Finland to accept 1,050 refugees under UN quota in 2023
Helsinki: Finland will receive 1,050 refugees under the United Nations’ quota in 2023, mainly from Syria, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a joint statement by the country’s interior and justice ministries.
'I am human, I too long for joy': Finland PM Sanna Marin on party video criticisms
Helsinki/IBNS: After being severely attacked for partying "wild" over a leaked video that showed her dancing with friends, Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin Wednesday gave a forceful defence of her work record and said she has a right to lead her private life.
Finland's FM says no point in delaying NATO membership
Helsinki: Finland should not delay applying for a NATO membership as it may become more difficult to join in the future, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said Saturday.
Finland PM Sanna Marin caught clubbing despite COVID-19 exposure, apologises
Helsinki/IBNS: Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin courted a row after she was spotted clubbing despite coming in contact with a coronavirus positive patient.
Xinjiang connection: Finnish wood pulp giant Stora Enso decides to leave viscose market
Helsinki: Finnish forestry products company Stora Enso has said it will “divest” from making the raw ingredient needed to produce wood-based viscose rayon fibre after a link between the company and Xinjiang region of China was unveiled, media reports said.
Finnish Foreign Ministry summons Chinese Ambassador over Xinjiang, EU sanctions
Helsinki/Sputnik: Chinese Ambassador to Helsinki Chen Li was summoned to the Finnish Foreign Ministry over Xinjiang situation and Beijing's decision to impose sanctions against several European officials and entities, the Chinese Embassy in Finland reported on Friday.
One killed in shooting in S Finland
Helsinki (Xinhua/UNI) A person was shot dead in the city of Lahti, southern Finland on Sunday, said the police.
One dead, another injured in shootout in Finland
Helsinki, Oct 5 (Xinhua/UNI) A man was shot dead and a woman injured in Alavus, central western Finland on Friday night, local media reported Saturday.
Finland tops Global Illicit Trade Environment prevention index
New York, June 8 (IBNS): The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) and The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) have released the Global Illicit Trade Environment Index (the Index), ranking 84 countries on the extent they enable or prevent illicit trade, with Finland topping the chart with a score of 85.6.
Finland stabbing: At least two dead, six injured
Turku, Aug 19 (IBNS): At least two people have reportedly died while six others have sustained injuries in a stabbing case in south-western Finland's Turku city, reports said.
Finland stabbings: Man shot, arrested by police
Turku, Aug 18 (IBNS): Police have shot and arrested a man who stabbed several people in Finland's Turku city on Friday, media reports said.