Politics
Russia could initiate a large-scale mobilization following its upcoming parliamentary elections in September, according to assessments by Finnish intelligence and security experts. The elections, scheduled for 20 September, are widely expected to secure a constitutional majority for President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party, though analysts describe the vote
Politics
Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns Party) has faced criticism from both opposition and government figures after her comments on Spain’s potential exclusion from the Schengen Area, following a sudden surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) has since clarified that
Politics
The fifth Kotkaniemi Forum will take place today in Luumäki, bringing together Finland’s political leadership to debate the country’s foreign and security policy. The event, held in the garden of President P. E. Svinhufvud’s home museum, will feature high-profile speakers, including Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National
Economy
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) has issued a favourable statement to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, confirming that Posiva’s encapsulation plant and final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel in Eurajoki meets all legal safety requirements. The assessment, submitted on 4 August 2026, removes a
Politics
Temporary restrictions on air and maritime traffic in the eastern Gulf of Finland have become a recurring feature this summer, affecting residents, tourists, and businesses in the archipelago off Kotka and Hamina. The Finnish Defence Forces have enforced these measures multiple times in July and once in June, typically lasting
Crime
A fire erupted late Monday evening at the abandoned Otsola building on Koneenkatu in Hyvinkää, the former headquarters of a far-right network in southern Finland. The blaze affected the exterior wall and roof structure of the property, according to Niklas Eriksson, the on-duty fire chief of the Central
Politics
The Chancellor of Justice has decided not to take action regarding complaints filed against Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman (Finns Party) over his handling of subsidies for social work research. The decision, announced by Chancellor of Justice Janne Salminen, follows multiple complaints alleging irregularities in the funding
Economy
The Finnish government has finalized its 2025 budget proposal, outlining €4.8 billion in savings while maintaining a deficit of €12.9 billion. Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns Party) presented key highlights of the budget on Tuesday, confirming that the measures align with previously agreed government policies. The full budget
Politics
The Finnish State Sports Council held an extraordinary remote meeting on Monday to clarify its role in the Garden Helsinki arena project, following criticism of statements made by its chair, Timo Heinonen (National Coalition Party, NCP), a Member of Parliament.
Politics
Finland’s Minister of Finance Riikka Purra (Finns Party) has defended her party colleague, Interior Minister Mari Rantanen, after Rantanen called for Spain’s expulsion from the Schengen Area following a sudden influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The proposal has drawn international attention, including criticism from
Politics
New transparency obligations for artificial intelligence (AI) within the European Union have taken effect today, mandating that all AI-generated content must be clearly marked. The rules aim to ensure users are aware when they are interacting with AI systems, such as chatbots, or viewing AI-created images. Under the
Politics
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has weighed in on the escalating migration crisis in Spain’s autonomous city of Ceuta, emphasizing Finland’s commitment to EU border security. In a statement on X, Orpo reiterated the principle that Finland’s borders are Europe’s borders, echoing a 2025 remark by