Death of rejected Iraqi asylum seeker

Finland accused of human rights violation

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday accused Finland of violation of European Convention on Human Rights in respect of the death of a rejected Iraqi asylum seeker in his country in 2017. The...

Helsinki Airport to pilot allowing liquid in hand luggage

Finavia, the company that operates the country’s airports will test security check technology at Helsinki Airport next year that enables liquids to be carried in hand luggage, said an official press release. Finavia is preparing to...

Inflation slightly reduces in October

The year-on-year change in consumer prices was 0.7 per cent in October, according to Statistics Finland. In September inflation stood at 0.9 per cent. The decrease in inflation from September to October was caused by a...

Minister for fair, smooth handling of asylum applications

Asylum seekers’ applications must be handled individually, fairly and smoothly, said Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo on Thursday. Commenting on the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights against Finland, the minister termed the...

For not nominating commissioner

EU starts infringement proceedings against Britain

The European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Britain for breaching the European Union (EU) Treaty obligations by not suggesting a candidate for the post of EU commissioner, said the regional bloc's...