Europe Finland 63% of Finns say they boycott Finnish companies that continue to operate in Russia, reveals a poll conducted for Markkinointiuutiset by IRO Research, higher percentage among the over-35s and lower for the 18-24 year olds
Europe Finland Over 700 students and staff at the University of Helsinki walked out of classes to protest academic cooperation with Israeli universities; similar demonstrations took place at universities in Tampere, Turku, Kuopio, Jyväskylä, Oulu and Rovaniemi
Europe Finland The Left Alliance has formally supported full legalisation of cannabis, going beyond itsposition of decriminalising personal use and minor possession; new party program supports legalisation of use, sale in state-owned shops, limited personal cultivation
Europe Finland Two forestry companies registered in Sotkamo are under criminal investigation for suspected large-scale human trafficking, aggravated extortion, and illegal immigration for misuse of work-based residence permits and visas issued to 180 foreigners
Europe Finland Immigrants in Finland contribute more to public finances than they cost, according to a new report based on national statistics. The study challenges common claims that immigration places a burden on the welfare system