Several people stabbed near shopping centre in Finnish city Tampere, police say

Several stabbed near Finnish shopping centre

Finnish company suspected of fraud with bulletproof vests for Ukraine

The Finnish National Criminal Police suspects a Finnish company of fraud in the supply of bulletproof vests to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the investigation, the quality of 5 000 bulletproof vests did not meet the declared quality....

President Barzani welcomes new Finnish ambassador

2025-07-03T10:49:55+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - Erbil On Thursday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received Finland’s newly appointed ambassador to Iraq, Anu Saarela, during a courtesy visit marking the...

Finnish bulletproof vest supplier under criminal investigation over Ukraine deal

A Finnish company is under investigation for serious financial crimes related to a contract to supply bulletproof vests to the Ukrainian military, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (KRP). The €5.7 million deal, signed with...

Yle poll: Finns Party up, SDP extends lead

The SDP increased its lead at the top, with the National Coalition losing a fraction of its support. Yle's poll showed an increase in support for the Finns Party. Yle's latest opinion poll suggests the Finns Party's fortunes might have reached...

Finnish company suspected of supplying poor-quality body armour to Ukraine

Stock photo: Finnish police on Facebook The Central Criminal Police Department of Finland suspects that a Finnish company has been supplying poor-quality body armour to the Ukrainian defence forces. Source: European Pravda, citing a police...

Finnish Police Investigate Fraud in Body Armor Contract for Ukraine

The Central Criminal Police of Finland has launched an investigation into a local company suspected of fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. This is related to a contract for the supply of bulletproof vests to the Ministry of Defense of...

Helsinki appeal court convicts two HS journalists of treason

The journalists were accused of unlawfully publishing and attempting to publish classified military intelligence tied to Finland's national security. Open image viewer Helsingin Sanomat journalists Tuomo Pietiläinen ja Laura Halminen. Image: Jani...

Chinese, Finnish youths play football friendlies in Arctic Finland

ROVANIEMI, Finland, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Youth football teams from China and Finland played friendly matches on Wednesday in Rovaniemi, the Arctic "hometown of Santa Claus," as part of a cultural and sports exchange program. Two under-12 teams from...

Finnish Exporters Push for EU Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs

Home World Finnish Exporters Push for EU Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — More than half of Finnish export companies want the European Union to introduce retaliatory tariffs against the United States, according to a recent...

Finnair cancels 80 flights on July 4 due to Helsinki Airport strike

Finnair will cancel around 80 flights on Friday, July 4, due to a planned industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki Airport, which will disrupt all essential ground services. The cancellations will affect about 8,000...

Finnish MoD Looks to Purchase SAR Satellites From Iceye

Iceye Dwell Fine image of Helsinki, Finland. Photo: Iceye The Finnish Ministry of Defenseis looking to purchase satellites from Iceye for intelligence and surveillance capabilities from space, under a new letter of intent announced June 27. The...

Helsinki Airport warns: strike will impact air transport in July

Repercussions on certain ground handling operations are causing flight cancellations and possible delays. The strike is also scheduled for July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, and 23 The Finnish union Finnish Aviation Union (Iau) has announced a workers' strike...

Helsinki Airport strike (2). Finnish Aviation Union: industrial action in July 2025

The Finnish Aviation Union's industrial action in July 2025. Confirmed today the flights cancelled scheduled for Wednesday 2 July 2025. The Finnish Aviation Union (Iau) has announced industrial actions affecting ground operations at Helsinki...

The EIB Group and Finnvera will support Finnish exports to Ukraine

The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, and Finnvera, Finland’s export credit agency, are launching a €30 million pilot project to support Finnish exports to Ukraine. This was reported by Ukraine’s...

Strawberry season begins with high prices in Helsinki

Strawberry harvests have started across Southern Finland following a cool and rainy start to summer. Prices remain high, especially in Helsinki, according to sellers in several cities. Market vendors in the capital are charging between €10 and €12...

Helsinki to see rare summer heat before weekend cools down

Helsinki and surrounding areas are expected to see the warmest days of the summer so far this week, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 25°C after a cold and unsettled June. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute and private...

Housing aid cuts to hit 150,000 Finnish students from August

A major overhaul of Finland’s student housing aid system will take effect in August, cutting support for around 150,000 students. Those renting from parents will see the sharpest drops. The reform shifts students from the general housing allowance...

Yggdrasil expands into Finnish market via Fruity Entertainment integration

The agreement brings Yggdrasil’s proprietary titles and YG Masters content to new Finnish brands Kaahaus and Spinnaus. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Yggdrasil content now live with Fruity Entertainment’s Kaahaus and Spinnaus - Finnish players gain...