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Stubb, Trump discuss Ukraine, icebreaker over phone
President Alexander Stubb held a telephone conversation with his counterpart in United States Donald Trump on late Monday night and discussed the situation in Ukraine,…
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Man held for abusing underage girl sexually in Helsinki
Police arrested one person on charge of abusing an underage girl sexually at Puistola area in Helsinki on Monday afternoon, said police in a press release. The man…
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EU defense push could marginalize smaller firms: Finnish study
The European Union's (EU) drive to centralize its defense industry and promote joint procurement may threaten smaller players in the sector, including many Finnish…
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28 people drown in Finland in July this year
A total of 28 people drowned in Finland in July this year, according to the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life Saving Association (Suomen Uimaopetus- ja…
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2 killed in train-van collision at level crossing in Siilinjärvi
Two people were killed in a collision between a train and a van at a level crossing in Siilinjärvi, a municipality under North Savo region on Sunday afternoon,…
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Teenager drowns in Vuosaari beach
A child has drowned in Vuosaari beach in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon, police said in a press release. The incident took place at about 4:30 p.m. when the 15-year-old…
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Climate activists demand urgent measures against climate change
A group of climate activists on Friday morning staged a demonstration in front of the Finnish Parliament demanding urgent action against climate change. Seven activists…
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More crimes against life, health reported during summer
In the summer months, the number of assignments related to crimes against the protection of life and health increases by about one quarter, said National Police Board in…
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OSCE marks 50th anniversary of Helsinki Final Act with renewed call for dialogue
Senior officials, civil society leaders, and international organizations gathered in Helsinki on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, renewing…
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Human rights violation in Bangladesh protested in Helsinki
A group of Bangladeshi expatriates in Finland on Thursday morning formed a human chain in front of Finnish parliament protesting against the violation of human rights…
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