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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.