Finland's alcohol and tobacco prices were relatively high in 2020, but the cost of telecommunications and consumer electronics were at average EU levels.

Finland's press reports that health authorities on the Finland-Russia border let football fans through the crossing without Covid tests.

Police removed over 100 Extinction Rebellion demonstrators that were blocking traffic in downtown Helsinki on Sunday evening.

The index was based on factors such as income equality, economic stability and development of the public health system.

The city has pledged to become carbon neutral by the year 2035.

Katri Kulmuni resigned as Finance Minister last year after questions arose over the procurement of services from a consultancy firm.

The Finnish Refugee Council began selecting a 'Female Refugee of the Year' in 1998 and a 'Male Refugee of the Year' in 2016.

The group noted that Finland would need to more than double the number of wind power plants to achieve its climate goals.

Russian citizens who own property in Finland, mostly owners of summer cottages, can now enter the country for holidays.

The documents will be free of charge to all residents and available in Finnish, Swedish and English — via the country's healthcare portal Omakanta.

Morning newspapers look at the prospects for the populist Finns Party after its leader says he's stepping down.

Starting in July, every package sent from outside the EU, regardless of value, will be subject to VAT, customs clearance — and more likely than not, long delays.

The storm brought trees down onto cars and driveways of homes, caused water and property damage to buildings in the city centre.

A study found that 62 percent of kids placed outside the home were diagnosed with a mental disorder before the age of 18.

After telecommuting from home or a holiday cottage, many people may find it hard to switch off for their summer break.

The veteran politician made the unexpected announcement during a party webcast on Monday.

Helsingin Sanomat looks at who will decide if schoolchildren can be vaccinated, as the capital rolls out coronavirus jabs for teens.

Swim safety experts say many lessons were lost during the pandemic.

Patients whose files were hacked have yet to receive any compensation.

People with a history of significant allergic reactions should consult their doctor before getting the Covid jab.

Vaccine shipments arriving this month will bring first-dose cover to 80 percent of those eligible for the Covid shot.

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has served as the EU's special envoy to Ethiopia.

Organisers say the initiative aims to lower the threshold for reporting incidents motivated by hostility or prejudice.

Demonstrators say they will continue to exercise civil disobedience until the government responds to their demands.

The climate demonstration that has blocked Helsinki’s main thoroughfare since Thursday continued into a second day.

Tampere's transport board says people with strollers don't get a free tram ride after all.

Over half of Finland's population has received at least one vaccine dose, while less than 14 percent are fully vaccinated.

Efforts to fight climate change have improved overall air quality over the past 30 years, but many cities still do not meet European standards.

The arrangement aims to improve cross-border tax violation investigations.

Municipalities told Yle they have no clear guidelines on how to enforce new rules to keep teens in school until they turn 18.