Tampere and Kuopio municipal workers are in the midst of a two-day strike on Tuesday and Wednesday that has shut down schools and other services in the cities.

The firm said the departure would not impact its broader financial outlook.

A Finnish commentator has declined to name a Putin-supporting hockey player during games.

The Finnish Defence Forces have plans to acquire between 1,000 to 2,000 unmanned aerial vehicles over a period of two years.

Cooperation between airline companies will make arranging connecting flights easier, according to Tampere's tourism outfit.

The Finnish fast food firm has faced criticism for what some have characterised as a slow withdrawal.

The firm says it is expediting previously announced plans for new operations in Europe.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already impacted access to supplies of some key building materials, while higher energy prices are also boosting overall costs.

Pre-completed tax returns are now available online in the MyTax e-service. They will also arrive by post by the end of April.

Tampere and Kuopio are likely to see school closures and reduced public services on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

Ilta-Sanomat reports comments by President Sauli Niinistö about what Nato membership would mean for Finland.

Finland has not confirmed any Kinder-linked salmonella cases.

Russian artwork impounded by Finland is back in Russia.

The war in Ukraine and ongoing pandemic are not deterring travellers from visiting the Finnish capital.

Veteran politician Erkki Tuomioja told Hufvudstadsbladet that Sweden wants to create a cross-border defence body.

Kids in Finland are once again going door-to-door as health authorities are not asking the little witches to socially distance.

Finland can no longer import Russian wood, following fresh EU-wide sanctions.

The disputes hinge on pay and working conditions.

The Centre Party on Saturday said it would support the Finnish leadership if it decided to apply for membership in Nato.

Nokian Tyres on Saturday said it was expanding its European production capacity in light of new sanctions.

Sanna Marin said Finland could not afford to be naive in the face of Russian aggression.

The Institute of Health and Welfare is calling for parents to be more vigilant about their children's activity on the platforms.

The move, which is part of the fifth EU-agreed sanctions package, will take effect from midnight.

The move follows in the footsteps of other European countries.

The denial of service attacks were announced at just before 1pm on Friday.

The Supervisory Authority for Health and Welfare /Valvira) has revoked at least 30 occupational licenses upon request this year.

Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen says that Finland always takes violations of its airspace seriously.

The Kremlin summoned Finland's Ambassador to Russia to discuss Finnish customs' seizure of the artwork on Thursday.

Low-income earners are increasingly turning to food banks as prices continue to climb.

"Just like you 83 years ago, Ukraine has the bravery to defend itself against such an enemy," Zelensky told Finnish MPs.