Europe Finland The spending cuts outlined by the government will have the greatest relative impact on students and recipients of income-based unemployment benefits, reveals a report published by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Europe Finland The Finnish border with Russia will remain closed indefinitely; initially, in February, the government ordered the border closed until 14 April
Europe Finland 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
Europe Finland 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
Europe Finland 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