A total of about 100 Finnish citizens are believed to have fought as volunteers in Ukraine during the nearly three-year war, a handful within the Russian ranks.

There has been a gradual uptick in the amount of parental leave that fathers take since the law was reformed in August 2022, social benefits agency Kela noted.

According to a morning press report, the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service says there have been no definite signs of sabotage in Finland — by, or on behalf of, Russia.

The petition had garnered signatures of more than 100 people, including Finnish artists and actors, by Tuesday afternoon.

The health agency suggested three ways that Finland could reform its ”last resort” benefits arrangement.

The most common reference rate for Finnish housing loans, the 12-month Euribor, fell on Tuesday.

Finnish Parliament re-elected former Finns Party chair Jussi Halla-aho as its Speaker, despite some opposition members questioning his impartiality.

The new study suggests attitudes towards Finland have shifted in a positive direction in the United States, Germany and Japan, for example.

The company banned fast fashion last autumn, citing sustainability concerns.

Around 25,000 students have exceeded the annual income limit for financial aid in 2023.

Daytime temperatures in Finland on Tuesday range from -10C in the south to -30C in Finnish Lapland.

The cost of private doctors' visits rose by around eight percent last year.

Parliament is not exempt from the state spending squeeze, and MPs' parties will be one part of the cuts.

Here's a gallery of viewers' weather photos that were shared on Yle's TV news broadcasts in the first month of the year.

Volunteers are set to continue cleaning the town's shoreline on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Finland is among the slowest recovering air traffic markets in Europe, according to airport operator Finavia.

Although the United States has yet to impose tariffs on Europe, stock markets across the continent have fallen on Monday amid growing concerns.

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published an online information pack for those planning or considering travelling to Ukraine to serve as volunteer fighters.

The strong exchange rate of the euro has been not only tempting Finns to cross to Sweden for shopping, but is also drawing more international tourists to border areas in the north.

Ornithological society Birdlife Finland says some migratory birds have arrived in Finland exceptionally early.

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The UMK25 show will feature six UMK artists, Windows95man, Sanni, and a yet-to-be-announced ultimate Eurovision dream act.

According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), January was also unusually mild in southern and central parts of the country.

According to Migri, fear of being sent into battle does not automatically entitle an applicant to be granted asylum in Finland.

The Finnish PM suggested that the EU could import more liquefied natural gas in order to balance its trade with the United States.

HSY arranged a temporary water distribution point for residents without water. It said that distribution problems could continue late into the evening.

The Food Workers' Union (SEL) suggested that walkouts may be on the way – while the Service Union United (Pam) and the Industrial Union have issued new strike warnings.

The European Commission has granted €51m to Gasgrid and its partners for studies on three hydrogen transport projects.

There is high demand for explosives in Europe, with only one plant now producing TNT.

Organisers attributed the success to the overwhelming support generated in response to racist messages directed at Daniela Owusu, the figurehead of the 2024 charity fund drive.