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Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is TV smash hit

Show features live chat sessions with breeders, a podcast and updates on dogs’ progress from birth to weigh-ins

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

Internet flocks to 24-hour puppy livestream to break from doomscrolling

‘I think it’s pretty much a sign of the times that people crave for this kind of small escape,’ a producer of the stream said

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Need a smile? This livestream features 6 puppies all day long

Every wiggle and wobble of six newborn puppies snuggling together in Finland is captured by cameras

The Independent UK · Oct 22

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Google told to stop forest clearing for two data centres in Finland weeks after announcing its biggest European investment

Finland's Licensing and Supervision Agency has ordered Google to stop work at two data centre sites. The halt affects projects planned in Muhos and Kajaani due to necessary environmental impact assessments. Google intends to follow the guidance of the agency and respond by October 14. The company's €13 billion investment…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

In 1885, Finland built a lighthouse on Sweden’s side of an island; 100 years later, both countries bent the border around it

A lighthouse built on Märket island created a diplomatic issue between Sweden and Finland. The 1809 treaty had established a border which cut across the island. Relocating the lighthouse proved difficult, so the countries adjusted their border instead. This resulted in a jagged line around the lighthouse, marking Finland's westernmost…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Finnish businessman convicted of trafficking Thai berry pickers

A court in Finland has sentenced a local businessman to two and a half years in prison for trafficking dozens of Thai workers to pick berries in the Nordic country.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9

Finland grants record citizenship approvals as immigration falls; Indians among top family visa applicants

Finland saw a record number of citizenship approvals in 2025. This occurred even as overall immigration to the country decreased. Indians were among the top nationalities applying for family-based residence permits. Work permit demand is showing signs of recovery in early 2026. Citizenship rules were tightened in 2024.

The Economic Times · Jun 1

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Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.

A small Finland-based startup claims to have made a big, solid-state battery breakthrough. It just forgot to bring evidence along.

InsideEVs · Jan 23

Santa Claus is coming to town! Father Christmas leaves Lapland headquarters for delivery duties

As reported by Finnish public broadcaster YLE, Santa Claus has left his hometown in Korvatunturi, Lapland ahead of his round-the-world journey delivering presents.

Euronews · Dec 22, 2025

Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to say it will boycott event if Israel participates

Head of state broadcaster says it is ‘impossible to look the other way’ over Israel’s actions in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

RTÉ says Ireland will boycott Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete

National broadcaster joins Slovenia in making participation next year conditional amid war in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

‘Much-loved’ Finnish MP, 30, found dead in Helsinki parliament building

Eemeli Peltonen was found dead by Finnish police at around 11am in the Parliament House

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

This City Just Went a Whole Year Without a Traffic Death

One city in Northern Europe just went an entire year without a traffic-related death. Officials from Helsinki, Finland, confirmed to the Finnish publication YLE that it hasn't had a fatal accident since early July 2024, marking an impressive milestone for the Scandinavian coastal town.

Motor1 · Jul 29, 2025

Several people stabbed and one arrested at shopping centre in southern Finland

The stabbing happened in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city, which is 180 kilometres northwest of the capital Helsinki.

Euronews · Jul 3, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Finnish media says several people have been stabbed in the southern city of Tempere

Finnish public broadcaster Yle has reported that several people were stabbed near a shopping center in the southern city of Tempere

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Traitors star was shot twice with hunting gun by ex-partner, police say

Janne Puhakka, the country’s first openly gay ice hockey player, was killed in October at the age of 29

Metal Hammer · Nov 2, 2024

Nightwish manager Ewo Pohjola charged in Finland with assaulting two women

Nightwish say they won't comment until assault case against manager Ewo Pohjola is fully resolved

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2024

Finnish presidential candidate surprised at renewed focus on his sexuality

Pekka Haavisto says discussion about his being gay has increased since he made it through to the final round of voting

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Tekele announces second season of youth series The Short Fuse.

Learn about the second season of Finland's youth series The Short Fuse, tackling tough themes with honesty and aiming to captivate younger audiences.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024

Centre-right party ahead in Finnish presidential election

Liberal Green party is a close second and go through to second round, while far-right Finns have been knocked out

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

Finnish and Icelandic artists call for Israel to be banned from Eurovision

More than 1,400 Finland-based artists sign petition for Israel to be excluded from contest over alleged war crimes in Gaza

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Finnish musicians call for Israel boycott at Eurovision 2024

Tensions over Israel’s participation in this year’s Song Contest grow amid further calls to ban them from the competition over Gaza conflict

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Finland's prime minister hints at further border action as Russia protests closings of crossings

Finland’s prime minister says the country may need to take further actions on its border with Russia after closing four border crossings in an attempt to stem a recent increase in asylum-seekers

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Putin unrecognisable in shell suit with full head of hair in uncovered 1990s video

Russian president Putin sports a longer haircut and can be seen playing ping pong, eating and socialising with other guests at a hospitality venue in Finland

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023

Video emerges of Vladimir Putin in shell suit on 1990s Finland trip

Putin seen playing table tennis and accompanying then mayor of St Petersburg on fishing trip

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