The trending unemployment rate stood at 10.3 percent in October, a proportion reflecting around 276,000 jobless people.

Finland's median monthly wage has reached 3,611 euros.

There was also a five percent year-on-year decline in study-based residence permit applications in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Finnish Immigration Service.

Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says Russian property buyers will face more scrutiny.

Finland does not have a minimum wage law, as pay is set in collective agreements.

Nearly half of Finland's households are stressed about the financial costs of celebrating the holidays.

Domestic outlets report on topics ranging from Ukraine peace talks to rising ADHD prescriptions and unsafe holiday toys.

The sea mammal was swimming in the capital's Hakaniemi neighbourhood.

Church music is becoming more relaxed.

Mining investors are showing interest in Finland.

Alexander Stubb said he had been in contact with both the Trump administration and Ukraine's president.

Swedish media reports suggest at least ten people have been taken to hospital as a result of the crash, which occurred on a rural road just before 9am on Saturday morning.

The most common indiscretions were missing or incomplete driver information or a failure to produce relevant permits.

A prominent Russian politician described Finland's decision to allow same-sex pairs compete in domestic events as "ridiculous", but others in the sport have warmly welcomed the development.

US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan for peace is viewed by many Ukrainians in Finland as a "plan for surrender".

One of the capital's most distinctive landmarks has undergone several facelifts since being built in 1852.

The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued travel advisories for most of the country over the next few days due to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain.

The Sweden-based music and podcast streaming giant Spotify began offering audiobooks to its subscribers in Finland this week.

Suomenlinna is one of the few places in the world where people live inside history. Step aboard the ferry as we hear from people who call the island home.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) and President Alexander Stubb will make separate trips to South Africa in the next few days. Orpo is also attending an EU-AU summit in Angola, while Stubb wraps up a visit to the UAE.

An Yle comparison reveals that municipal taxes can vary by as much as 2,300 euros annually for wage-earners with an average income.

Price seems to be a major guiding factor at the supermarket, according to S Group's sales SVP.

Will the PM serve out his full term or be replaced by one of his own cabinet ministers next year? And when's the best time for grocery bargains?

The change is necessary due to "the growing concerns of citizens regarding wolves and other large carnivores," said Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah (CD).

A report by Finland's National Audit Office described government expenditure during the Covid pandemic as "excessive", but a finance ministry spokesperson tells Helsingin Sanomat the effects are overstated.

The Finnish tech giant is setting up a unit for solutions aimed at the defence industry.

This year is shaping up to be better than the previous two years, but there are major regional differences in price trends, according to the Mortgage Society of Finland.

The head of Finland's largest union federation has criticised the government's economic and employment policies, while the Chamber of Commerce has called into question its attitude towards immigrants.

The S Group says that it no longer sells any Israeli fresh produce, but will sell off existing stocks of other items such as home carbonation products.

In Finland, the first snow (or ensilumi in Finnish) to fall in a particular region traditionally marks the beginning of winter for that area.