Finnish state-owned rail operator VR is suspending passenger and freight traffic across the eastern border due to sanctions against Russia.

Rising food prices are affecting those already grappling with climbing grocery bills.

The situation is unprecedented, as asylum seekers or refugees arriving in Finland have rarely brought animals with them.

Thirty people were hurt in the 31-vehicle crash, but there were no serious injuries.

Former European Economic Commissioner Olli Rehn said that Finland should join Nato "based on the Norwegian model".

In the latest of a series of interviews on possible Nato membership, the president seemed to suggest that the benefits would outweigh the downsides.

State rail operator VR is suspending freight traffic across the eastern border due to sanctions against Russia.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) welcomed an EU plan for joint gas purchases, although Finland may not take part.

Just over a week ago, it remained unclear whether the Saimaa Canal would open, due to possible EU sanctions on Russia.

Researchers found significant differences between pay for health and social workers in various parts of the country.

Helsinki Appeals Court acquitted the corrupt ex-cop of murder charges linked to a professional hit carried out in 2003.

After an initial warning for the first parking violation, one firm plans to charge users an extra five euros for each successive infraction.

The Allegro train will stop running between Saint Petersburg and Helsinki on Monday.

The strike at UPM paper plants has lasted 85 days.

Negotiations have failed to produce a deal for the nurses' unions.

More flexible guidelines would enable food manufacturers to make sudden changes to ingredients when required.

The defence ministry said it will not reveal details about the equipment for security reasons.

All Points North explores what Finland is doing to help the thousands of Ukrainians who are seeking sanctuary in the country. 

Knock-on effects of the Covid pandemic as well as the war in Ukraine have caused financial difficulties for the sector. 

The Finnish State Railways firm is looking for new markets.

Vandals have also spray painted the building's fence and broken a security camera.

A ban on Russian energy imports would have a significant impact, especially on gas-dependent countries, Marin said.

Health authorities say that three doses of vaccine offer a good level of protection from severe disease for younger people. 

The president said he would only announce his own views after a free, thorough debate on the issue in Parliament.

Finland's emergency supplies are in the spotlight.

The Education Ministry said all incoming children will have access to basic education, but that it will not be mandatory.

One retailer said last week's sales of battery-powered radios were triple that of the same time last year.

An HS poll showed 54 percent support for Nato, while three-quarters of Chambers of Commerce members said yes to joining.

Recent days have seen sunnier conditions in Finland. 

Hamina Energy is opening a new LNG terminal in Hamina this autumn, as Finland increasingly uses liquefied natural gas to replace Russian supplies.