Two dead, eight injured in Finnish stabbing attack Police shot and wounded a suspect after a stabbing spree in which a man killed two people and wounded eight others in the Finnish city of Turku today. Finland • 18 Aug 17
Two dead, eight injured in Finnish stabbing attack Police shot and wounded a suspect after a stabbing spree in which a man killed two people and wounded eight others in the Finnish city of Turku today. Finland • 18 Aug 17
'Rare & significant' diamond discovery in Finland Karelian Diamond Resources has said the results of a recent sampling study undertaken in the Kuhmo region in Eastern Finland show a diamond was discovered in one of seven samples. Business • 31 Jan 17
'Rare & significant' diamond discovery in Finland Karelian Diamond Resources has said the results of a recent sampling study undertaken in the Kuhmo region in Eastern Finland show a diamond was discovered in one of seven samples. Business • 31 Jan 17
Limerick hospital rolls out baby box scheme Babies born at University Maternity Hospital, Limerick are the first in Ireland to take part in a new initiative aimed at reducing infant deaths. News • 23 Sep 16
Limerick hospital rolls out baby box scheme Babies born at University Maternity Hospital, Limerick are the first in Ireland to take part in a new initiative aimed at reducing infant deaths. News • 23 Sep 16
Finland's NCP votes to oust finance minister Stubb Finland's National Coalition Party has voted to replace finance minister Alexander Stubb as leader, hoping to revive flagging support for the centre-right group that is part of the government elected last year. News • 11 Jun 16
Finland's NCP votes to oust finance minister Stubb Finland's National Coalition Party has voted to replace finance minister Alexander Stubb as leader, hoping to revive flagging support for the centre-right group that is part of the government elected last year. News • 11 Jun 16
Microsoft to trim smartphone business Microsoft has today announced more big cuts to its smartphone business, just two years after it bought handset maker Nokia in an ill-fated attempt to take on Apple and Samsung. Business • 25 May 16
Microsoft to trim smartphone business Microsoft has today announced more big cuts to its smartphone business, just two years after it bought handset maker Nokia in an ill-fated attempt to take on Apple and Samsung. Business • 25 May 16
Nokia's network sales miss forecasts Nokia said today that its net sales of telecoms equipment fell more than expected in the first quarter. Business • 10 May 16
Nokia's network sales miss forecasts Nokia said today that its net sales of telecoms equipment fell more than expected in the first quarter. Business • 10 May 16
'Exciting news' for Karelian from Finland Shares in Karelian Diamond Resources jumped 25% today after it said that analysis on samples from the Riihivaara kimberlite in Finland are likely to be diamondiferous. Business • 11 Apr 16
'Exciting news' for Karelian from Finland Shares in Karelian Diamond Resources jumped 25% today after it said that analysis on samples from the Riihivaara kimberlite in Finland are likely to be diamondiferous. Business • 11 Apr 16
Finland's support for euro falls - poll Support in Finland for keeping the euro currency has fallen to 54% amid persistent economic problems, a new opinion poll shows. Business • 22 Dec 15
Finland's support for euro falls - poll Support in Finland for keeping the euro currency has fallen to 54% amid persistent economic problems, a new opinion poll shows. Business • 22 Dec 15
Finnish government on verge of collapse Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila said his centre-right coalition government could collapse tomorrow if it fails to reach agreement on healthcare reforms that envisage spending cuts of up to €3bn. News • 05 Nov 15
Finnish government on verge of collapse Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila said his centre-right coalition government could collapse tomorrow if it fails to reach agreement on healthcare reforms that envisage spending cuts of up to €3bn. News • 05 Nov 15
Budget airline Flybe reports full year loss Flybe Group has today reported a pre-tax loss for the full year, hurt by one-off costs and a charge related to its exit from a joint venture in Finland. Business • 10 Jun 15
Budget airline Flybe reports full year loss Flybe Group has today reported a pre-tax loss for the full year, hurt by one-off costs and a charge related to its exit from a joint venture in Finland. Business • 10 Jun 15
Nokia says French jobs pledge is business as usual Finland's Nokia has defended its commitment to protect jobs in France following its planned takeover of Alcatel-Lucent. Business • 17 Apr 15
Nokia says French jobs pledge is business as usual Finland's Nokia has defended its commitment to protect jobs in France following its planned takeover of Alcatel-Lucent. Business • 17 Apr 15
Danske writes down $1.5 billion in overseas assets Danske Bank has said it expects to write down around $1.5 billion of the value of its businesses in Finland, Northern Ireland and Estonia. Business • 15 Dec 14
Danske writes down $1.5 billion in overseas assets Danske Bank has said it expects to write down around $1.5 billion of the value of its businesses in Finland, Northern Ireland and Estonia. Business • 15 Dec 14
Finland loses top AAA rating from S&P's Standard and Poor's stripped Finland of its top triple-A rating over the weekend, cutting it by one notch to 'AA+'. Business • 13 Oct 14
Finland loses top AAA rating from S&P's Standard and Poor's stripped Finland of its top triple-A rating over the weekend, cutting it by one notch to 'AA+'. Business • 13 Oct 14
Two Finnish aid workers killed in Aghanistan Two female aid workers who were shot dead by gunmen in western Afghanistan were Finnish, according to the charity they worked for. News • 24 Jul 14
Two Finnish aid workers killed in Aghanistan Two female aid workers who were shot dead by gunmen in western Afghanistan were Finnish, according to the charity they worked for. News • 24 Jul 14
Eight dead as skydivers' plane crashes in Finland A small airplane taking a group of skydivers for an Easter Sunday jump has crashed in Finland killing eight people, police said. News • 20 Apr 14
Eight dead as skydivers' plane crashes in Finland A small airplane taking a group of skydivers for an Easter Sunday jump has crashed in Finland killing eight people, police said. News • 20 Apr 14
S&P downgrades Finland's outlook to 'negative' Standard and Poor's has downgraded Finland's outlook to "negative," putting another crack in the credit image of one of the few countries to hold the top-notch "AAA" rating. Business • 11 Apr 14
S&P downgrades Finland's outlook to 'negative' Standard and Poor's has downgraded Finland's outlook to "negative," putting another crack in the credit image of one of the few countries to hold the top-notch "AAA" rating. Business • 11 Apr 14
Taoiseach says row over Greek bailout not needed Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said decisiveness, clarity and courage is required rather than a row between the IMF and Europe over how the Greek bailout was constructed. News • 07 Jun 13
Taoiseach says row over Greek bailout not needed Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said decisiveness, clarity and courage is required rather than a row between the IMF and Europe over how the Greek bailout was constructed. News • 07 Jun 13
Struggling Nokia sells headquarters building Nokia is planning to sell its head office near the Finnish capital to property investors for €170m as the struggling mobile phone maker continues to cut costs. Business • 04 Dec 12
Struggling Nokia sells headquarters building Nokia is planning to sell its head office near the Finnish capital to property investors for €170m as the struggling mobile phone maker continues to cut costs. Business • 04 Dec 12
Guards foil attack on Finnish PM Security guards stopped a knife-wielding man from approaching Finland's prime minister Jyrki Katainen while he was campaigning for municipal elections. News • 22 Oct 12
Guards foil attack on Finnish PM Security guards stopped a knife-wielding man from approaching Finland's prime minister Jyrki Katainen while he was campaigning for municipal elections. News • 22 Oct 12
Nokia to sell HQ in Finland but no plans to move Nokia plans to sell its headquarters in Finland as part of a cost-cutting program, but says it will maintain its corporate base in the country. Business • 03 Oct 12
Nokia to sell HQ in Finland but no plans to move Nokia plans to sell its headquarters in Finland as part of a cost-cutting program, but says it will maintain its corporate base in the country. Business • 03 Oct 12
ESM stake leads Finns to ponder the euro After dutifully abiding by EU fiscal rules, Finland's tiny population remains surprisingly phlegmatic about bailing out less disciplined euro zone members. Business • 27 Jul 12
ESM stake leads Finns to ponder the euro After dutifully abiding by EU fiscal rules, Finland's tiny population remains surprisingly phlegmatic about bailing out less disciplined euro zone members. Business • 27 Jul 12
Gunman kills two people in Finland Two people have been killed and several others have been injured in a shooting incident in Finland. News • 28 May 12
Gunman kills two people in Finland Two people have been killed and several others have been injured in a shooting incident in Finland. News • 28 May 12
Nokia reveals unexpectedly big loss The world leader in the manufacture of mobile phones, Nokia, reported a quarterly net loss which was far worse than expected today. Business • 19 Apr 12
Nokia reveals unexpectedly big loss The world leader in the manufacture of mobile phones, Nokia, reported a quarterly net loss which was far worse than expected today. Business • 19 Apr 12
