Domestic violence persists in Finland: Helping perpetrators could be the solution

While the availability of services for domestic violence survivors has increased, statistics indicate that domestic violence is not decreasing in Finland. To effectively combat domestic violence, Finland should invest in helping those who use violence. The …

Many of Finland’s health care services are worse than other EU countries, says minister

FINNISH social and health care services are not as well funded and are, in many respects, not as good as in other parts of the EU, Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso (PS) viewed on YLE A-studio on Tuesday. “It’s a known fact that the costs …

Finland deploys round-the-clock control to stop Russian cars transiting via Norway

Two weeks have passed since Finland, like the Baltic states and Poland, decided to turn around all Russian vehicles with less than 10 seats at the borders. A challenge, though, is caused by Norway which still allows for entry via Storskog, Europe’s …

Finland Orders Russian Asylum Seeker to Return Children to Russia – Media

Finland’s Supreme Court has ordered a Russian asylum seeker to return his two children to their mother in Russia despite their fears of being viewed as “traitors,” Finnish media reported Wednesday. According to the Helsingin Sanomat daily, the father …

Finland enhances Air Force training with Hawk simulation procurement

In a leap forward for the Finnish Defence Forces, Finland has secured an addition to its military training arsenal.  The recently signed procurement contract with Patria promises to deliver a Hawk Full Mission Simulator (FMS) by 2026, a move that is set to …

Delegation from the Ministry of Education and Information Technology on Nevis visits Estonia and Finland

- Advertisement - NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 26, 2023) –A delegation from the Ministry of Education and Information Technology in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is presently participating in a ten-day tour in Estonia and Finland aimed at …

Finland launches first trial of digital passports

Finland's DPA lifts Russian data transfer ban

Reuters reports Finland's Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman suspended a temporary ban on data transfers to and from Russia through ride-hailing app Yango. An ongoing ombudsman review of the matter showed Russian legislation that allegedly would …

Range Signs Finland’s Former PM Sanna Marin, World’s Youngest Female Head Of State 

Range Media Partners on Wednesday announced its signing of Sanna Marin, the world’s youngest female head of state, best known for serving as Finland’s Prime Minister from 2019-2023. The management company will work with her to unearth new opportunities in …

Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin Signs With Range Media Partners  

Sanna Marin is going from the House of Parliament to the Soho House, as the former Prime Minister of Finland has signed with talent management firm Range Media Partners. Marin sparked global media interest in 2019 when her election to Finland’s highest …