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

Linnanmäki, Finland's best-loved amusement park, officially opened its gates for 2024 season introducing 'Swingi', a giant pendulum carousel at speeds approaching 100 km/h reaching a zenith of 40 metres at an angle of 120 degrees

The Finnish border with Russia will remain closed indefinitely; initially, in February, the government ordered the border closed until 14 April

The government has begun drafting amendments to the Child Welfare Law to establish a rehabilitation system for children who commit crimes, use violence, and have serious substance abuse problems

Finns will take to the streets of Helsinki today 21 March, UN's International Day against Racism, in what promises to be a major demonstration of unity and commitment against racism organized by a coalition of organizations