Finland proposes new law to back EU gigabit regulation

The Finnish government has submitted draft legislation to support the EU’s gigabit regulation, aimed at accelerating the rollout of high-capacity electronic communications networks. The proposal, presented to Parliament on 21 August 2025, introduces a new …

Business registrations in Finland reach record high in second quarter

New business registrations in Finland rose to a record level between April and June 2025, according to Statistics Finland. A total of 16,955 businesses were registered during the second quarter. The figure marks the highest quarterly total since record- …

Cold and wet weekend expected across Finland

The coming weekend is expected to be colder and wetter than usual, with daytime temperatures struggling to reach 15°C in most parts of the country, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute. Meteorologist Heikki Sinisalo said temperatures will …

Finland improves indirect fire capabilities with new GTP TREMOS 120mm self-propelled mortar

At the DALO Industry Days held in Ballerup, Denmark, on August 20–21, 2025, the Finnish company Sisu presented Finland’s new self-propelled mortar, combining the Sisu GTP 4x4 multi-role armored vehicle with Patria’s TREMOS modular mortar system. Patria’s …

2026 Olympics: Early Team Finland Roster Projections Revealed

Early projections for Team Finland's roster for the 2026 Milan Olympics outline a talented squad looking to rebound after disappointing performances in recent tournaments. Analysts have selected 14 forwards, 8 defensemen, and 3 goaltenders, blending …

First-ever sightseeing tour for dogs launches in Finland – complete with a trip to dog-friendly island

Who doesn’t love a bit of sightseeing when on vacation, or enjoying a day off in your own city? Well, now dogs can get in on the action, too, with some sightseeing on their own. Earlier this month, Helsinki launched the first-ever sightseeing tour for dogs …

Air Guitar World Championships to crown new champion in Finland

Nanami "Seven Seas" Nagura of Japan performs during the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, Finland, on Aug. 25, 2023. Nagura was crowned the winner of the competition. Performers from around the globe gathered in Finland this week to compete …

Don't fret: Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years

OULU, Finland (AP) — Finnish air guitarist Aapo “The Angus” Rautio plucked victory from thin air on Friday night, grabbing the world championship title for his homeland for the first time since 2000. This year's Air Guitar World Championships reached …

Canadian air guitar world champ to defend his title in Finland

OULU, Finland — Passionate performers are lining up in Finland to pluck musical honours out of thin air.Article content This year’s Air Guitar World Championships reach their climax with a final Friday evening on a square in the western city of Oulu. It’s …

Don’t fret: Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years