Finland Today
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:24:35 +0000Women’s Day March in Helsinki Draws 20,000; VIDEO
The Women's Day march in central Helsinki drew an estimated 20,000 participants, both women and men, united in a call to promote gender equality.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:47:01 +0000President Stubb Visits India: Finland and India Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Joint Plans for Digitalization and Sustainability
The visit featured key engagements such as the Raisina Dialogue keynote and bilateral talks, focusing on strategic partnerships in AI development.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +0000Finnair Organizes Special Flights from Oman to Repatriate Stranded Passengers Amid Middle East Security Concerns
Finnair is organizing special flights from Muscat, Oman to Helsinki to repatriate around 1,200 customers stranded in Dubai after flight cancellations caused by Middle East security concerns.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:23:27 +0000Warm Weather Expected Across Finland Due to Foehn Winds and High Pressure System
A surge of warm weather is expected across southern and central Finland at the end of the week, with daytime temperatures rising above zero and possibly exceeding 10 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:29:53 +0000Repatriation Flight Price for Finns in UAE Slashed by Nearly Half Amid Ongoing Crisis
The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has significantly reduced the cost of a repatriation flight for Finns stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing missile attacks.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:48:38 +0000Finland Proposes Legal Changes to Allow Nuclear Weapons Transit for NATO Defense in Rare Cases
While the amendments would allow for the handling of nuclear explosives in Finland under exceptional military defense circumstances, such actions would remain prohibited otherwise.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:33:28 +0000President Stubb to Strengthen Ties with India on Landmark 2026 State Visit Beginning Today
President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to visit India from March 4 to 7, 2026, representing an important move toward enhancing bilateral relations.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:43:43 +0000Fire Kills Five in Vantaa Apartment Building, Baby Survives; Man in His 70s Arrested
An elderly man is suspected of intentionally starting a fire in his apartment. The fire spread throughout the building and claimed the lives of five people on Tuesday morning in Vantaa. A baby survived.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:12:50 +0000Finland to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports from June 2026, With Limited Exceptions and Transition Period
Finland will stop accepting non-biometric Russian passports from June 1, with a few exceptions.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:09:55 +0000Finland to Host JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki Focused on Ukraine and European Security
President Alexander Stubb will convene a JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki in March 2026 to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine and European security amid regional tensions.