Finland

Veteran Finnish forward Pekka Jormakka is being offered to teams in Sweden's top two hockey leagues. The 35-year-old is currently without a club after leaving JYP.

31 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Finnish defenseman Mikko Lehtonen spoke ahead of the World Championship final against Switzerland. The 32-year-old seeks his third gold medal with Finland.

Sibanye-Stillwater's Keliber lithium project in Finland has entered production after three years of construction costing over €780 million. The site produces Europe's first domestic battery-grade lithium hydroxide for electric vehicle batteries. CEO Richard Stewart highlighted the company's strategic focus on battery metals during a presentation in Helsinki on April 20, 2026.

26 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Finland's Supreme Court has convicted parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola of insulting a group based on sexual orientation over a 2004 church pamphlet. In a 3-2 decision, the court ordered the removal of specific statements from the pamphlet and imposed fines on the pair and the publishing foundation. Räsänen plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.

The Finnish rock band Von Hertzen Brothers is celebrating 25 years since their debut album with a year of live shows and limited-edition reissues. Key releases include remastered and remixed versions of early albums, set for April 2026. The anniversary also marks steps toward their tenth studio album.

6 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Remi Lindholm, the Finnish cross-country skier who gained attention for a frozen penis during the 2022 Beijing Olympics, has been excluded from Finland's team for the 2026 Games in Italy after suffering a stress fracture in his sacrum. The 28-year-old injured his lower back during training in May. This marks another setback for Lindholm following his painful experience in Beijing.