A recent survey shows almost half of Finns believe that any crisis will make it important to have cash on hand.

Competition organisers plan to start running fitness competitions for children as young as 12.

Most of the nation's morning newspapers carry coverage of international reactions to Finland's expected application for Nato membership.

Although Finland's preparedness and defence capabilities are high, the transport and communications agency urges citizens to be well-prepared for network and power outages.

Leaders of key Finnish political parties voiced approval of an endorsement of Nato membership by the president and prime minister.

This week's show asks when Finland will really join Nato, how Finnish language immersion works without Finnish teachers, and wonders if the country can expect gold in this year's ice hockey world finals.

Around three-quarters of music professionals who responded said they recently experienced inappropriate behaviour, according to the findings.

Reaction from Russia has not been positive.

The majority-state-owned Finnish energy company's primary option for departing Russia is to sell off its operations in the country.

It would be "catastrophic" if deaths caused by the epidemic continued at their current pace, according to Lasse Lehtonen.

Respondents to a fresh survey see a close to 50/50 chance that Finland could repel a military attack without outside help.

President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin made the announcement on Thursday morning.

Boris Johnson's visit continues to dominate the news agenda in Finland.

A source told Norway's biggest newspaper the gesture should not be considered a binding "security guarantee."

After Turku removed its Lenin statue, Kotka is the last Finnish city to have a monument of the founding leader of the Soviet Union.

"We make these commitments to our friends in Finland not just because we can, but because we must," PM Johnson said in a press conference after meeting President Sauli Niinistö.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's recent Covid crackdown are keeping financial growth prospects more modest than initially expected, the bank says.

Authorities continue to seek out people who may have witnessed incidents leading up to the collisions.

This is the seventh year fans get to watch the endangered seals bask in the sun via real-time livestream.

The deal offered pay increases one percent above the general level of increase for the next five years. 

The reach of sanctions in force against Russian figures is getting broader. 

Boris Johnson's arrival in Finland is previewed in the press.

The Finnish branch of the Extinction Rebellion climate action movement has called the two-week series of demonstrations 'Overconsumption Rebellion'.

A video clip showed the wolverine running eagerly towards border guard officers, then the animal suddenly stopped and scurried away.

The unexpected visit comes as both Nordic countries enter a crucial week in deciding on Nato membership.

Both sides of the dispute have been given until 12 noon on Wednesday to respond to the proposals.

Ten committees are expected to submit opinions about Finland's possible Nato membership to the Foreign Affairs Committee, which will then draw up a report.

Miina Seurujärvi says the commission will not be able to carry out its demanding task under the current format.

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö is expected to announce his position on Nato membership on Thursday, as stances solidify around the alliance.

Around two-thirds of people in Finland support work-based immigration, according to trade union JHL.