland 25/03/2019 'Threatening man' apprehended after approaching Finnish foreign affairs minister at rally A man wearing a t-shirt of an anti-immigration group was apprehended at a politician's rally in Finland on Sunday after displaying 'aggressive and threatening' behaviour toward the minister
Finland 14/03/2019 Aspiring entrepreneurs pitch start-up project in Finland's glacial waters Aspiring entrepreneurs pitch start-up project in Finland's glacial waters
Finland 08/03/2019 Finland's entire government resigns over failed healthcare reforms Finland's entire centre-right coalition government has resigned over its failure to push healthcare reforms through parliament.
no comment 01/03/2019 Aurora borealis illuminates Lapland sky A magnificent display of the northern lights illuminated the night skies of Lehtojarvi in Finland on Thursday.
Finland 15/02/2019 Northern lights dance across night skies in Finnish Lapland The magic spectacle of ‘Aurora Borealis’ was captured on camera over the Paatsjoki river in Finnish Lapland.
Finland 08/02/2019 Finland 'free money' trial did not spur unemployed to find work, researchers say Finland basic income trial 'failed to spur unemployed to work more'
Body and Mind 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
Transport 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.
Fashion 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
Art and Design 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.
