One complaint concerns Marin's use of her official government phone while the second criticises her office's efforts to inform her of the coronavirus exposure.

A total of 122 MPs replied to Yle's survey, with 70 saying they were in favour of the move and 33 against. Some 19 MPs were unwilling to reveal their position.

The media speculates that Prime Minister Sanna Marin may face a political backlash over missed coronavirus exposure notices.

Helsinki is seeing a total of four different demonstrations or processions on Independence Day.

Finland declared independence on 6 December, 1917.

The Prime Minister told Helsingin Sanomat that she could have exercised better judgement after learning of Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto's (Green) coronavirus infection.

Studies suggest between five and ten percent of social and health workers in Finland are unvaccinated.

Finland continues to spark curiosity for its top spot on the world happiness index.

A citizens' initiative opposing Covid passes has racked up more than the 50,000 signatures required to be taken up by lawmakers.

Pekka Haavisto is working from home and not experiencing any symptoms.

Readers share their photos of the Arctic wave hitting Finland this weekend.

The Finance Minister says she wants more focus on the health of the economy.

Most recycled metals in Finland go back into the domestic market, but some are shipped off to Asia and the Middle East.

Turku's "Path of Light" is illuminating the city this weekend.

Southwest Finland police arrested the suspects on Thursday evening.

The ban will come into effect from Saturday and will last for 16 days

A group of five people are the focus of the first cluster of cases.

The biting cold could impact Independence Day celebrations on Monday

Drivers rushed to tank up when the pump price at three stations in western Finland plummeted overnight to 14 cents/litre.

Ice-venturers should wait until the ice cover reaches a thickness of at least 10 cm before walking on frozen water, according to expert Jouni Vainio.

Regional authorities have announced a ban on indoor public events and gatherings of more than 20 people that do not require Covid passports beginning Saturday 4 December.

Finland's vaccine strategy is evolving.

All Points North finds out what life is really like for healthcare workers and patients on a Finnish coronavirus ward.

Finland retains 'the option' to join Nato.

The government is trying to slow the spread of the virus without fully banning public gatherings, but has an emergency brake if all else fails.

Some 53 patients are currently being treated in intensive care, the health authority announced during its weekly Covid briefing.

The EU Commission has urged Finland to keep better track of international arrivals. 

Jukka Viikilä has become one of the rare two-time winners of the prestigious prize for fiction.