Rising Social Assistance Needs Among Foreign Students
The demand for social assistance among foreign students in Finland has surged sharply compared to last year. By the end of August nearly the same amount of social assistance had […]
Government drops ‘underperformance’ as a reason for dismissal
The Finnish government is moving forward with plans to make it easier for companies to dismiss employees but Yle’s sources report that disagreements within the coalition have led to changes
Police Warn of Rising Threat of Contract Violence in Finland
Authorities are speaking up over increasing violent crime linked to organized crime as hitmen have reportedly already been sent to Finland. According to police reports Swedish criminal groups have aggressively
Migri Explains Policy Behind Palestinian Residence Permit Rejections: Current Justification
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) announced that it will temporarily halt issuing negative residence permit decisions for Palestinians while it reassesses its policy on acceptable travel documents. According to Migri’s
Migri halts residence permit decisions for Palestinians amid policy review
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has announced a temporary suspension of decisions concerning rejected residence permits for Palestinians as its interpretation of immigration law undergoes reassessment. Migri’s decision to no
Rising Demand for Food Aid in Finland Amid Shrinking Supplies
The demand for food aid in Finland is rising even as available supplies shrink. According to a new report by the NGO Foodaid.fi over 60 percent of nearly 300 responding
Slight Rise in Inflation in Finland Alongside Increased Consumer Spending Power
Costs related to communications and health have seen the largest increases in Finland this year according to the national statistics bureau. Following concerns from economists about the possibility of deflation
Thumb drug: paranoia, abscesses and death
Published: 31/08/25 | 16:36 Users of alpha-PVP report that the drug is more hazardous and addictive than many others. It can lead to terrifying hallucinations and painful abscesses under the
HS and IS: Police activity at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Friday evening
On Friday evening Helsinki-Vantaa Airport saw a noticeable police presence according to the police command center. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport experienced heightened police activity on Friday evening, the police command center stated.
Foreign-Speaking Residents in Finland Prefer Owning Homes but Remain Concentrated in Rentals
Recent research shows that the foreign-speaking population in Finland largely lives in rental housing even though it does not align with their preferences. Renting is notably more common among well-off
