The number of asylum applications in Finland nearly halved in 2024, according to figures released by the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). At the same time, applications for study visas reached a record high,

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkinen (NCP) hosts a meeting with his Nordic counterparts in Helsinki on Thursday. Finland is chair of the Nordic Defence Cooperation group this year, and Thursday's meeting marks its second of the year.

Finland's community of approximately 1,500 Jews dates back to the 19th century when they arrived here to serve in the Russian military.

The development aims to create a versatile event centre that will include the arena, a hotel, office spaces, and more.

Patria has acquired Belgium-based Ilias Solutions for an undisclosed sum in a deal the Finnish defence group believes will allow it to lead the way in the digitisation of Europe's defence industry. Ilias' digital defence software is used by more than 30 countries,

In an NZZ interview, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen warns that Russia's aggression is directed against all of Europe. Forcing Ukraine to accept a convenient peace would be dangerous for the whole world,

The Finnish government has announced plans to tighten the requirements for obtaining permanent residence permits, extending residency periods and introducing language and work requirements. The proposal,

The Royal Oak High School science teacher and boys’ track and field and cross country coach made his way to Helsinki, Finland arriving last week after a 16-hour plane ride. Barnett will be working with other United States-based teachers.

Yılmaz, who studies industrial engineering at MEF University in Istanbul, chose an exchange at the Lappeenranta campus of Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), in southeastern Finland. He agrees that adapting to the new environment and making friends was straightforward.

"Ukraine is fighting to defend not only its independence and peaceful future, but also the jointly agreed security order based on international law. As the previous Chairpersonships, Finland will keep support for Ukraine at the heart of the OSCE’s work," she noted.

Barkov will lead fellow Finnish Cats Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen and Niko Mikkola at tournament from Feb. 12-20

The Panthers have eight players total slated to participate in the tournament: Four for Finland (Barkov, Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen and Niko Mikkola), two for Canada (Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett), one for the United States (Matthew Tkachuk) and one for Sweden (Gustav Forsling).