Finland’s Helsinki-Vantaa airport has started using detection dogs to sniff out passengers infected with coronavirus, alongside other measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Scientists from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine say turning the clocks back and forth can disrupt natural sleep patterns and lead to ill health.
Cities globally need to look at more innovative solutions than biomass to decarbonise their heating systems, and Helsinki is setting a good example.
Factors such as research and development expenditure, the number of domestic patent applications and the number of domestic public high-tech companies are all included in the rankings.
Finland's government is making gender equality a priority by ensuring both mothers and fathers can take the same amount of paid leave after having a baby.
With more opportunities open to everyone, regardless of wealth or background, the region leads the world in social mobility.
"We need laws and we need structures that lead the way to gender equality ... it just doesn't happen by itself," she told the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin on gender equality, climate change and government
From open markets with competitive companies to effective government and an expansive welfare state, Nordic countries set an example for all the world, writes Børge Brende.
Sanna Marin is the new prime minister of Finland, and will lead a five-party coalition.
People are much more upbeat on social media after spending time at the park, according to a new study from the US.
New laws in the Nordic nation are designed to support a good work-life balance, which is increasingly recognized as beneficial to workers and businesses.
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