How the World Views Finland 2025: Finland’s global image strong but increasingly divided

Finland continues to be recognised internationally for education, good governance, nature, equality, and happiness, according to Finland Promotion Board’s publication "How the World Views Finland". In 2024, the country’s NATO membership and …

Finland sees unusual mild winter in south, wintry in north in Jan

The average temperature in January varied from 1 degrees Celsius in the southwestern archipelago to about minus 14 degrees Celsius in Northern Lapland, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). January was an unusually mild month in the …

Norway, Finland, and Sweden: Discussing New Cooperation Structure in the High North

With Swedish eyes The state secretary from Sweden reminisced about when he had a stopover in Tromsø while on the way to Kirkenes nearly 32 years ago. “We [representatives of Sweden, Norway, Russia, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and the EU Commission, ed. note …

I was a prospect at Leeds United, Reading and FC Halifax Town - now I'm enjoying life in Finland's third tier

Lui Bradbury has embarked on an interesting journey since his Leeds United departure in 2022. An attack-minded midfielder, Bradbury impressed for Leeds at under-18 level before moving on to Reading. After a stint in the Royals’ under-21s set-up, Bradbury …

WHO urges Finland, Nordics to keep alcohol monopolies in place

The UN's health agency recommends that governments in Nordic countries should "prioritize health over profits", and avoid further privatization of alcohol sales. Open image viewer Image: Joel Peltonen / Yle The World Health Organization ( …

Finland’s first Pohjanmaa-class Corvette is hull-ready

The class, consisting of four 4,300 t vessels straddling the line between corvettes and frigates will form a key part of the Finnish Navy and the Finnish Defence Forces as a whole once in service, replacing three older minelayers (one of which is already …

Dads in Finland taking more parental leave

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. Open image viewer The amount of individual parental leave benefits are earnings-related. Men …

Germany tops Finland’s stainless scrap suppliers in 2024

Finland’s brand remains positive, but global views divided

Education, good governance, nature, equality and happiness are themes that Finland is known for worldwide, according to Finland Promotion Board’s publication. The publication entitled “How the World Views Finland” showed that in 2024, especially Finland’s …

Finland issues guidelines for volunteer fighters, Russia reacts

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published an online information package for citizens considering volunteering in the war in Ukraine. The document outlines risks, legal implications, and consular assistance for Finns who choose to fight. The …