Finland

Finland

Activists block ship trying to unload Russian coal in Helsinki

Helsinki's energy company says they needed to take delivery of the coal from Russia because it was already agreed in a contract - despite earlier pledges to the contrary.

05/04/2022

Finland

Former Finnish minister acquitted of inciting anti-LGBT hate speech

The Helsinki court said Päivi Räsänen's comments did not go beyond free speech laws.

30/03/2022

Finland

Finns warn Russia could meddle in NATO debate

The Finnish intelligence services issued new warnings this week about likely Russian interference in the Nordic nation's debate into joining NATO: using old fashioned blackmail or new deep fake tech.

30/03/2022

Smart Regions

Frozen adventure: the project promoting sustainable Arctic tourism

In partnership with the European Commission

Smart Regions heads to Europe's frozen wilderness to find out about a sustainable tourist project that aims to protect Europe's fragile Arctic ecosystem.

28/03/2022

Finland

End of the line in Finland for last direct EU-Russia train link

It's the end of the line for a twice-daily service between Helsinki and St Petersburg, the only remaining rail link for Russians travelling to the EU, as the last service arrived in the Finnish capital.

25/03/2022

Tech News

Helsinki University hit by anti-Russian 'disinformation operation'

Someone is spreading anti-Russian statements on Finnish social media, but it's not clear who or why.

23/03/2022

Mobility

Why are there GPS disturbances on Finland’s border with Russia?

Earlier this month a skier in Finland noticed her smartwatch's GPS tracking was wrong, very wrong. She wasn't the only one having problems.

16/03/2022

No Comment

Sanna Marin: we are actually financing Russia's war by purchasing oil

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said it is important to "get rid of Russian fossil fuels," adding "we are supporting and actually financing Russia's war by purchasing oil, gas and other fossil fuels."

12/03/2022

My Europe Series

How Russia's war in Ukraine sparked a seismic shift in Finland

Finns have long been wary of Russia. Then Moscow invaded Ukraine.

10/03/2022

Art

Female Finnish artists given their dues for International Women's Day

The exhibit has toured the world but now heads to its artists homeland to showcase the contributions of Finnish women to the nation's history.

08/03/2022

Nature

Cutting down trees is boosting biodiversity in this Finnish forest

The tree stumps they leave behind are providing a unique habitat for birds and insects.

02/03/2022

Art

Dog poo protester creates 'art' at Russia's embassy in Finland

Risto Karmavuo and his dog, Milo, are aiming to leave their own mark on history.

02/03/2022

Finland

MPs in Finland mull petition for a referendum on joining NATO

A recent poll shows a surge in support for NATO in Finland following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

01/03/2022

Culture news

Finland threatens Eurovision boycott if Russia is allowed to take part

Finland's public service broadcaster Yle is threatening a @Eurovision boycott if Russia is allowed to take part in the annual music festival to be held this year in Italy.

25/02/2022

Ecotech

Wooden batteries are hitting the market

The future of the world’s batteries could be hiding among our trees.

10/02/2022

No Comment

Protesters stage demo against COVID-19 restrictions and high fuel taxes

Protesters stage demo against COVID-19 restrictions and high fuel taxes

05/02/2022

Finland

Protests highlight Finnish frustrations at ongoing COVID restrictions

There are rising levels of frustration across Finland over what protesters see as a government slow to allow society to open up again.

04/02/2022

Finland

Finnish diplomats were targeted by Pegasus spyware, says government

Pegasus software can infiltrate a mobile phone and allow its operators to gain access to the device’s contents and files.

28/01/2022

No Comment

Finnish inventor builds ice carousels in the shape of Olympic rings ahead The Winter Games

The Finish inventor Janne Käpylehto, joined by Finnish Olympic and Parolympic athletes, builds ice carousels in the shape of the Olympic rings on a frozen lake to encourage the national athletes ahead of the Beijing Olympic games.

28/01/2022

Art

Finnish inventor builds spinning Olympic Rings out of a frozen lake

"A few weeks ago I got a call from Switzerland saying, 'Hey this is cool a cool thing, you can use the logo'," says artist Janne Käpylehto.

28/01/2022

Finland

Icebreakers become Lapland's most popular tourist attractions

The powerful icebreakers ships, with their ultra-reinforced hulls, can cut through the Baltic Sea, frozen by the polar cold for four months a year.

25/01/2022

Finland

Finland: Government parties on top in first-ever regional elections

A shift from municipal to county elections in Finland marked a return of the “big three” Finnish political parties -- the Social Democrats, National Coalition Party, and Centre Party -- but some smaller parties managed to score a victory, too.

24/01/2022

Finland

Finland's ex-interior minister goes on trial for anti-LGBT hate speech

Päivi Räsänen is accused of inciting hatred after making the comments on Twitter in 2019.

24/01/2022

Culture news

Inside Finland's cruel fox fur farms, perpetuated by luxury fashion

Despite the practice being banned in most European countries, Finland produces over 1 million fox pelts a year. Euronews investigates what this means for the welfare of these animals. And it's not good news.

22/01/2022

Finland

Finland: DNA test reveals true identity of mysterious Helsinki visitor

A DNA test of a young reindeer spotted on the streets of the Finnish capital -- an unusual occurrence in itself -- shows the visitor is even more rare than originally thought.

20/01/2022

Culture news

Out of the shadows: The Rasmus share their entry bid for Eurovision

The 'In The Shadows' anthem-makers will compete against six other artists to represent Finland at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.

17/01/2022