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1 found dead at school ground in Kontiolahti
One person was found dead at the yard of Kylmäoja school in Kontiolahti on Saturday, police said in a press release on Sunday. Responding to an alarm from a…
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Govt moves to prevent cartridge components export to Russia
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal for an act on export authorisation for cartridge components and on acts amending the…
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Malicious social media bots continue to influence health info
A groundbreaking joint study by Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and Aalto University has revealed critical insights into the role of bots in shaping public…
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Depression-related costs to society on rise
The depression diagnosis significantly increased patients’ need for health and social services, according to a comprehensive study. For many patients, a depression…
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Immigration sustains Finland’s population growth
Current immigration levels will keep Finland's population growing until 2070, according to the latest population forecast by Statistics Finland published on…
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Finland permanently closes 2 border crossing points with Russia
Finland decided to close two border crossing points in Parikkala and Lieksa with Russia permanently, said Finnish Border Guard in a press release on Thursday. Earlier,…
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Army to upgrade MLRS fleet to ensure long-range fires
The Army multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) fleet will be upgraded to a new version with the view to ensure long-range MLRS fires capacity also in the future, said…
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Niinistö tells Finnish peacekeepers to work harder in Christmas message
President Sauli Niinistö on Friday urged the Finnish peacekeepers to work harder for peace and security amidst the uncertainty and conflicts around the world.…
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Finland to send €17.3m humanitarian aid to crisis countries
Finland will send EUR 17.3 million in humanitarian aid to Sudan, Ukraine, Burkina Faso and Lebanon, said the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in a press release on Friday.…
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Finland condoles at Prague university shooting victims
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Thursday expressed condolence at the deaths of people in shooting at a university in Prague, the capital…
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