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Customs statistics from Finland show a significant increase in cigarette seizures alongside a notable rise in drug confiscations for 2025.

Statistics indicate that Kuopio, Finland, has the highest count of winter drownings, prompting swimming halls to offer specialized training on ice safety.

The betting statistics for Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) indicate that Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampeniusen's song has a leading chance of winning.

Many are considering their electricity contracts for next winter due to the recently experienced long and cold frost periods, which have driven electricity prices up significantly.

Finland's economy experienced a growth rate of 0.4% in the last quarter of 2025, which was lower than previously anticipated, leading to revised growth forecasts.

Finland's GDP increased by 0.2 percent last year, according to Statistics Finland.

Finland's GDP volume increased by 0.2% in 2025, according to Statistics Finland, with growth noted in private consumption despite a general decline in overall consumption for the year.

Average prices for light fuel oil and diesel have increased in February according to Statistics Finland.

Last year, Finnish citizens made approximately 7.75 million trips abroad, with a significant portion done via cruise ships.

The study from Eastern Finland University indicates that the Eastern Railway would positively impact the development of eastern Finland by enhancing accessibility and expanding the labor market.

Last year, Vantaa had the highest number of recipients of basic social assistance in Finland, as new statistics show an increase in both the number of recipients and the payments made.

Finland experienced an increase in birth rates last year, with a notable 4.8% rise between 2024 and 2025.

Consumer confidence in the Finnish economy has further declined to -10.5 points, indicating low optimism for both personal and national economic prospects.

Consumer confidence in Finland has further declined, according to Statistics Finland, with significant implications for big purchases and borrowing.

Prices of old detached houses in Finland dropped 6.1% last year, despite an increase in the number of transactions by 6.6%.

Finland has experienced a notable increase in birth rates, with January 2025 showing the highest birth numbers since 2018.

Minja Koskelan criticized the Finnish government in Parliament for its handling of the country's unemployment situation, citing troubling statistics.

Listener numbers for the popular radio channel Suomipop have decreased significantly, falling behind its commercial rival Nova.

Prices for old detached houses in Finland have dropped for three consecutive years, with a nationwide decrease of 6.1% last year; the most significant drop recorded in Eastern Finland at 26%.

Recent employment statistics reveal an increase in unemployed job seekers in Finland compared to last year, with significant regional disparities.

Finland's unemployment rate decreased slightly in January but the total number of unemployed individuals rose compared to the previous year.

A report indicates that the majority of immigrants facing deportation in the U.S. do not have a criminal background, contradicting government claims of targeting serious offenders.

A report highlights a notable safety difference between studded and non-studded winter tires in Finland, despite overall improvements in winter traffic safety.

Apartments in Finland are currently being advertised for prices as low as one euro as owners seek to alleviate ongoing costs such as maintenance fees and repair debts.

Reported cases of domestic violence in Finland increased by 63 percent in the past year, according to police statistics.

The police in Eastern Finland have clarified that while domestic violence cases have risen, they have not doubled as earlier reported.

The number of open jobs in Finland significantly decreased in 2025, reaching the lowest level since 2016.

The number of job vacancies in Finland sharply decreased last year, according to Statistics Finland.

Housing prices for old condominiums in Finland dropped by 4.5% in December compared to the previous year, according to preliminary data from Statistics Finland.

In January, consumer prices dropped by 0.2 percent according to Statistics Finland, primarily due to falling mortgage rates and the prices of owner-occupied homes.

Housing prices decreased by 4.5% in December compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Finland.

In December, industrial production in the euro area decreased by 1.4% compared to November, despite showing a year-on-year increase of 1.2%.

The number of bankruptcies in Finland shows signs of stabilization after years of increase, according to recent statistics.

The Finnish Criminal Policy Council warns that the potential cutback of essential crime statistics poses a threat to the transparency and development of the country's criminal justice system.

In January 2023, a total of 385 bankruptcies were filed in Finland, marking a slight increase from the previous year.

The Finnish Foreign Ministry reported a decline in Finnish deaths abroad, with 610 fatalities recorded last year, down from a rising trend since 2020.

The Statistics Centre of Finland has issued a stern warning of potential cuts to various key statistics due to government funding reductions, despite the director denying any threats of closure.

Residents of Rovaniemi generated significant revenue from short-term rentals, with Airbnb hosts in December earning a total of approximately €21.6 million.

MTV3's new Saturday night entertainment show 'Thank God You're Here' has seen a significant drop in viewership over the weeks, according to Finnpanel statistics.

Sweden experienced no gun homicides in January 2023, a notable decrease not seen since March 2018, attributed to various factors including weather and law enforcement actions.

Statistics show that the number of disability pension applications has increased significantly among those aged 60 and over in Finland.

In Eastern Finland, reports of domestic violence skyrocketed by 96% in 2025, with nearly three incidents recorded daily across the regions of North and South Savo and North Karelia.

In Finland, inflation measured by EU regulations slowed to 1.0 percent in January, down from 1.7 percent in December, with food prices rising by two percent compared to the previous year.

Approximately 110 people are diagnosed with cancer daily in Finland, with breast cancer being the most common among women.

In Vantaa, data reveals significant segregation of rental and ownership housing, with areas where over 70% of households are renters, highlighting the differences in living situations across neighborhoods.

In Finland, the number of harness horses bred has sharply declined, with warmblood harness horse breeding decreasing by about 13% compared to 2024.

This winter has been exceptional in Finland due to extended cold spells in Lapland and a lack of snow in central Finland, with January recorded as the coldest in nearly 40 years in Lapland.

January in Finland was reported to be unusually cold, with average temperatures ranging from about 2 degrees Celsius in the southwestern islands to around 20 degrees Celsius below zero in Lapland.

Last year saw the lowest number of emergency calls in two decades, with an average of 7,300 calls daily, according to the Emergency Response Center.

A new NHL statistics report reveals significant speed differences between stars Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, with McDavid clocking in at 39.61 km/h compared to MacKinnon's 37.11 km/h.