The Finnish word for Santa Claus, joulupukki, means “Christmas goat” and has its roots in old pagan traditions, including the nuuttipukki, a horned figure dressed in furs who visited homes after ...

Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for the last six years. The country benefits from high levels of social trust and a strong connection with nature. But the Finnish also have ...

Facts and figures about Finland, which is holding parliamentary elections Sunday. OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Finland GEOGRAPHY: Covering about 135,000 square miles (340,000 square kilometers), Finland ...

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the last six years. Finns endure severe winters, drink a lot of coffee, and have some unique words. They also have several unusual ...

Finland celebrates its 100th birthday today, having declared independence from Russia on 6 December 1917, during the Bolshevik Revolution. Countries around the world will also mark a century of ...

Its parliament was the first to adopt full gender equality, granting men and women the right not only to vote but also to stand for election in 1906. Finland declared independence from Russia in 1917 ...

(Reuters) - Finns vote in a general election on Sunday with opinion polls showing a close race between the Center Party and the Social Democrats (SDP), who are in the current cabinet, and the ...

Finland and Belgium conclude their Group B campaigns in Saint Petersburg, with history suggesting a close contest in prospect. • Belgium have won their first two games, against Russia in Saint ...

(Reuters) - Pro-euro candidate Sauli Niinisto won the first round of Finland's presidential election on Sunday with 37 percent of the vote and faces a February 5 run-off with another pro-euro ...