Society

Finland turns clocks back on Sunday as winter time begins

Residents across Finland will gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as the country shifts to standard time, aligning with a synchronized European Union change.

Finland to support new parents with bigger baby box, higher maternity grant

As Finland raises its universal maternity grant, the historic baby box is growing larger for the first time in years to offer new parents expanded support.
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Jumbo library: A new public library inside a major shopping centre

Shopping centre libraries represent a growing urban trend in Finland, bringing public cultural institutions directly into high-footfall commercial spaces to improve daily accessibility for commuters and shoppers.

Finns Party Leaders Refuse to Leave Bus in Helsinki Suburb, Spark Outrage

Members of the anti-immigration Finns Party faced widespread online ridicule after citing unfounded security fears to avoid stepping off their tour bus at a diverse local shopping centre.

How a Simple Checkout Mistake Could Land You in Trouble at Finnish Supermarkets

A technical quirk with combined loyalty and payment cards is causing shoppers to unintentionally steal groceries, prompting unnecessary police investigations.

Helsinki Population Crosses 700,000, 21% Have Foreign Mother Tongue

The Finnish capital is experiencing its fastest growth in years, driven largely by foreign-born residents.

‘World’s Oldest Cat’ Dies in Finland at Age 32

The owner expressed deep sadness but emphasized that he had lived a happy and safe life. She described him as humorous and romantic, noting that he even had a girlfriend and a wife at the same time.

Nine Hours of Tension: How the Garden Helsinki Project Tested the Finnish Government

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his cabinet retained parliamentary backing after an emergency session scrutinized a rescinded 35 million euro state subsidy linked to political donors.