Destinations Why these ‘not hot’ European destinations should be on your list These under-the-radar European destinations are upgrading tourism for 2026 while still keeping their quiet charm. 10/09/2025
Finland Finland sentences Nigerian separatist leader to six years in prison In 2024, the Nigerian military declared Simon Ekpa wanted as part of nearly 100 people sought on charges of terrorism. After his arrest in Finland, the Nigerian government sought his extradition. 02/09/2025
Finland Finland to remove swastikas from air force flags to avoid awkwardness Blue swastikas on white backgrounds that have featured on the flags of various Finnish Air Force units since 1918, which officials say is in no way connected to Nazi Germany, are being gradually phased out in an effort to enhance integration with Western allies following NATO membership. 29/08/2025
No Comment Finalists rock invisible riffs at Air Guitar World Championships Passionate performers from around the world are gathering in Finland this week, competing not with instruments in hand but with invisible guitars. 22/08/2025
Finland Finnish MP found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide Finland's parliament is currently in summer recess but Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suspended all political work on Tuesday as a mark of respect. 19/08/2025
Tech News How AI could set back Finland’s war on fake news in schools While Finnish students learn how to discern fact from fiction online, media literacy experts say AI-specific training should be guaranteed going forward. 19/08/2025
Climate Climate change made Nordic heatwave at least 10 times more likely The period of persistent heat across the region brought overcrowded and overheated hospitals, wildfires, toxic algal blooms and a surge in drownings. 14/08/2025
Culture news Fans flock to Finland to celebrate as Moomins turn 80 Eight decades after their debut, the Moomins remain Finland’s most treasured literary export. Fans flocked to the official Moomin Museum to honour the impact of the beloved characters. 12/08/2025
Finland Finland charges officers of Russia-linked ship that damaged cables The damage to the Estlink 2, which can provide about half of Estonia's electricity needs in winter, did not disrupt service, although it drove up energy prices in the Baltic nations. 11/08/2025
Europe News Moscow is 'stuck in another century,' Ukraine's president says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comments come after a Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv overnight killed six and injured more than 50 people. 31/07/2025
No Comment Sámi artists perform at midnight sun rap festival in Finland A music festival in Utsjoki, Finland, is bringing together rap artists from across the region, including performers using the Indigenous Sámi language. 15/07/2025
Lifestyle What is the Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland? Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the Wife-Carrying World Championships today and tomorrow. Here’s the lowdown on this unusual sporting event and everything you need to know about this year’s 28th edition. 04/07/2025
Europe News Several people stabbed at shopping centre in southern Finland The stabbing happened in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city, which is 180 kilometres northwest of the capital Helsinki. 03/07/2025
Finland Finland votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat Several countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so. 19/06/2025
Eco-Innovation World’s largest sand battery starts slashing emissions in Finnish town The 15 metres wide battery can store a month's heat demand in summer - how does it work? 15/06/2025
Europe News Finland to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day Students have displayed mixed receptions to the new rule, with some welcoming it, agreeing with the government that phones can often become a distraction in class, while others believe the new measure displays a lack of trust in pupils. 01/05/2025
Europe News Finland's Stubb urges Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline Alexander Stubb proposed 20 April as an ideal time for a deadline, citing Easter and the completion of three months in office for Trump. 30/03/2025
Europe in Motion What are the world’s happiest countries in 2025? Half of the top 10 happiest countries in the world are in the EU. Countries with small populations dominate the rankings, while countries with populations of less than 15 million generally have a positive evaluation of their quality of life. 24/03/2025
wellbeing Finland named the world's happiest country for 8th year in a row For the first time in the annual World Happiness Report, benevolence is being considered as a factor in gauging our well-being. 20/03/2025
World News Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. 19/03/2025