The country has set a goal to stop using coal for energy production by 2029.

Some medical chiefs question whether the vaccine mandate makes sense as Omicron can circumvent the protection that the jabs provide.

Measures to curb the pandemic are sparking protests in Finland even as the government begins lifting Covid-related restrictions.

Russia asked Finland and other EU and Nato members whether they plan to comply with commitments "not to strengthen their security at the expense of the security of others."

Centre MP Vanhanen was Finance Minister until he handed over the role to Annika Saarikko. 

This was the first time Finland had made it to the final tournament.

The series will depict the ferry's tragic sinking, rescue operations and ensuing investigation.

Tensions in Ukraine have heightened in recent months.

The long Christmas holiday is over for Finnish MPs.

According to the National Bureau of Investigation, illegal shipments of hazardous waste are on the rise.

Finland should establish an independent commission about the issue, following the example of other countries, according to the director of the Support for Victims of Religions group.

The airline cancelled flights for most of January as well, but is still taking reservations for March.

The PM made the comments a couple of days after the country entered its third year of dealing with the epidemic.

A new union confederation report says that larger numbers of immigrant workers are needed to boost Finland's economy.

The requirements will end for EU and Schengen area travellers from 1 February.

A fresh newspaper poll shows over half of Finns are worried that an attack on Ukraine could draw Finland into conflict.

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The Finnish Foreign Ministry says its diplomats have been spied on with Israeli-made Pegasus spyware.

Snowfall is tapering off on Sunday, but driving conditions remain poor throughout southern and central Finland.

Two years after the first Covid-19 diagnosis in Finland, there are signs that the worst may be over for the latest surge.

Finnish director Alli Haapasalo's Girl Picture was honoured at the leading US film festival on Friday and has earned positive early reviews in the US.

A major blizzard is bringing strong winds and heavy snow or sleet to most of Finland.

The Finnish Wildlife Agency issued the hunting exemptions at the end of December as authorities aim to cull a total of 18 wolves this year.

The Allas Sea Pool will remain closed for the time being, even after Covid restrictions are scheduled to end next week.

Three industrial heavy-hitters announced strong late-2021 sales on Friday.

No date has yet been announced for the planned action and the city's police chief said the group's plans would be illegal if they were to be carried out.

Tytti Yli-Viikari was dismissed from her role as head of Finland's National Audit Office by Parliament last year.

Parks in Lapland and Northeast Finland proved to be especially popular with nature enthusiasts last year.

The hospitality lobby chief also characterised the government's plan as cosmetic and not enabling establishments to operate profitably.

Early February will bring some relief from coronavirus restrictions as the government announced some changes late on Thursday and decisions from regional authorities are expected soon.