Electrical storm and wind warnings are in effect, particularly in the eastern portions of the country.

Finland has seen an increase in drug overdose deaths in recent years, according to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

The Ministry of the Interior warns that if funding is not reached, there may be personnel reductions in the police.

The participation of Russian drivers and protests by Extinction Rebellion are marring one of the biggest sporting events in Finland.

The tech system firm's CEO says the main issue is adequate training.

The US ambassador to Finland said he is optimistic that the Senate's overwhelming support will inspire the remaining members to quicken their ratification processes.

The 257-metre amphibious assault ship ties up in Helsinki's Hernesaari harbour until Monday.

Rain spells and war-prompted picker shortages have left farmers unable to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

With an energy crisis looming, Finland's schools have been instructed to plan for possible power, heating, and data network disruptions.

The minister suggested paying families with children a one-time bonus at the end of the year, but the children's ombudsman says that's not enough for Finland's most vulnerable.

Russian tourists have been able to access Europe via bus and car rides across the Finnish border.

President Sauli Niinistö spoke with Yle about Finland's and Sweden's Nato bids, a day after the US ratified their applications.

The opposition National Coalition Party is still the most popular party in Finland, while support for the prime minister's Social Democrats was just over 20 percent.

Following hours of debate, the upper legislative body of the US voted 95 to one to admit Finland and Sweden into the defence alliance.

The increase was partly due to more ships operating, and partly the result of increased passenger confidence after Covid travel restrictions were lifted, according to Tallink.

The items in question were seen as potentially enhancing Russia's military capabilities.

The forecast suggests there is still time to enjoy plus 25-degree weather before summer vacations end.

Many factors will likely bring retail sales down, according to the Finnish Commerce Federation.

High-performing students are doing just as well as before, but less academically inclined students are doing much worse, according to PISA survey results.

Enforcement of sanctions by merchants has proven to be murky, though tax-free sales are more easily monitored.

Meanwhile, a demonstration of US and UK combat helicopter drills is being held at Tampere Airport on Wednesday.

As interest rates rise, so too do Finland's debt maintenance costs. However, the Finnish economy will also be adversely affected if Russia cuts off Europe's gas supply, a pension firm chief warns.

Due to historic reasons, Finland's track gauge is the same as Russia's — 1,524mm — which is 89mm wider than the European standard.

News emerged last month that the company was sourcing oil from Teboil, sparking accusations that the purchases were helping to fund Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A law change in 2018 loosened the requirements to obtain special exemption permits, and now there are plans to allow more 17-year-olds to get behind the wheel.

About 2,500 Ukrainians are registered as unemployed jobseekers, according to official figures.

The possibility that a data breach also took place could not be ruled out, the agency says.

There were still more new holiday home loans issued in June than the same month in 2019, before Covid.

On their trip, Finnish teams will learn about how to deal with wildfires, which could also break out at home, a rescue services director says.

Three young adults died and a fourth remains in hospital following a violent collision on Saturday morning.