In celebration of Open Access Week 2025, the National Coordination of Open Science (AVOTT) and the Finnish Publication Forum have collaborated to compile a topical news summary for the international open science community. The summary highlights recent developments in the advancement of open science and responsible research assessment in Finland during 2025. The global theme of Open Access Week 2025 is “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” Read how the developments reflect Finland’s commitment to safeguarding collective ownership and transparency in research.