A Russian invasion in Ukraine would fuel Finnish Nato debate, according parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee chair.

Police will decide whether to investigate the incident based on the results of a preliminary probe being conducted by the regional administrative agency.

Russian news agencies report that Sergei Lavrov and Anthony Blinken will likely discuss ongoing tensions in either Finland or Switzerland.

Authorities traced several unsolved crimes to the suspect using forensics.

The former chair of the party's Turku branch had posted videos online threatening immigrants and saying he hoped they would die.

Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko has announced a series of temporary measures aimed at easing the impact of higher energy costs.

The court ruled that Johan Bäckman sending private messages to and writing about journalist Jessikka Aro constituted stalking under Finland's Penal Code.

Close to a record number of tourists from the United States are expected to come to Finland this summer, while restrictions continue to dampen tourism from Asia.

The daily Ilta-Sanomat reports that surplus Covid vaccines could cost taxpayers up to 200 million euros this year.

The Lions remain on course to secure Finland's first ever ice hockey gold medal.

Justice Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP) has announced a major overhaul of laws on rape and other sex crimes.

This week's podcast looks at strategies for getting more food for less, and asks why Finns don't want to be 'Finlandised'.

While the national curriculum endorses multilingual learning environments in theory, this is not reflected in practice.

Finland will soon have enough doses for booster jabs, but over a million more doses are set to keep arriving monthly.

Yle was not charged over Räsänen's comments on a radio programme, but prosecutors have demanded removal of the material.

The latest corporate reports signal recovery in the aviation and restaurant sectors.

Workplaces are urged to continue with Covid-19 preventative measures as employees return on site.

The suspects face charges of insubordination against police, as well as other charges including suspected damage to property.

The use of fireworks has been criticised for noise pollution, environmental damage and the effect on pets.

A Finnish freestyle skier was competing in the qualifying round when he crashed into a camera operator.

According to Finland's foreign minister, Russia was expected to begin invading Ukraine by Wednesday.

The Pellervo Economic Research Institute PTT says that for now the impact of rising interest rates on the housing market is still small.

Finland beat Switzerland 4-0 on Wednesday in the third place play-off, retaining the nation's bronze medal won at the previous Winter Olympics in 2018.

The win brings Finland's total medal tally at the Beijing Winter Olympics to five.

The sudden onset of warmer, rainy weather, following heavy snows is causing problems for motorists in many parts of the country.

Tampere District Court said it aims to reach a verdict in the case during March-April.

Six members of the committee abstained from voting in what could be considered an act of protest.

Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen told Yle there are concerns that tensions in Ukraine could have spill-over effects in the Baltic Sea region.

The death of a rescue worker colleague is "the worst thing that can happen," the local department's board chair said.

A fresh poll shows 43 percent of respondents in favour of Finland joining Nato, if key national leaders were to give their backing.