Foreign wild-berry pickers from outside the EU must now apply for a seasonal work permit and separate approval from Kela for access to medical treatment in Finland.

VR expects a busy Easter travel period as Finns head north, but many day trains still have availability. Night trains are selling out, and VR adds sweet surprises for passengers.

Finland is set to experience its warmest week of the year, with temperatures reaching up to 23°C in the south by Good Friday. Forecasters report above-average warmth nationwide, though cloud cover and ...

Finland’s annual inflation rate held steady at 0.5% in March 2025, with no change in prices from the previous month, according to Statistics Finland.

A two-day police strike in Western Uusimaa has shut down several police stations and restricted services, with only emergency duties being carried out. Prisons in Hämeenlinna and Vantaa also face ...

Finnish volunteer fighters in Ukraine say Finland is not ready for war with Russia and call for urgent updates to military training and funding rules for battlefield aid.

Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs triggered over $10 trillion in global losses, volatile markets, and widespread economic confusion ...

A new equality barometer shows gradual improvements in fairness in Finland’s music industry, but discrimination remains a ...

The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health reports that its Mental Health Toolkit was accessed nearly 130,000 times in two ...

Russian tankers linked to the shadow fleet passed NATO inspections in the Baltic using fake Norwegian insurance papers.

Over 120,000 votes were rejected in Finland’s recent double election. Officials attribute the spike to confusion, blank ...

A survey commissioned by the Helsinki Tourism Foundation reveals that 78% of city residents are proud of Helsinki as a travel ...