Thousands in Finland call for Israel boycott at Eurovision

On Monday, more than 10,000 people in Finland called on the country's public broadcaster Yle to advocate for Israel's ban from the Eurovision Song Contest due to the ongoing war in Gaza. The broadcaster received two petitions on Monday demanding it …

Gasum to open biogas filling station in Finland

Finland rolling out upper secondary education, matriculation tests in English

"The objective of the reform is to strengthen Finland's attractiveness among international actors and returnees," according to the Finnish National Agency for Education. Open image viewer Image: Henrietta Hassinen / Yle Upper secondary …

Thousands in Finland demand boycott of Israel in Eurovision

More than 10,000 people in Finland yesterday urged the country’s public broadcaster Yle to push for Israel to be banned from the Eurovision Song Contest due to the war in Gaza.   The broadcaster received two petitions on Monday demanding it pressure the …

Fewer summer jobs, tougher competition for Finland’s youth

Finland is facing a sharp decline in summer job opportunities, with listings down by a third compared to two years ago. Young jobseekers now find themselves competing not only with peers but also with older unemployed workers amid a tight labour market. …

Finland speeds up permits and tightens immigration control

The Finnish Immigration Service completed major structural reforms in 2024 aimed at improving processing speeds, reducing misuse of permits, and increasing internal security, according to an annual summary published by the agency. The reorganisation, …

English-language upper secondary education to begin in Finland in 2026

Students in Finland will be able to complete general upper secondary education entirely in English from August 2026, following a regulation issued by the Finnish National Agency for Education. The move forms part of the government’s programme to expand …

Finland’s Jussi Awards: ‘Stormskerry Maja’ Dominates With Six Wins

Stormskerry Maja, a sweeping period drama about a woman’s struggle for survival on a remote 19th-century island, was the big winner at the 2025 Jussi Film Awards, Finland’s equivalent to the Oscars, taking home six awards, including best film and best …

Russia's economic growth to slow significantly, Bank of Finland outlook says

Russia's "incessant rise in government spending" and focus on supporting the war effort had contributed to structural imbalances that have taken a toll on its economy, the central bank says. Open image viewer File photo of the Kremlin on Red …

Three ways to experience Finland as its named the happiest place in the world (again)

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