Europe Finland End the Silence!, a protest against racism and fascism, drew more than 10.000 people to downtown Helsinki on Sunday, organized to urge lawmakers to move from words to political action in the fight against racism
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