The expert characterised the AN-196 as a long-range attack drone and suggested that it could have been carrying around 50kg of explosives.

Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and export routes.

"Drones have strayed into Finnish territory. We take this very seriously," Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) said. Two drones crashed, at least one of them was confirmed to be Ukrainian.

No drones have strayed into Finnish territory, according to the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF).

The initiative's authors say that adding a non-binary gender marker would strengthen people's rights to self-determination and increase equality.

"Unfortunately, my life in Finland was not successful. I tried to do everything I could. I feel like this country doesn't want me here," Vladislava Onufrienko explained.

"Our limited resources must be allocated to those who have no housing and no opportunity to take care of their basic needs," the No Fixed Abode group said.

St Petersburg airport has been closed due to recent attacks by Ukraine on Russian ports along the Gulf of Finland.

But the scathing opinion piece didn't address the court's central reasoning that making medical claims in a religious context was not a protected form of speech.

Life for many people in "the world's happiest country" can be very different from the image projected by state agencies and social media, according to a guest on Yle News' APN podcast.

In Vantaa, nearly 60 percent of families have had their daycare fees waived.

Folding beds in daycare centres have repeatedly posed safety risks, with incidents including children’s fingers being caught in hinges.

Real estate purchases may be used "to gain a foothold in the country or to undermine public authorities’ ability to act," warned Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP).

The Finnish Tenants association says the proposed legislation will significantly weaken renters' housing security and increase uncertainty.

In Malax, one family has enough stockpiles to last a year.

Finnish Defence Forces' Hornet jets have buzzed over southern residential areas due to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil ports on the Gulf of Finland.

Filling up in Sweden can generate significant savings.

The challenges internationals face when trying to find a job in Finland is the topic in the All Points North on Video studio this week.

Pollen exposure has been linked to poorer results in matriculation exams.

Russian port fires are worsening Finnish air quality in border areas.

The state has failed in its efforts to reduce poverty and marginalisation, the Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health (Soste) says.

Some Swedish parents with far-right views have moved to Åland in order to homeschool their children, which is generally banned in Sweden.

Former interior minister and Christian Democrats leader Päivi Räsänen was found guilty of incitement after four years of court proceedings.

Helsinki braces for traffic disruptions as the leaders of the UK, Netherlands, Nordics and Baltics gather for a defence summit. Overhead, there's a no-fly zone for drones.

Winter time, or standard time, comes to an end this Sunday.

The sugar firm is ending production of its lump, powdered and fine-granulated sugar products in Finland.

Current prices correspond roughly to those last seen in 1997, according to Danske Bank.

So far there are no indications that a large amount of data about members was compromised, but the firm said the situation is more extensive than initially thought.

Reducing fuel taxes to ease pump prices could have reverse effect, according to an SME interest group.

Egg exports are booming while cucumber consumption reaches record levels, leaving Finnish shoppers with fewer eggs but plenty of crunch.