"Actually, Finland no longer exists. It is part of the fascist West," the ex-lawmaker and former powerlifter said, according to the Russian state news agency.

Bad weather, more competition and high ticket prices have hit some of southern Finland's festivals while events in the north continue to thrive.

The long-established music retailer says rising online competition has left it with an unsustainable debt burden.

Researchers say there are a record number of ticks in Finland this year, so remember to check yourself, your kids and your pets after spending time outdoors.

Around 50,000 children will start school this August.

Stormy conditions are particularly expected in areas around Kainuu and Lapland.

The general decrease in prices did not stimulate the housing market in June or during the second quarter, according to Statistics Finland.

Finland's architectural legacy has reached a new milestone.

It looks like a UFO… but it’s actually one of Finland’s most iconic designs.

Helsinki Archipelago has hundreds of islands - you can visit several of them on local ferries.

In Utsjoki, the sun has been continuously above the horizon since the middle of May.

The long-serving senator was the one who suggested that Alexander Stubb play a round of golf with Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal has previously reported.

New figures suggest where you live plays a major role in how optimistic you feel about Finland's economy.

Rescue workers in France and Spain continued to fight wildfires and forest fires on Monday, with some of the blazes out-of-control.

Thirteen of the celebrated architect's designs are included on the prestigious list.

Most of the country will see temperatures below 20 degrees, but it will be warmer in the east.

Low water levels in the Nordic countries, turmoil in the Middle East and a corporate takeover may all impact electricity costs in the coming months.

The Supreme Court left in place former Finns Party MP Timo Vornanen's convictions related to a drunken late-night shooting incident at a Helsinki karaoke bar.

Laundry Bear poses a serious cyber espionage threat to organisations in public administration, critical infrastructure and the defence sector, says Supo.

Enjoying the great outdoors in Finland this summer? Be sure to check yourself carefully for ticks. Cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) have doubled this year as the parasites proliferate.

The early morning restrictions were a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and Finland's ability to combat potential stray drones.

The initiative's backers say that "critical public services and data must be kept in the hands of Finnish and European actors”.

Nearly a third of the price of a glass of beer in a Finnish bar goes to taxes. The proprietor typically makes about four cents profit on a 10-euro pint.

The issue affected payments via mass transit mobile apps. On Thursday afternoon, HSL said that the glitch in its app had been "mostly fixed".

Nearly all the Thai labourers are working for a single firm, which pays their travel fees and has not been linked to human trafficking and exploitation, unlike others in the field.

The largest volume of imports by weight was ammonia. However Finnish imports of Russian ammonia have dropped steeply since last month.

The two former city workers are suspected of having received a total of over 600,000 euros in criminal proceeds.

Fraudsters are using Google Meet video calls and suspected deepfake technology to pose as law enforcement officers, according to police.

Two people crossed into Finland near Imatra on Monday evening, days after a similar incident in Kainuu.

Young adults remain the age group most likely to fall behind on payments, according to new figures from Suomen Asiakastieto.