Finland’s opposition has filed no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his government over the handling of a proposed €35 million state contribution to the Garden Helsinki arena project. Parliament interrupted its summer recess on Tuesday for an extraordinary session devoted to the funding dispute. The debate is ongoing, with a confidence vote expected later on Tuesday.

The government says it will instead launch a review into Finland's future arena needs following weeks of controversy over the planned subsidy.

Finland’s government has withdrawn its support for a planned €35 million state subsidy for the Garden Helsinki arena project after weeks of dispute over lobbying, political links…

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo defended the government's handling of the controversial arena project as Parliament convened for an extraordinary summer session.

Finland’s opposition has filed no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his government over the handling of a proposed €35 million state contribution to the…

Parliament backed both Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his government after a nine-hour extraordinary debate over the Garden Helsinki funding controversy.