News from Finland
Non-EU property purchases blocked in Finland: What the new 2026 security vetoes mean for buyers
Finland has officially blocked six property purchases by foreign nationals this weekend, March 29, 2026, as the Ministry of Defence triggers a strict new security...
Can AI and sensors really replace 800 human workers? Finland’s 2026 experiment says yes
Finland has officially entered "ground zero" for a healthcare experiment that could soon reshape the rest of Europe. In March 2026, the Finnish government is...
Finnish aviation sector records gradual recovery in passenger volumes
Finland’s airports reported a rise in passenger traffic in 2025 compared with the previous year, continuing the aviation sector’s gradual recovery from the effects of...
Job vacancies in Finland hit lowest point in nearly ten years
Job vacancies in Finland have dropped to their lowest level in nearly a decade, reflecting a sharp slowdown in labour demand as economic conditions weaken,...
Finland on alert as Russia reopens soviet-era military base near border
Finland’s defence establishment is intensifying its monitoring of Russian military activities in the Republic of Karelia, as satellite imagery and reporting confirm that Moscow has...
Local man leaves over €1 million to improve life for villagers
A resident of the Finnish town of Askola has left his entire estate, valued at more than one million euros, to his hometown with a...
End of an Era: International press hub closes in Helsinki
Finland has closed its International Press Center (IPC) after 87 years of operation, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has announced. The centre, which had been...
Finland’s unemployment rate now highest in the EU, Eurostat confirms
Finland has recorded the highest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the European Union, overtaking Spain, according to newly released data. Figures published on January 8 by...
Finland reports damage to submarine cable linking Estonia and detains nearby vessel
Finnish authorities have confirmed that a submarine communications cable connecting Finland and Estonia suffered significant damage on December 31. The disruption affected one of the...
Storm Hannes hits Finland at the worst possible time, leaving thousands without power
For many people in Finland, Saturday was meant to be about heading home after the Christmas break. Instead, it turned into a day of power...
Nokia secures €870 million EIB loan for Next‑Gen mobile research
Nokia has secured a €870 million long‑term loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its research and development of next‑generation mobile technologies, including...
Alisa Vainio breaks Nordic record in Valencia
A landmark moment in European athletics unfolded in Spain as Finnish distance runner Alisa Vainio delivered one of the most remarkable marathon performances in Nordic...
Finland overwhelmed by wave of ultra-cheap fashion as recycling system buckles
Finland’s carefully built circular economy is facing an unexpected pressure point - and it’s coming in small parcels by the millions. A flood of ultra-cheap...
Finnish pension contribution overhaul complete
It has taken the Finnish Government some nine years to overhaul its earnings-related private pension system but the final step takes place on January 1,...