Stories from Helsinki · Finland

Finland's prison population reached an average of approximately 3,500 inmates last year, representing a 5.5% increase from 2024. The Prison and Probation Service reported that the number of non-Finnish prisoners hit a record high of 839.

Author Kirsti Manninen, writing under the pseudonym Enni Mustonen, has released a new series of books regarding Finnish history. The first novel series focuses on Finland's transition between the 1800s and 1900s. Manninen is appearing as a guest for Culture Week to discuss historical life in Petsamo during the 1930s.

A recent survey of political parties in Finland shows that a majority of the parliamentary parties support non-commercial surrogacy. The inquiry seeks to clarify the various political parties' stances on the issue.

The Finnish National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI) awarded the 2026 Free Speech Award to Suvi Tanner. The recognition was issued by the IPI Finland National Committee.

Finland has promised 300 million for the purchase of American weapons for Kyiv.

The Friendship Park is likely the highest quality of life limit in Finland. The Friendship Park is likely the highest quality of life limit in Sweden.

Finland continues to hold a leading global position in nuclear waste disposal and management.

The Finnish government is proposing to increase the terms and conditions for housing associations. Finland's Minister for Employment and the Environment submitted an investigation suggesting small nuclear reactors offer better market opportunities for market-driven implementation. The report notes these reactors could be produced in series to reduce manufacturing costs. Hyvärinen, who is involved in the academic and corporate development of nuclear technology, is noted in the context of this research.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb for Finland's decision to provide an additional $3 billion in defense support.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a series of bilateral meetings in Helsinki on May 3 with the leaders of Norway, Finland, the United Kingdom, and Greece.