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Katajanokan Laituri, a new building in the historic Kauppatori market district of Helsinki, is made from around 7,500 cubic metres of wood, cementing Finland’s position as leader in sustainable architecture, construction and urban development

A trip combining culture-packed Helsinki and the nature-filled archipelago of Barösund is the perfect break with young kids, says Lucy Tobin

Finland's government has proposed a new law that would allow frontier guards to turn away asylum seekers at the border, following a migrant surge that Helsinki said was orchestrated by Russia. Andrew Geddes of the Migration Policy Centre tells FRANCE 24's Mark Owen that the potential for migration to be…

Race medics remove four fishing hooks from Leonid Latsepov’s leg and clothes during Helsinki marathon

Its central location, sauna and unpretentious welcome make this the ideal base for a Helsinki mini-break, says Claire Cohen

Finland’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been to move away from its policy of self-reliance.

The 12-year-old shooter was arrested following the incident in a Helsinki suburb.

A 12-year-old opened fire Tuesday at a school north of the Finnish capital Helsinki, killing a fellow student and seriously injuring two others before being taken into custody, police said.

A 12-year-old opened fire Tuesday at a school outside the Finnish capital Helsinki injuring three other children, police said, adding that the attacker was in custody.