Finland is seeking a rotating seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2029–2030 and has already secured several pledges of support, writes Maaseudun Tulevaisuus.
Although the vote will not take place until 2028, campaigning is already underway behind the scenes, according to the farmers' union paper.
Finland last ran for a seat for the 2013–2014 term, losing out to Luxembourg and Australia.
The setback has been absorbed, and, according to MT, Finland has managed to secure written pledges of support from a number of countries.
Oat boom slows
A few years ago, oats were everywhere, finding their way into everything from milk to chocolate and ice cream. Now the hype appears to be fading, with clear signs emerging in Fazer's annual report, reports Hufvudstadsbladet.
The food manufacturer, an early mover in oat-based products, wrote down the value of its Lifestyle Foods segment by 69.5 million euros last year, more than halving its previous valuation of 118.7 million euros.
Overall in Finland, sales of plant-based drinks grew by four percent last year.
The sustainability narrative, once a powerful selling point, has also lost some of its appeal as inflation surged following Russia's invasion of Ukraine over four years ago.
Dust relief
Relief is finally in sight for those suffering from street dust. Iltalehti says that the recent spell of dry, dusty weather is giving way to rain.
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) says rain will move into the country from the west on Tuesday evening.
Southern parts of Finland can mostly expect drizzle, while northern regions are likely to see some snowfall.
Wednesday is set to remain overcast and wet nationwide, marking a temporary pause on the dusty spring conditions.
