Finland greets Vietnamese Party chief with welcome ceremony

HELSINKI — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly were welcomed at a ceremony hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on...

Event in Helsinki to connect Italophones and Italophiles

As part of the celebrations in Helsinki for the XXV edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM), the Italian Embassy in Finland and the Italian Cultural Institute paid tribute to Italophony with an event held Oct. 19 at the...

Former CIA officer warns of Russian 'illegals' operating in Finland

A former Central Intelligence Agency officer has alerted Finland to the presence of Russian deep-cover agents operating within its borders as part of Moscow's broader hybrid warfare strategy. Sean Wiswesser, who tracked Russian President Vladimir...

Unemployment rate rises in Finland in Q3

The average number of unemployed persons aged 15 to 74 in the third quarter of 2025 was 265,000, which was 43,000 more than in July to September 2024, according to Statistics Finland. The unemployment rate in the third quarter of 2025 was 9.2 per...

Vietnam - Finland traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, are paying an official visit to Finland from October 20 to 22 at the invitation of President of Finland Alexander Stubb. This is the first visit by...

Party General Secretary begins official visit to Finland

The visit demonstrates a new stride in the two countries' connections, creating momentum for shaping strategic cooperation in future areas. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse arrive in...

Arelion Expands Baltic Network with High-Capacity Helsinki–Warsaw Route

Arelion announced the completion of a major expansion of its Baltic network, constructing a fully diverse, high-capacity route between Helsinki and Warsaw, creating a resilient ring for traffic between Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania...

Finland - Global bribery offenses guide

What is the legal framework governing bribery in Finland? The Criminal Code of Finland 39/1889, as amended, (the CCF) provides the legal framework governing bribery. What constitutes a bribe? The CCF has multiple definitions of bribery, depending...

Vietnamese General Secretary’s First Visit to Finland

Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Finland marks the first time a head of the Communist Party of Vietnam has visited this Nordic country in more than 50 years of establishing relations. Vietnamese Communist Party’s...

Van containing gas cylinders explodes in Helsinki, 2 wounded

Two persons were injured when a van exploded at Mellunkylä area in Helsinki early Monday night, police said in a press release. The explosion occurred at about 12:20 a.m. when the van containing gas cylinders was parked near the intersection of...

Waldorf Astoria makes Nordic debut with opening of luxury hotel in Helsinki’s historic centre

Hilton has opened Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, its first luxury property in the Nordics, featuring private spa suites, the Peacock Bar and dedicated personal concierge service. HELSINKI, FINLAND – Waldorf Astoria has officially entered the Nordic...

Finland sees more bankruptcies in Sep

Published : 20 Oct 2025, 12:08 Updated : 20 Oct 2025, 12:09 A total of 289 bankruptcy proceedings were instigated in September 2025, which is 15 more than in the corresponding period one year earlier, according to Statistics Finland. The number of...

General Secretary Tô Lâm begins official visit to Finland

HELSINKI General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Tô Lâm, his spouse Ngô Phương Ly, and a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam arrived at Helsinki Airport on October 20 evening, starting an official visit to Finland at...

Finland hosts Thai education officials in Bangkok

On Thursday 16 October 2025, representatives from Thailand’s Ministry of Education met with Finnish education partners at a networking dinner hosted by the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok. The event took place at the residence of H.E. Ms. Eeva...

Vietnamese Party leader’s Finland visit to further intensify bilateral cooperation: diplomat

HÀ NỘI – Finland and Việt Nam enjoy a great relationship that has lasted for more than half a century, and Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s official visit to Finland will help further intensify their ties, Finnish Ambassador to Việt Nam Pekka...

Waldorf Astoria Arrives in Finland: A New Chapter in Iconic Luxury

Waldorf Astoria makes its Nordic debut, unveiling a new era of luxury in the heart of Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved historic buildings,...

Ex-CIA officer warns of Russian 'illegals' operating in Finland

ISTANBUL A former US intelligence officer has alleged that Russian deep-cover spies are active in Finland and that the country is already engaged in a “secret war” with Moscow through hybrid operations. Sean Wiswesser, a former officer with the US...

Diplomatic missions of Finland, Austria, Israel, Switzerland, EU and Brazil extend greetings on Diwali

New Delhi: Various diplomatic missions, including those of Finland, Israel, Austria, Brazil, the European Union, and Switzerland, Monday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Diwali. The Finnish Embassy in India celebrated Diwali with a...

Party chief leaves Hà Nội for official visit to Finland

HÀ NỘI — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam, left Hà Nội on Monday for a three-day official visit to Finland. The visit...

Party chief leaves Hanoi for official visit to Finland

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, left Hanoi on October 20 for a three-day official visit to Finland. General Secretary...