Emma Terho was a member of Finland's bronze-winning ice hockey teams in 1998 and 2010, and has since held several high profile roles within the IOC.

The median rent for a studio apartment in central Helsinki was 809 euros per month, while they cost around 583 euros in downtown Tampere and 515 euros in the centre of Oulu.

The decisions follow a meeting of government ministers at the House of the Estates on Thursday afternoon. 

The Finnish Instagram account depicting messages that women receive from men through social media already has over 20,000 followers.

The Prime Minister also said that the government would discuss the possible introduction of a Covid certificate at a meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Nearly all of the country's new coronavirus infections stem from the so-called Delta variant.

The National Coalition Party's standing among voters does not seem to have been negatively impacted by the controversy over the party's immigration policy proposal.

The Fighting Finn was disappointed with the result, despite making Olympic history as being the oldest-ever boxing medallist.

Experts worry about the increase in small apartments, even though residents crave spacious and bright homes.

There are a total of eight suspects in the case, including MP Ano Turtiainen.

Health agency THL recorded 872 infections on Wednesday, the highest daily figure since the pandemic began.

The delay in response-time from dental care providers is against Finnish law, which guarantees a return call within a day.

The incident is reported to be Finland's first fatal accident involving an electric scooter.

The scientist noted that the amount of phosphorus, which is essential for cyanobacterial growth, in the Gulf has dropped by around 60 percent compared to their worst, peak levels.

At the same time however, 75 percent of respondents said they felt the crisis period had been well managed within the education sector.

According to information obtained by Yle, due to the recent rise in new coronavirus cases the Helsinki metropolitan area will also be deemed to be in the spreading phase of the epidemic.

The defendant was convicted on charges of attempted manslaughter, attempted aggravated assault and making illegal threats in May.

Mira Potkonen, 40, will be the oldest boxer to win a medal in the history of the Olympic Games.

Marin has paid more than two-thirds of the 14,000 euros she vowed to return following an outcry that taxpayers were paying for her breakfasts and cold meals, Uutissuomalainen reports.

A supporter of the initiative says the microchip is an excellent tool in fighting the irresponsible kitten farming trade.

A group of 74 berry pickers were tested for coronavirus on Monday, with 44 testing positive.

The city of Porvoo recorded the highest number of 'heatwave' days while the warmest temperature was 34 degrees Celsius recorded in Heinola in mid-July.

However, two Baltic ferry firms say they don't believe the changes will significantly affect the already-low passenger numbers.

The event was aimed at encouraging people to get Covid jabs as well as promoting the use of free rapid testing.

New mortgages continued to grow in June, following a month in which housing loans were at the highest level since 2008.

The health agency said quarantine guidelines can be amended as a shorter isolation period has proved sufficient in limiting the spread of the virus.

More than 40 percent of local councillors are now women, a slight rise from the previous term.

With the start of the new school year just around the corner, education is being extended in both early childhood and late teenage years.

Overweight people often do not feel welcome in the fitness sector. It's hard to find suitable athletic gear, and even sports professionals don't always know how to guide larger individuals.

Petteri Orpo says it's possible that the two largest opposition parties could team up for a right-leaning government after the next parliamentary elections.