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Ukrainian ground drones are prepared for operation Vivaldi. / United24

Kremlin’s offensive stalls as Ukraine strikes back on several fronts

Russia has been forced to redeploy elements of the 1st Guards Tank Army from the Kupyansk sector toward Lyman.
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Jukka Kopra. / LEHTIKUVA / VILJA SIRVIÖ

MP warns fuel policy could increase Finland’s dependence on foreign oil

National Coalition parliamentary group leader says weakening the renewable fuel mandate would undermine domestic production and energy security.
Residential buildings in Helsinki’s Lauttasaari district.

Small apartments are outperforming the market in Helsinki

Demand for studios and one-bedroom homes is proving more resilient as Helsinki’s housing market remains subdued overall.
US Director of the National Institutes of Health Jayanta Bhattacharya and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at the Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on October 8, 2026. / AFP / LEHTIKUVA / KENT NISHIMURA

Elon Musk breaks silence on Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

The SpaceX founder says the US government controls military-grade Starshield restrictions, while commercial Starlink is limited to civilian and defensive use.
Fuel prices in Helsinki. / LEHTIKUVA / TEEMU SALONEN

Fuel price dispute deepens inside Finland’s government

The coalition is split over how to respond to high pump prices, with the Finns Party favouring a lower renewable fuel obligation and National Coalition MPs arguing for targeted support instead.
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Data center in Mäntsälä, Finland. / LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA

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Kremlin’s offensive stalls as Ukraine strikes back on several fronts
Russia has been forced to redeploy elements of the 1st Guards Tank Army from the Kupyansk sector toward Lyman.
MP warns fuel policy could increase Finland’s dependence on foreign oil
National Coalition parliamentary group leader says weakening the renewable fuel mandate would undermine domestic production and energy security.
Small apartments are outperforming the market in Helsinki
Demand for studios and one-bedroom homes is proving more resilient as Helsinki’s housing market remains subdued overall.
Elon Musk breaks silence on Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
The SpaceX founder says the US government controls military-grade Starshield restrictions, while commercial Starlink is limited to civilian and defensive use.
Fuel price dispute deepens inside Finland’s government
The coalition is split over how to respond to high pump prices, with the Finns Party favouring a lower renewable fuel obligation and National Coalition MPs arguing for targeted support instead.
Former defence chief: Cutting US support to Ukraine would have serious consequences
Jarmo Lindberg says any suspension of US intelligence sharing or weapons deliveries would be difficult for Europe to replace.
Finland’s parties prepare rival plans to fix public finances
The National Coalition Party has already proposed a €9 billion adjustment package for the next parliamentary term.
Prime Minister: Ukraine must remain Europe’s top priority
Petteri Orpo says strengthening Ukraine’s air defence, securing long-term financing and maintaining pressure on Russia will be central issues at this week’s EU summit.
Russia is probing potential sabotage targets, Finnish intelligence says
Possible targets have already been surveyed, although there is no indication of an imminent attack.
Exports set to reach 50-year high in Finland
Economic recovery is being driven by stronger exports and investment, while the labour market is also beginning to improve.
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Kremlin’s offensive stalls as Ukraine strikes back on several fronts
Russia has been forced to redeploy elements of the 1st Guards Tank Army from the Kupyansk sector toward Lyman.
MP warns fuel policy could increase Finland’s dependence on foreign oil
National Coalition parliamentary group leader says weakening the renewable fuel mandate would undermine domestic production and energy security.
Small apartments are outperforming the market in Helsinki
Demand for studios and one-bedroom homes is proving more resilient as Helsinki’s housing market remains subdued overall.
Elon Musk breaks silence on Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
The SpaceX founder says the US government controls military-grade Starshield restrictions, while commercial Starlink is limited to civilian and defensive use.
Fuel price dispute deepens inside Finland’s government
The coalition is split over how to respond to high pump prices, with the Finns Party favouring a lower renewable fuel obligation and National Coalition MPs arguing for targeted support instead.
Former defence chief: Cutting US support to Ukraine would have serious consequences
Jarmo Lindberg says any suspension of US intelligence sharing or weapons deliveries would be difficult for Europe to replace.
Finland’s parties prepare rival plans to fix public finances
The National Coalition Party has already proposed a €9 billion adjustment package for the next parliamentary term.
Prime Minister: Ukraine must remain Europe’s top priority
Petteri Orpo says strengthening Ukraine’s air defence, securing long-term financing and maintaining pressure on Russia will be central issues at this week’s EU summit.
Russia is probing potential sabotage targets, Finnish intelligence says
Possible targets have already been surveyed, although there is no indication of an imminent attack.
Exports set to reach 50-year high in Finland
Economic recovery is being driven by stronger exports and investment, while the labour market is also beginning to improve.