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Finland jails businessman for trafficking Thai berry workers

Former chief executive of berry company Polarica and his business associate recruited Thai workers to pick wild berries in Finland but misled them about earning opportunities and picking conditions.
Former chief executive of berry company Polarica and his business associate recruited Thai workers to pick wild berries in Finland but misled them about earning opportunities and picking conditions.

Finland says four people suspected in subsea cable breach

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, January 1, 2026. Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via REUTERS
Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, January 1, 2026. Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via REUTERS

Finland charges man over sexual abuse of 361 children via social media

The man contacted the children via Snapchat.
The man contacted the children via Snapchat.

Deniz Undav shines with two goals, one assist in Germany’s 4-0 win over Finland

Germany's Deniz Undav scoring their third goal past a tackle from Finland defender Tony Miettinen in their 4-0 friendly win on May 31.
Germany's Deniz Undav scoring their third goal past a tackle from Finland defender Tony Miettinen in their 4-0 friendly win on May 31.

Feisty Finland beat Canada to make world championship final

Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Semi Final - Canada v Finland - Swiss Life Arena, Zurich, Switzerland - May 30, 2026 Finland's Aatu Raty scores their fourth goal past Canada's Jet Greaves REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Semi Final - Canada v Finland - Swiss Life Arena, Zurich, Switzerland - May 30, 2026 Finland's Aatu Raty scores their fourth goal past Canada's Jet Greaves REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

A university project that became Finland’s crown jewel in pioneering space technology

Staff inside ICEYE headquarters in Espoo, Finland.

Credit: ICEYE
Staff inside ICEYE headquarters in Espoo, Finland.

Credit: ICEYE

Finland’s hunt for a new tech edge

To engineer a new era of resilience and regain its competitive edge, Finland is banking on a “next great industrial revolution”, driven by deep tech and innovation.
To engineer a new era of resilience and regain its competitive edge, Finland is banking on a “next great industrial revolution”, driven by deep tech and innovation.

Finland says Helsinki drone threat has ended, reopens airport

Helsinki's airport resumed operations after a three-hour suspension.
Helsinki's airport resumed operations after a three-hour suspension.

Helsinki’s costly cycling push draws crowds – and criticism

Team Leader of Bicycle Traffic, Oskari Kaupinmaki, rides his bike in Helsinki, Finland, May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Team Leader of Bicycle Traffic, Oskari Kaupinmaki, rides his bike in Helsinki, Finland, May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

PMOS: A new name for PCOS, the most common cause of infertility

The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, was chosen by a global coalition of patients, clinicians, and medical organisations.
The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, was chosen by a global coalition of patients, clinicians, and medical organisations.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.