Building costs rise by 3.3% in Finland in July

Building costs increased by 3.3 per cent in July 2026 compared to the previous year's corresponding period, according to Statistics Finland. Among materials, the biggest cost increases in the year were recorded in heat, water and sewer supplies (6.2%) …

Ukraine and Finland Outline Deeper Cultural Cooperation to Protect Heritage

At a meeting in Oulu, Ukraine presented wartime lessons that could reshape how European partners protect culture and support recovery. Ukraine and Finland discussed deepening cooperation in the field of culture during the Informal Meeting of Culture …

Silja Kosonen Claims European Hammer Gold for Finland in Birmingham4 min read

The 23-year-old secured the first senior championship medal of her career with a commanding 76.28-metre throw at the 2026 European Athletics Championships. Finland’s Silja Kosonen has won the women’s hammer throw title at the 2026 European Athletics …

Poland leads the world on defence worry, Finland climbs fastest since 2019

Even in the country most alarmed by it, defence is a top national concern for fewer than one person in three, reports Statista, which asked people in 32 countries whether defence and foreign affairs ranked among the most important issues facing their …

29 AP teachers leave for finland to learn global practices in education

Amaravati : In a move aimed at enhancing teaching standards in government schools, the Andhra Pradesh government has sent 29 State Best Teacher Awardees to Finland for an international professional development programme. The initiative is being conducted …

Andhra Pradesh sends 29 best teachers to Finland for global education training

AP Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh Andhra Pradesh is facilitating an international professional development programme for 29 State Best Teacher awardees from government schools, who are travelling to Finland today to gain first-hand …

Finland’s African swine fever cases reinforce Canada’s vigilance

The country’s hog industry remains on guard as African swine fever reaches Finland, proving no country is safe from the disease. WESTERN PRODUCER — Finland’s first-ever outbreak of African swine fever is reinforcing why Canada’s pork industry has spent …

Migrant health, wellbeing in Finland  

Today, I focus on the theme of mental health and wellbeing among Ghanaian migrants in Finland, a move away from the topic of personalities or groups and their accomplishments within the Ghanaian community in Finland that I have been writing on. In recent …

Finland grants €28.5m to support Ukraine's energy sector

Finland is supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine's war-torn energy sector with EUR 28.5 million to be granted from development cooperation funds, said the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in a press release on Thursday. The total value of the power …

Finland temporarily restricts air, sea traffic again over drone risk