Finland

The Central Criminal Police is currently investigating a major fraud involving the misuse of social benefits provided by Kela, the Social Security Institute of Finland

In 2023, the National Assistance System for Victims of Human Trafficking in Finland recorded a slight increase in the number of new reports, totalling 510, compared to the previous year; forced labour continues to be the predominant form of exploitation

Finnish forest industry giant Stora Enso has announced a new profit improvement programme that could result in the shedding of around a thousand jobs

A recent survey conducted by the Chambers of Commerce reveals that the vast majority of companies (around 74%) are in favour of the employment measures planned by the Finnish government

The population of the City of Helsinki is expected to grow from 664.028 at the end of 2022 to over 700.000 in 2027 and to 722.000 in 2040; at the end of the forecast period, in 2060, the population will reach 906.000

Lux Helsinki will transform Finland's capital into a dazzling display of light art from 3 to 7 January 2024, with the festival promising an immersive 'science from art' experience

Purses and wallets are now rare due to popularity of electronic payments with latest statistics indicating that only 6% of citizens use cash in their daily lives; there are, however, risks and Bank of Finland has recommended to have economic home kits

In an important environmental action, more than 1.500 Finnish artists joined in a petition calling for greater protection of forests

The Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority reported a worrying problem as last year around 800 tonnes of waste ended up in sewage treatment plants; the most common are towels, biodegradable waste and hygiene products like cotton buds and tampons

Pepi, an experienced drug-sniffing dog working in Turku, was named Customs Dog of the Year for his work in discovering drugs cleverly hidden in children's toys

The number of low-income people will increase by 68.000 in 2024 as a result of social security cuts and other savings measures planned by the government, according to estimates by the Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health

The vast majority of Finns want the next president to be a national figure, an expert in international politics and a proactive spokesperson for Finland's global image, found a poll conducted by Elinkeinoelämän Valtuuskunta

The new high-speed tram line 15 will be fully operative today 21 October; it will offer customers a completely new, comfortable and environmentally friendly transport