Finland climbs one spot in global competitiveness ranking

Finland’s ranking improved, especially in international investments, price development, and business legislation, while the biggest decline was in employment. Open image viewer Last year, Finland slipped from 11th to 15th place in the World...

Finland records rise in recalls and outbreaks

Food recall statistics in Finland show the number of recalls exceeded 300 in 2024. According to data collected by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) and recently published, there were 305 food product recalls in 2024. This is 55 more than...

Finland to Iceland: Top 10 most peaceful countries in 2025 according to recent index

Iceland is the most peaceful country globally, holding this rank since 2008. With incredibly low crime rates, welcoming people, and minimal violent incidents, it's a haven. Interestingly, Icelandic police don't carry guns, and kids often play...

U.S. Looking to Acquire ‘Fennica’ Icebreaker from Finland, Order Several New Ones

Following U.S. President Trump’s remarks about buying Finnish icebreakers at the NATO summit in The Hague last week, additional details have emerged. The U.S. reportedly intends to lease or purchase the more than 30-year old Fennica icebreaker. In...

From Chennai to Helsinki: here is the lowdown on Abilympics

Fifteen new vocational skills will be showcased in the form of contests at the 11th International Abilympics scheduled to be held in Finland in 2027. According to Dr. Jitender Aggarwal, secretary-general of National Abilympic Association of India...

Fit as a Finn: The story behind Finland’s affinity for exercise

Let’s talk about fitness – not the kind that wins gold medals or graces Olympic podiums, but the kind that belongs to everyone: the delightfully casual variety, where the only goals are rosy cheeks, a light sweat and a brighter mood. On any given...

Russian band's Tuska show triggers protests in Helsinki

Russian deathcore band Slaughter to Prevail’s performance at the Tuska Festival in Helsinki on Saturday drew protests both inside and outside the festival grounds over allegations of support for Russian state propaganda. Demonstrators gathered...

OSCE PA: 50 years Helsinki Final Act

29.06.2025 Porto, Portugal. Today the 32nd Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has started under the theme “Commemorating 50 Years of the Helsinki Final Act: Responding to a New Reality in the OSCE.” Ms. Pia Kauma, president of the...

Tens of thousands rally for equality in Helsinki Pride parade

Tens of thousands of people marched through central Helsinki on Saturday in a peaceful and colourful Pride parade celebrating equality and human rights. Participants gathered at Senate Square at noon before setting off along a route that included...

Thunderstorm halts metro and floods streets in southern Finland

A powerful thunderstorm swept across southern Finland on Sunday morning, triggering lightning strikes, halting metro services in Espoo and prompting widespread weather warnings for hazardous winds. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI)...

OCC-W vs SKK-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ECS-W T10 Finland 2025, Match 6

Match six of the ECS-W T10 Finland 2025 will feature Oulu CC-W taking on SKK-W Team at Kerava on 29th June at 7:45 PM IST. Get the best OCC-W vs SKK-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 6th...

FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 co-hosts complete handover to Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden

The official Women's EuroBasket app Download Now PIRAEUS (Greece) - The FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 co-hosts have handed over the baton to the organizers of the 2027 edition - Belgium, Finland, Lithuania and Sweden - in an official on-court...

Finnish winger who made impressive second-half climb goes to Flyers in fifth round

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Flyers used one of their two fifth-round picks in the 2025 NHL draft on Max Westergard. The Finnish winger went to the Flyers at 132nd overall Saturday afternoon. Westergard was the 30th-ranked international skater by NHL...

Los Niños Primero adopting Finnish play-based learning

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Johannesburg teen to represent SA at Youth World Climbing Championships in Finland

Home/Network Sport/Johannesburg teen to represent SA at Youth World Climbing Championships in Finland Network Sport 1 hour ago Asanda Matlhare 1 minute read Roux Wentzel (14) from Helpmekaar Kollege in Johannesburg has recently been chosen to...

Finland sees €60m trade deficit in April

The trade balance showed a deficit of EUR 60 million in April 2025, according to the international trade in goods statistics provided by Finnish Customs on Friday. In January-April 2025, the trade balance had accumulated a deficit of EUR 514...

Thunderstorm hits Helsinki as heavy rain and winds sweep southern Finland

During the morning, lightning strikes also caused several fires in Satakunta and Pirkanmaa. Open image viewer Rain systems hit Oulu during a football match on Saturday night. Image: Janne Körkkö / Yle A powerful thunderstorm swept through Helsinki...

Finnish firm linked to Russia arms exports under criminal probe

A Finnish company once dealing in wooden art and tourism is under investigation for exporting sensitive electronic components to Russia, in suspected violation of EU sanctions. Finnish Customs announced on Thursday that the company, based in North...

Helsinki grocer hit hard as shoplifting soars 60%

Shoplifting in Helsinki has risen sharply, with thefts at one neighbourhood grocery store now costing tens of thousands of euros each year. Mikko Karmakka, manager of the K-Market on Iso Roobertinkatu, said shoplifting has worsened significantly....

Finland optimistic of building icebreakers for US