Migrant health, wellbeing in Finland  

Today, I focus on the theme of mental health and wellbeing among Ghanaian migrants in Finland, a move away from the topic of personalities or groups and their accomplishments within the Ghanaian community in Finland that I have been writing on. In recent …

Finland grants €28.5m to support Ukraine's energy sector

Finland is supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine's war-torn energy sector with EUR 28.5 million to be granted from development cooperation funds, said the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in a press release on Thursday. The total value of the power …

Finland temporarily restricts air, sea traffic again over drone risk

NATO Downs Drone in Latvian Airspace, Finland Restricts Areas of Baltic Sea

A drone was shot down by NATO air defense jets after it entered Latvian airspace on Aug. 14, the Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) said. “We inform you that there is a threat in Latvia’s airspace. Go indoors, follow the two-wall principle! Follow …

Finland to divert funds from transport infrastructure maintenance to cybersecurity

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications (LVM) said Finland's 2027 national budget will finance cybersecurity priorities by transferring funds from the basic maintenance of transport infrastructure. It stressed that a more permanent …

Finland restricts airspace as precautionary measure against drones

The Finnish Armed Forces temporarily restricted air and maritime traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland as a precautionary measure to counter potential drones. According to Ukrinform, Yle stated this in an article. In Finland, the restrictions …

Dubai teenager embarks upon T20 World Cup quest with Greece in Finland

A Dubai schoolboy will begin the qualifying process for the next T20 World Cup this week, a few months after his mentor made a dream appearance at the previous one. Graeme Cremer capped a remarkable comeback to international cricket with Zimbabwe when he …

Finland Inflation Remains Stable At 2.1%

Finland's consumer price inflation held steady for the second straight month in July, data from Statistics Finland showed on Friday. The consumer price index rose 2.1 percent year-over-year in July, the same as in the previous two months. Consumer …

Finland: First geological repository for spent nuclear fuel

Finland’s Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) recently backed the granting of an operating license for the world’s first geological repository for spent nuclear fuel, the authority said in a press release. The encapsulation and final disposal …

Finland reopens airspace after localised early morning shutdown

Authorities in Latvia announced early on Friday morning that Nato fighter jets had shot down a drone in the country's airspace. Open image viewer The order affected the eastern area of the Gulf of Finland. File photo. Image: Jussi Lindroos / Yle …