The football association has begun to offer a free 'sport hijab' in an effort to attract a greater diversity of players into the sport

A proposal to reduce and clarify the goals of Finland’s basic education curriculum has drawn resistance from politicians, business representatives and municipal leaders, who warn that falling learning results must not lead to lower standards in schools

Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki opened to pedestrians and cyclists: it is the first public use of the structure that city leaders say will change daily travel between Laajasalo and inner city; crowds of visitors filled the full length of the new crossing

A legionella pneumonia warning has been issued focusing on the risks tied to handling dry soil and compost; 2025 counted the highest annual total of legionella infections, with authorities linking many cases to contact with soil and compost products

Non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation will no longer be accepted in Finland starting 1 June, with a few exceptions, foreign affairs ministry announced