Hundreds of Finns fought with the German Waffen-SS in Ukraine during World War II. New research shows that many of them were convinced Nazis and may have committed atrocities. The finding has triggered a debate in Finland.

Welfare region leaders fear that government pressure to achieve savings could compromise citizens' rights to social and healthcare services.

"Had it continued for another 12 minutes, the carnage would have been much worse than the four basic cables that were there," Finnish President Alexander Stubb said.

A Finnish court ordered the seizure of an oil tanker suspected of damaging key telecommunications and power cables in the Baltic Sea, the Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported Monday. The vessel, Eagle S,

Finland’s economy is set to rebound with a 1.5 percent growth rate this year, accompanied by a strengthening employment market, according to a report released Tuesday by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Finland has taken a significant leap in crypto adoption, introducing its first exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Nasdaq Helsinki. The launch marks a turning point for the Nordic region, with Finland becoming a key player in integrating cryptocurrency into regulated investment channels.

Crew on board an oil tanker accused of sabotaging undersea power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea were poised to cut other cables and pipelines when Finnish authorities boarded the vessel last month,

Finland, home to Helsinki, snow-covered landscapes, and the enchanting Lapland (not to mention Santa Claus!), has once again been named the happiest country in the world according to the 2024 World Happiness Report—marking its seventh consecutive year at the top.

The Eagle S tanker seized by Finnish authorities on suspicion of ripping up subsea cables will not face a separate criminal investigation into whether its fuel cargo violates sanctions imposed on Russia,

Finns have quickly embraced digital payment methods, and their usage continues to grow annually. While traditional payment methods such as cash and payment cards remain popular, digital alternatives have transformed the way payments are made.

FINLAND: Sweco has won a framework contract to provide design and engineering services for expansion of Helsinki's light rail network. Projects cover up to 30 route-km, including the Malmin-Jakomaen network serving northeast districts of the city.

HELSINKI (Reuters) -Crew on board an oil tanker accused of sabotaging undersea power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea were poised to cut other cables and pipelines when Finnish authorities boarded the vessel last month,