Over 236,000 people crossed the border between Finland and Russia in July, but that number is still lower than it was prior to the pandemic.... read more

While no EU-wide decision is likely before autumn, Finland can still limit tourist visas for Russians without violating Schengen zone rules, the foreign minister said.... read more

The party claimed that the biggest threats to Western security were China and Russia as well as large-scale immigration. ... read more

Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen commented that Finland already meets the criteria for Nato membership and will strengthen the alliance. ... read more

Yle's investigative journalism unit began examining possible connections between airplanes registered in Finland and Russian oligarchs this spring.... read more

The EU imposed a series of sanctions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine in February, including a ban on all Russian carriers from accessing EU airports and airspace.... read more

Finland will send about 20 trainers, compared to 120 sent by neighbouring Sweden.... read more

The USS Kearsarge is set to leave Helsinki on Monday for joint exercises with the Finnish Defence Forces in the Baltic Sea. ... read more

In an interview with Maaseudun Tulevaisuus, the Finnish president added that relations between the West and Russia are "impossible to imagine" after the war in Ukraine. ... read more

A cohort of social and health care professionals and students demand that Finland cuts itself off from Russian fossil fuels immediately. ... read more

While the Finnish Intelligence and Security Service (Supo) wants to crack down on disinformation, experts in criminal law have reservations about the proposal. ... read more

The participation of Russian drivers and protests by Extinction Rebellion are marring one of the biggest sporting events in Finland. ... read more

The US ambassador to Finland said he is optimistic that the Senate's overwhelming support will inspire the remaining members to quicken their ratification processes.... read more

The 257-metre amphibious assault ship ties up in Helsinki's Hernesaari harbour until Monday. ... read more

Russian tourists have been able to access Europe via bus and car rides across the Finnish border.... read more

Following hours of debate, the upper legislative body of the US voted 95 to one to admit Finland and Sweden into the defence alliance. ... read more

Germany may acquire up to a 30 percent stake in Uniper in a bailout package totaling billions of euros. ... read more

Currently in its second year, the "berry law" addresses some of the issues encountered by migrant workers in the industry. ... read more

An assailant shot Shinzo Abe during a campaign event in the Japanese city of Nara on Friday.... read more

Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Canada and Estonia all rushed to ratify Finland's and Sweden's bids to join the alliance. ... read more