Finland

'No more shame': the French women breaking the law to highlight femicide
Alarming rates of violence have inspired a poster campaign that has spread beyond France to more than 15 countries
Kim Willsher
23, Mar, 2021 @3:00 PM

'I have picked people up on the street': the secret life of architect Alvar Aalto
He built wild, magical buildings and furniture that is still thrilling today. But a new film suggests the celebrated Finn was also a domineering philanderer deeply indebted to his talented wives
Oliver Wainwright
21, Mar, 2021 @3:00 PM

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide to bankroll new 5G drive
Former high-flying Finnish phone firm to use estimated €600m in savings to fund R&D to catch up with rivals
Julia Kollewe
16, Mar, 2021 @1:57 PM

EU tells six countries to lift Covid border restrictions
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary and Sweden put on notice over curbs to free movement
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
23, Feb, 2021 @4:40 PM

Swedish film-makers cleared of desecrating Estonia ferry wreck site
Pair cannot be punished as mission was launched from German-flagged ship, court rules
Jon Henley Europe correspondent
08, Feb, 2021 @2:10 PM

Lapland town of Salla highlights climate crisis with 2032 Olympics campaign
A tongue-in-cheek promotional video launched the Finnish town’s ‘bid’, seeking to highlight alarming climate variations affecting the region
Paul MacInnes
26, Jan, 2021 @7:02 PM

Covid vaccine acceptance rising across Europe but falling in parts of Asia
Exclusive: double-digit increases recorded in eight European countries since mid-November
Jon Henley Europe correspondent
22, Jan, 2021 @6:00 AM

One alcoholic drink a day raises risk of irregular heartbeat
Researchers examined heart health and drinking habits of 108,000 people aged 24 to 97 over 14 years
Ian Sample Science editor
13, Jan, 2021 @6:00 AM

Alexi Laiho, frontman of metal band Children of Bodom, dies aged 41
Guitarist and singer had ‘suffered from long-term health issues during his last years’, according to press statement
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
04, Jan, 2021 @12:49 PM

Thousands apply to be a Finn for 90 days in migration scheme
Americans, Canadians and Britons among those lured by campaign to attract foreign tech workers
Jon Henley Europe correspondent
25, Dec, 2020 @2:00 PM

Saunas to sourdough: Unesco updates culture heritage list
Thirty-five entries from around the world added to 2020 list of national traditions
Angela Giuffrida
18, Dec, 2020 @4:09 PM

France announces limited lockdown easing with Europe wary of festive surge
Germany and Spain look to limit Christmas gatherings as Macron unveils tough post-lockdown restrictions
Jon Henley Europe correspondent and Sam Jones in Madrid
24, Nov, 2020 @7:41 PM
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