Finland

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

My Europe Series

Finland is set to vote on the biggest healthcare reform in decades

The reforms are a flagship policy for prime minister Sanna Marin’s Social Democrat-lead coalition

11/01/2022

Destinations

The top 10 places to see the ethereal Northern Lights this winter

A new study has found the most popular places to watch the beautiful Aurora Borealis before April.

10/01/2022

Ecotech

These Finnish trainers contain 21 cups of coffee

Recycling your coffee grounds could prevent a global bean shortage

07/01/2022

Tech News

Could making protein from 'thin air' be the food of the future?

The technology could have far-reaching benefits for the future of our species both on Earth and in outer space.

03/01/2022

Work

Could AI-powered robots replace recycling workers in the future?

The average European creates about five tonnes of waste every year, of which only 36 per cent is recycled. But these robots’ makers say that this number could be boosted if the hazardous job of waste sorting is handed over to machines.

28/12/2021

Food and Drink

Whisky Business: How Finnish drinkers are making a spirited change

The ryes have it: Meet the lads from Kyrö Distillery to find out why Finns are swapping out vodka for craft whisky and gin.

27/12/2021

Climate

Reindeer herders struggle as climate change threatens their future

Herders in Finnish Lapland are already seeing climate change alter weather patterns and affect their herd's food supply.

24/12/2021

Moments

Why are people floating on a frozen lake in the Arctic?

With tourists returning to Lapland after last year’s cancellations, a new experience is proving popular - arctic ice floating.

20/12/2021

Finland

Finnish Christmas resorts ready for festivities, but fear Omicron

A popular tourist destination on the edge of the Polar circle welcomes guests as Christmas festivities approach. The owners, however, fear that the spread of Omicron might prove to be costly.

19/12/2021

Culture news

Slow TV: 'Puppy Live' and the comforts of longform, unedited viewing

Crackling fires, train rides, and now puppy births – rolling 24/7 television streams of nature's most simple events have got millions of Finnish people tuning in to unwind.

17/12/2021

Travel News

Finland is set to impose new travel rules - is your holiday affected?

UK travellers now have to take a COVID test at the border, with more rules for non-EU citizens to be announced later today.

16/12/2021

Culture news

Christmas festivities in full swing at Santa Claus Village in Lapland

Father Christmas is busy at work preparing presents for children all around the world. Luckily for everyone, he's been granted 'key worker' access to deliver his gifts.

15/12/2021

Finland

Finland's PM Sanna Marin responds to Elon Musk's Twitter joke

The Tesla CEO had posted a meme mocking Finland's Prime Minister for her recent nightclub visit after being exposed to COVID-19.

14/12/2021

Art

Finland architect's famous ephemeral lake art returns this winter

Pasi Widgren's six-year project to carve beautiful winter drawings into a large frozen lake reached now heights this year with the addition of a fox.

13/12/2021

Finland

Finland PM Sanna Marin 'very sorry' for night out after COVID exposure

The Finnish Prime Minister has admitted that she "should have used better judgment" even though she did not break any official rules.

07/12/2021

My Europe Series

Finnish Lapland fears Europe's COVID surge could hit it hard

Last year’s COVID travel restrictions and lockdowns saw tourist numbers from outside Finland slump by 98% compared with the previous 12 months.

25/11/2021

Sci-Tech

Enzymes and wood biomolecules, a winning combo for sustainable packaging

Discover the company that won the 2021 Innovation Radar Prize by using a combination of enzymes and biomolecules from wood to create the biodegradable packaging of tomorrow.

19/11/2021

My Europe Series

Finns fear migrants will be sent to their border with Russia

Poland and Lithuania say Belarus is intentionally sending migrants their way. Now there are fears Russia could do the same to Finland.

19/11/2021

Tech News

DoorDash comes to Europe in €7 billion buyout of Wolt

The two companies are expected to merge early next year, with Wolt CEO Miki Kuusi heading up the American company's international division.

10/11/2021

Culture news

Will Compartment No.6 be Finland's first shot at an Oscar in 20 years?

Sony have just bought the US release rights to Finnish filmmaker Juho Kuosmanen's Grand Prix award winning film. He spoke to Euronews about the making of the new potential Oscar hopeful.

28/10/2021

Finland

Finnish teenager becomes president for a day

16-year-old Nella Salminen stepped into the shoes of Finnish President Sauli Niinistö as part of a campaign to promote girls' rights in politics and business.

07/10/2021

Finland

Finland will begin vaccinating mink against COVID-19

Some good news for mink, at last.

01/10/2021

Finland

Party in Finland's ruling coalition backs legalising cannabis

The Green League, the party of Finland's interior minister, Maria Ohisalo, voted on the issue during a virtual conference earlier this month.

01/10/2021