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Finnish PM's official residence plans open house in September
Visitors are not required to sign up in advance, but they should expect queues and a security check.
Video: This week in Finland, 28.8.2026
This week's top stories included a row over noise levels coming from a Hindu temple in the southern Finland town of Sipoo.
Ex-President Niinistö: Norway's late King Harald was a 'wise elder'
Harald had a positive view of Finland.
Boys more confident in their money skills than girls
Young people who feel confident about their financial know-how also see their future more positively, a new survey finds.
SVT: Sweden sending military units to help Finland monitor eastern border
The decision came following a request from Finland, according to the Swedish public broadcaster.
Finland sees slight economic growth continue in Q2
The growth proved more modest than earlier estimates suggested.
Teenage moped rider faces charges after police pursuit sparks separate probe
The 15-year-old driver is suspected of traffic offences, including driving without a license.
A dozen Russians suspected of buying Finnish citizenship
At least 12 Russians are suspected of obtaining Finnish citizenship by paying for fake jobs and language tests.
Video: Finland's delivery robots roll with the rules, too
Robot couriers are becoming an increasingly common sight on Finnish streets, prompting new questions about safety, traffic rules and responsibility.
Finland ends support of UNRWA for Palestinian refugees
A new potential channel for Finnish support could include the UN's new Palestine reconstruction fund, Foreign Trade and Development Minister Ville Tavio (Finns) says.
Court u-turn: Finland does have jurisdiction in Eagle S cable damage case
Crewmembers are suspected of allowing the tanker's massive anchor to drag across the sea floor and damage five undersea cables on Christmas 2024.
What's in a name? Tampere bus sparks language row
The English term "plusbus" won a public competition, but Tampere's transport operator quietly changed the name to the more Finnish-sounding "plusbussi".
Politician's 'bearded second-grader' claim stirs controversy
Helsinki education officials say they are unaware of any wider problem.
Finnish citizen among hundreds missing in Nepal after catastrophic flash flood
The bodies of at least 165 people have been recovered so far in Nepal, with over 800 still missing.
Summer weather continues — wind and rain ahead
Over the weekend, winds are expected to pick up, and local showers will likely become more widespread.
Video: Is there light at the end of Finland's unemployment tunnel?
Although the unemployment rate remains stubbornly above 10 percent, open vacancies are increasing and employment levels are stabilising.
Neighbours say Hindu temple in Sipoo too noisy
The temple has stood at its present site for five years, and local authorities say the noise level remains within legal limits.
Mieli received many 'serious' mental health help calls over the summer
People faced issues like money problems, unemployment fears and a general feeling that help is not available, the organisation says.
Finns turning to ad-supported streaming to curb costs
Consumers in Finland spend an average of €62 per month on media services — significantly less than their Nordic neighbours.
Finland signs €14m deal for FPV combat drones
All of the systems will be manufactured in Finland, according to the Finnish Defence Forces.