What if your child loved school? Finland proves it’s possible; Here’s how they built one of world’s most admired ...

Picture a school where every child feels noticed, nurtured, and genuinely cared for. That’s the Finnish way, an approach built not on exams and pressure, but on trust, compassion, and a deep belief in the power of learning. In Finland, education isn't …

Trinidad and Tobago defender Andre Raymond joins Finland’s Ilves

Sports Roneil Walcott 5 Hrs Ago TT defender Andre Raymond is unveiled by new club Ilves Tampere. - Photo courtesy Darren McBay Trinidad and Tobago men's football team left-back Andre Raymond has joined Finnish top-flight club Ilves Tampere from …

Bears, wolves get too close to human: Finland eyes limited hunts

HELSINKI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- A growing loss of fear toward humans among large predators such as bears and wolves is causing increasing problems across Finland. In response, Finnish authorities are planning to allow limited hunting to help restore these …

Heatwave to continue across Finland over the weekend

Prolonged heat has led to an increase in cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in Finnish waterways. Open image viewer File photo from Lappeenranta, where temperatures climbed to 25 degrees Celsius. Image: Mikko Savolainen / Yle Finland's heatwave …

Finland's tech ecosystem: Growth, green tech, and global reach

Cactos Amount raised in 2024: €26M Cactos is a cleantech innovator delivering smart, scalable battery energy storage systems for businesses and public organisations. Cactos builds complete, modular systems, from indoor to outdoor units, all managed by …

The color of the water in the Gulf of Finland may change due to the heat in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region

Finland extends temporary protection for Ukrainians to 2027

Finland will continue offering temporary protection to Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war until 4 March 2027, following a decision by the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council. The Finnish Ministry of the Interior confirmed the extension in a press release on …

Tick sightings in Finland more than double this year

Tick sightings in Finland have more than doubled compared to last year, with over 115,000 reports submitted so far in 2025. The sharp rise is linked to mild, wet conditions and a warming climate that continues to favour the spread and survival of ticks …

Russia fails to lift asset freeze in Finland

Naftogaz is targeting Russian government buildings located in Helsinki (Credit: Shutterstock) A Finnish court has upheld an order permitting Ukraine’s Naftogaz to freeze Russian state-owned properties as it tries to enforce a US$5 billion investment treaty …

Foodie Finland: the best restaurants and cafes in Helsinki

Unexpectedly, porridge is a Finnish obsession, available in petrol stations, schools and on national airline flights. But Helsinki’s gastronomic offerings are a lot wilder, featuring reindeer, moose, pike perch, salmon soup, herring, seaweed – and even …