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5 months ago
More than half of underwater species have become rarer in some inland waters, say researchers at the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) – who lay out recommendations to reverse the trend.
5 months ago
Even Finnish Lapland seems unlikely to get any significant snowfall this month.
5 months ago
A van burst into a fireball in front of Hotel Joronjälki on Saturday afternoon, killing two people, police said.
5 months ago
The state and the municipalities that own the West Railway venture have finally agreed on financing for the first phase of the high-speed train project.
5 months ago
Finland observes All Saints’ Day on Saturday, a Christian holiday devoted to remembering those who have died.
5 months ago
The All Points North podcast unpacks claims that deep-cover Russian agents are hidden in plain sight.
5 months ago
Police seized large amounts of amphetamines and cocaine, as well as weapons including several submachine guns and pistols.
5 months ago
The company allegedly accepted cash payments of up to tens of thousands of euros by customers from countries outside the EEA, according to the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland.
5 months ago
For Valmet Automotive, the deal could be a shot in the arm. The firm plans to cut more than 1,000 jobs, as its contract to manufacture Mercedes-Benz cars in Uusikaupunki expires soon.
5 months ago
The seabed of the Gulf of Finland is littered with old mines dating back to the First and Second World Wars.