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Elderly cyclist killed in road mishap in Turku
An elderly cyclist, who sustained serious wounds in a road accident in Turku on Friday, succumbed to her injuries in the hospital later, police said on Sunday. The…
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Finland censures Israeli move to build new settlements in West Bank
Finland on Friday rejected the initiative taken by the Israeli government to establish 22 new settlements across the occupied West Bank. “We reject the Israeli…
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Finland to lead EU quantum defense project
Finland will lead a new European Union (EU) initiative focused on applying quantum technology to defense, the Finnish Ministry of Defense announced on Friday, reported…
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Father dies trying to save child from drowning in Vihti lake
A man downed in a lake while trying to save his child at Salmi outdoor recreation area in Vihti, a municipality under Uusimaa region late Wednesday night, police said on…
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EstLink 2 to resume operation on June 25
The EstLink 2 electricity transmission connection between Finland and Estonia, which was damaged on December 25, 2024 to return to commercial use at the end of June, said…
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Majority Finnish MPs for recognition of Palestine as state: Poll
The majority of the lawmakers in Finnish parliament support recognition of Palestine as a state, according to a survey commissioned by the national broadcaster Yle.…
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Number of domestic violence on rise in Finland
The number of clients in shelters for victims of domestic violence continued to increase last year, said the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) in a press…
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Finland moves to withdraw from Ottawa Convention
The government on Wednesday approved a proposal on withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, said the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The…
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Finland to help building civil defence shelters in Ukraine
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Wednesday highlighted Finland’s strong support for Ukraine, the need to increase pressure on Russia, Ukraine’s path to EU…
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Man accused of smuggling narcotics, selling in Tor network
A resident of Kanta-Häme is suspected of having ordered narcotic medicines and narcotics sent by letter from several European countries and of having sold and…
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