SHOCKING: Yle - What They Never Told You

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

‘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

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 · Jul 3, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 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

Metal Hammer · Nov 2, 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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2024