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Sunday April 27, 2025

Finland to continue training support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

The President and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy on Friday stated that the Defence Forces will continue to provide training support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine with approximately 20 persons, said the government in a press release. The committee at meeting discussed the current efforts

Published: 21:54 pm,Friday 25 April 2025

Finland to open new Consulate General in Texas on July 1

Finland will open one more Consulate General in United States on July 1, said the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in a press release. President Alexander Stubb on Friday approved an amendment to the Decree of the President on the Locations of Finland’s Diplomatic Missions. The new Consulate General will be

Published: 02:10 am,Saturday 26 April 2025

Birth rate remains lower than death in Finland

The number of births was 4,271 lower than that of deaths in Finland in January-March period, according to Statistics Finland. Country's population was 5,640,437 at the end of March 2025. During January–March population increased by 4,466 persons. The reason for the population increase was migration gain from abroad. The

Published: 00:02 am,Friday 25 April 2025

Finns trust in US security support drops sharply: survey

Public trust in the United States regarding security has plummeted in Finland, with a new survey showing that only one in six Finns now believe they can rely on the U.S, reported Xinhua. The findings, published on Thursday, come from the latest edition of the NATOpoll research project. Last

Published: 03:24 am,Friday 25 April 2025

Number of marriages rises in Finland last year

A total of 21,420 marriages were entered into in 2024, according to Statistics Finland. The number of marriages entered into increased by 727 from the previous year. A total of 20,995 marriages between opposite-sex spouses were entered into, which is 675 more than in the year before. Same-sex

Published: 22:44 pm,Wednesday 23 April 2025

Finland, Sweden to stiffen migration policy

Finland and Sweden will tighten the migration policy of both the countries, said Ministry of the Interior in a press release referring to a meeting between the respective ministers of the neighbouring countries. Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Sweden’s Minister for Migration Johan Forssell met in Helsinki

Published: 22:12 pm,Wednesday 23 April 2025

31 killed in road mishaps in Finland in Q1

Eleven people were killed and 192 others injured in 150 road accidents in Finland in March this year, according to Statistics Finland. The number of fatalities was five higher and number of persons injured 16 higher than the numbers in March 2024. Out of the deceased, nine travelled by

Published: 02:51 am,Wednesday 23 April 2025

Rehn urges unified EU stance on US tariffs, defense

Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn on Tuesday emphasized the necessity for Europe to adopt a unified position not only on defense but also in response to the evolving U.S. tariff policies, reported Xinhua. "According to our estimates, U.S. tariffs and the subsequent countermeasures could significantly reduce Finland's projected

Published: 19:30 pm,Wednesday 23 April 2025

President to join funeral of Pope Francis

President Alexander Stubb will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, said the President Office in a press release on Wednesday. The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will take place on April 26 in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Pope Francis died

Published: 02:05 am,Wednesday 23 April 2025

Public sector workers warn of 3rd phase strike on May 8-9

The Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL, Trade Union Pro and the Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals JUKO on Tuesday issued the third strike warning for selected state sector workplaces, said the unions in a press release. The new strike was announced when unions are

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