Cabinet gains vote of confidence after poverty challenge Three left-leaning opposition parties accused the government of failing the nation on poverty and the rising cost of living — but it easily survived a confidence vote.

Three left-leaning opposition parties accused the government of failing the nation on poverty and the rising cost of living — but it easily survived a confidence vote.

Citizenship test moves forward as government submits immigration-tightening proposals The government has submitted a series of immigration-related measures to Parliament, including a citizenship test.

The government has submitted a series of immigration-related measures to Parliament, including a citizenship test.

Finland plans tourist tax The Ministry of Finance is preparing legislation allowing Finnish municipalities to levy a tax on domestic and foreign tourists.

The Ministry of Finance is preparing legislation allowing Finnish municipalities to levy a tax on domestic and foreign tourists.

Finland's longest bridge opens to pedestrians on Saturday Helsinki's new Crown Bridges will fully open to pedestrians at 2pm on Saturday and to cyclists at 5pm.

Helsinki's new Crown Bridges will fully open to pedestrians at 2pm on Saturday and to cyclists at 5pm.

Biggest builder sheds jobs as construction sector slump deepens Overall, the number of people with jobs rose in March for the first time in years.

Overall, the number of people with jobs rose in March for the first time in years.

Friday's papers: Russia rocket sparks alarm, youth vote debate resurfaces, and warm spell gives way to cool weekend A rocket launch from Russia briefly caused alarm in eastern Finland.

A rocket launch from Russia briefly caused alarm in eastern Finland.

Finland limits involvement in Venice Biennale over Russia's participation Russia is due to open its own pavilion at the renowned Venice Biennale event for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Russia is due to open its own pavilion at the renowned Venice Biennale event for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Henna Virkkunen makes Time's 100 most influential people The magazine praised Virkkunen's stamina and leadership, saying Europe needs someone with endurance at a time of growing pressure.

The magazine praised Virkkunen's stamina and leadership, saying Europe needs someone with endurance at a time of growing pressure.

HS: Helsinki funding second group sending kids to Crimea camp Helsingin Sanomat has revealed that the City of Helsinki provided funds to another group sending children on trips to occupied Crimea.

Helsingin Sanomat has revealed that the City of Helsinki provided funds to another group sending children on trips to occupied Crimea.

Oulu police investigate suspected stabbing of foreign national in unprovoked attack The city saw several stabbing attacks on foreign nationals in the summer of 2024.

The city saw several stabbing attacks on foreign nationals in the summer of 2024.

Sense of insecurity sees fewer passengers using Helsinki public transport A recent survey found that 41 percent of public transport passengers in the capital had experienced safety-related problems.

A recent survey found that 41 percent of public transport passengers in the capital had experienced safety-related problems.

Swan flies into power line, sparks wildfire The unusual incident took place near the town of Haapavesi in the west of Finland on Wednesday evening.

The unusual incident took place near the town of Haapavesi in the west of Finland on Wednesday evening.

THL: Foreign background kids face more bullying, marginalisation than Finnish peers Girls were especially likely to report feelings of anxiety, dissatisfaction with life, and loneliness, according to the survey results.

Girls were especially likely to report feelings of anxiety, dissatisfaction with life, and loneliness, according to the survey results.

Thursday's papers: Melting prices, cancer costs, and meatball lollipops It started as an April Fool's joke, but a staple Nordic dinner will soon be available as a lollipop flavour.

It started as an April Fool's joke, but a staple Nordic dinner will soon be available as a lollipop flavour.

Transport minister: Next government will handle West Railway construction The prime minister has been a big supporter of the planned Helsinki-Turku line and previously suggested that its construction would start during his government's term.

The prime minister has been a big supporter of the planned Helsinki-Turku line and previously suggested that its construction would start during his government's term.

Foreign seasonal workers face exploitation As the winter holiday season winds down in Finland's far north, fresh allegations of seasonal worker exploitation are once again coming to light.

As the winter holiday season winds down in Finland's far north, fresh allegations of seasonal worker exploitation are once again coming to light.

Stubb begins Canada visit with hockey diplomacy The Finnish president, known for his athletics, has infused sports into his diplomatic efforts.

The Finnish president, known for his athletics, has infused sports into his diplomatic efforts.

Plant curious: 15% of Finns changed diets after nutrition guideline update The largest sales increase was seen in tofu and canned legume products.

The largest sales increase was seen in tofu and canned legume products.

Helsinki stock index hits 25-year high The benchmark index last reached a similar peak around the time of the dot-com bubble.

The benchmark index last reached a similar peak around the time of the dot-com bubble.

Wednesday's papers: Finland's positive anomaly, Finns Party manga, and Crown Bridges open A Finnish municipality pairs near-full employment with unusually large families — can you guess where?

A Finnish municipality pairs near-full employment with unusually large families — can you guess where?

Ministry: Water in Finland is too cheap, bills set to rise Water charges could increase significantly in the coming years as utility companies invest in improving ageing pipeline networks.

Water charges could increase significantly in the coming years as utility companies invest in improving ageing pipeline networks.

Mushrooms still carry traces of Chernobyl disaster Finland's nuclear safety watchdog says there's no need to avoid wild mushrooms on account of lingering radioactivity.

Finland's nuclear safety watchdog says there's no need to avoid wild mushrooms on account of lingering radioactivity.

North Ostrobothnia reaches 18 degrees Celsius in mid-April With the exception of northern Finland, there are forest fire warnings in effect across the country all this week.

With the exception of northern Finland, there are forest fire warnings in effect across the country all this week.

Rising oil prices already prompting some Finnish farms to downsize crop plans A survey found two-thirds of farms saying they plan to reduce their use of fertilizers, while nearly a fifth were planning to cut down on their crops.

A survey found two-thirds of farms saying they plan to reduce their use of fertilizers, while nearly a fifth were planning to cut down on their crops.

Helsinki wants to claw back €45k given to pro-Russia group The City of Helsinki granted funding to an association organising kids' propaganda summer camps in Russian-occupied Crimea.

The City of Helsinki granted funding to an association organising kids' propaganda summer camps in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Average amount owed by Finns facing debt enforcement rises to €28k As of the end of last year, there were slightly fewer people in debt enforcement proceedings, but the average amount of debt they carried was higher than the same period in 2024.

As of the end of last year, there were slightly fewer people in debt enforcement proceedings, but the average amount of debt they carried was higher than the same period in 2024.

More students taking out loans The average student loan last year totalled 12,700 euros, according to Kela.

The average student loan last year totalled 12,700 euros, according to Kela.

Finland's inflation up by 1.3% in March Energy prices were behind most of the increase.

Energy prices were behind most of the increase.

Tuesday's papers: A Wolt courier's reality, an anxious generation, and the May Day forecast How do Wolt couriers make ends meet?

How do Wolt couriers make ends meet?

MOT probe: Cancer patients die sooner in Finland than in other Nordic countries A new MOT investigation found that cancer survival rates in Finland lag behind those in other Nordic countries, particularly for several common cancers.

A new MOT investigation found that cancer survival rates in Finland lag behind those in other Nordic countries, particularly for several common cancers.