NEWS
News and timely stories from Finland and around the world, covering travel, culture, entertainment, lifestyle, people, and the stories shaping how we see the world.
European Commission Says Polish Parliament Has Constitutional Right to Appoint Judges Amid Court Crisis
The European Commission has said Poland's parliament has the constitutional authority to appoint members of the country's Constitutional Tribunal, as tensions over the court's...
Finland’s Endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal Population Rises to Nearly 550
Finland's endangered Saimaa ringed seal population has increased slightly to an estimated 545 individuals, offering some encouragement for conservation efforts to protect one of...
Finnish Nature Takes Centre Stage at President Alexander Stubb’s 2026 Independence Day Reception
Finnish nature will be the central theme of Finland's 2026 Independence Day celebrations, with President Alexander Stubb and his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, set to...
Diesel Prices in Finland Reach Their Highest Level in Four Years
Diesel prices in Finland reached their highest level in more than four years in October 2026, with the average price climbing to EUR 2.49...
Finland’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 11%, Highest in the European Union
Finland's unemployment rate has risen to 11 percent, giving the country the highest jobless rate in the European Union, according to the latest figures...
Finland Observes All Saints’ Day on Halloween Saturday, Bringing Changes to Transport and Opening...
Finland will observe All Saints' Day on Saturday, 31 October, the same day Halloween is celebrated, creating possible confusion for residents and visitors over...
France Faces Growing Budget Pressure as Fitch Downgrades Outlook Ahead of 2027 Election
France's 2027 budget is becoming an increasingly difficult political and economic challenge after international ratings agency Fitch revised the country's sovereign credit outlook from...
Where in Europe Do People Spend More Than 40% of Their Income on Housing?...
Housing costs are taking more than 40% of disposable income for millions of people across Europe, with Greece facing the highest burden among the...
France Deploys 70,000 Police Officers as Halloween Protests Raise Fears of Fresh Unrest
France is preparing for another weekend of protests, with authorities deploying around 70,000 police officers nationwide as demonstrations against the cost-of-living crisis and school...
EU and Canada Move Towards a Deeper Alliance as Trump’s Policies Reshape Global Relations
The European Union and Canada are preparing to establish a closer political and economic alliance as growing tensions with the United States under President...