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Number of thefts at shops rises by 21.9% in Finland in Q1
A total of 120,400 offences against the Criminal Code were recorded by the police, customs and border guard in January to March 2025, which is 2.1 per cent more than one…
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Stubb discusses Russia´s war with Modi, Zelenskyy over phone
President Alexander Stubb on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed various bilateral and international issues,…
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Fewer women in higher education want child in future
Two out of three higher education students wish to have children in the future, according to a survey conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).…
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Intelligence authorities to get more rights to disclose criminal info
The government has taken an initiative to allow the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) and the military intelligence authorities to disclose information on…
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Finland continues to keep Russian border closed for sine die
The government on Wednesday decided that the border crossing points on the eastern border remain closed until further notice, said Ministry of the Interior in a press…
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Strike at UPM Plywood mills continues as negotiation foils
The ongoing strike at forestry giant United Paper Mills (UPM) Plywood in Finland will continue as the UPM and the Industrial Union (Teollisuusliitto) failed to reach an…
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Pickpocketing on rise in Helsinki, several held
The Helsinki police have become aware of a large number of pickpocketing incidents against tourists in the centre of Helsinki, said police in a press release on Tuesday.…
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FM urges both parties mainly Israel to return to ceasefire
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Monday said that targeting aid workers or blocking humanitarian aid could not be accepted and urged all the parties, particularly…
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More votes rejected in municipal, county polls this year
A significant number of votes were rejected in the municipal and county elections held simultaneously in Finland on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Justice, the…
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Police, prison, treasury staff start 2-day strike
Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL, the Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals JUKO, and Trade Union Pro started a two-day strike at…
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