In its concluding statement on the country's economic outlook, the International Monetary Fund recommended that Finland pursue structural reforms to stimulate long-term growth

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

Helsinki's Lasipalatsi Square is now hosting an exhibition by Finnish sculptor Kim Simonsson: four giants of bright green moss, each about four meters tall, temporarily placed in the area