Finland's relations with Russia have been under scrutiny this week. 

Most of the government coalition parties saw increased backing among voters in the latest survey, but support for the Greens continued to slide.

Finnish athletes will be hoping to keep up the nation's proud record of winning medals at every Winter Olympics since the very first edition of the games in 1924.

The president commented on relations with Russia following the official opening of the Parliament on Wednesday.

The proposed reforms aim to make life a bit easier and flexible for Finland's students from abroad.

Kurvinen said his decision was not linked to any political boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics. 

The government met on Wednesday to discuss Covid rules.

The letter accuses EU and Nato countries of interpreting existing security agreements as they see fit.

Benefits agency Kela has filed a complaint with the Data Protection Ombudsman over Posti losing an important package.

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.