54% of Finns are currently in favor of the idea of Finland joining NATO, while around 28% are against, reveals a poll commissioned by YLE

A legionella pneumonia warning has been issued focusing on the risks tied to handling dry soil and compost; 2025 counted the highest annual total of legionella infections, with authorities linking many cases to contact with soil and compost products

Non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation will no longer be accepted in Finland starting 1 June, with a few exceptions, foreign affairs ministry announced

The lowest number of job vacancies since 2016 were recorded in Finland at the end of 2025; Statistics Finland reported that employers posted 34.100 open positions-22% on 2024

A major change to the way welfare regions receive state funding has been proposed; the draft legislation, to take effect at the beginning of 2027, would reduce allocations to large population centres and shift emphasis on assessed service needs