Finland Yle Uutiset
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:22:08 +0300Survey: 8 out of 10 children have experienced grooming online
The survey by Save the Children found that one in ten encountered sexually explicit behaviour online on a weekly basis.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:43:11 +0300HS report reveals 'alarming' failures in Finnish police's human trafficking investigations
Some suspected cases of human trafficking were closed without police even speaking to the victim, the paper discovered.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:43:57 +0300Monday's papers: Government talks into fifth day, Finnair merger, Nokia fires
The papers look at what the sticking points are as government budget talks enter their second week.
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:13:47 +0300No decision yet on surplus AstraZeneca vaccine doses; Johnson & Johnson jabs expected this week
More than 1.5 million people in Finland have received at least one vaccine shot, with single-dose jabs to begin soon.
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:19:55 +0300Fredi, Eurovision favourite and TV personality, dies at 78
A popular entertainer over several decades, Matti "Fredi" Siitonen was also husband of a long-time Helsinki mayor.
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:59:03 +0300PM Marin: Cabinet talks have become more difficult since Friday
Government party leaders reconvened for budget talks on Sunday, with the fate of centre-left coalition in the balance.
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:00:40 +0300Finnish cactus purse makes Vogue
A Finnish vegan handbag constructed from cactus leather was picked up by the US edition of Vogue magazine.
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:26:49 +0300Finance Minister: Finland must keep its good fiscal reputation
Matti Vanhanen says Finland continues to borrow although the world economy is looking up.
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:39:45 +0300Fitch maintains Finland’s credit rating, says outlook stable
The credit ratings agency says the Finnish economy will expand by 2.3 percent this year.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:50:08 +0300Government fails to reach agreement on budget after third day of talks
Negotiations are expected to continue over the weekend.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:51:48 +0300Study: Turku scooter injuries mostly suffered by inebriated users
The study looked at scooter accidents in Turku in 2019.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:54:08 +0300Finnish police denied, then admitted using controversial facial recognition app
The National Bureau of Investigation says it stopped using the Clearview AI software after an initial trial period.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:36:39 +0300Teenager remanded into custody over railway station stabbing
A 24-year-old man died of his wounds.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:36:02 +0300Finnair to accept vaccine certificate for flights to Finland
The airline will accept certificates in English, French, German, Estonian, Swedish, Spanish, Russian and Italian but not in Finnish.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:11:36 +0300Wintry weather returns
No, your calendar's not wrong - spring is taking a backseat as snow and sleet hits Finland once again.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:51:40 +0300Finnish researchers: Sputnik vaccine could have the same rare blood clot issue as AstraZeneca
Finland had considered obtaining Sputnik supplies.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:28:25 +0300"Event guarantee" now here, but what does it mean?
It's hoped that a scheme to reimburse event organizers for unavoidable cancellations will revitalize the sector.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:23:10 +0300Friday's papers: Progress in budget talks, Russia-Ukraine security worries, mobile Covid testing
Papers report progress in budget talks, but also speculation that clashes could bring down the government coalition.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:51:06 +0300Covid home tests to be available soon in Finland
Two applications for the import and sales of home tests were registered today by Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea. One of the applicants is retail chain Lidl.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:49:30 +0300APN Podcast: Migrant labour helpline calls jump during Covid
A labour helpline for migrants saw calls increase by 20 percent during the pandemic.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:41:18 +0300State Administrative Agency finds deficiencies at Tampere elderly hospital where Covid claimed 13
The Tampere seniors’ hospital has been written up for hygiene deficiencies.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:19:29 +0300Saimaa awarded UNESCO Geopark status
International recognition places the region among world-class nature tourism destinations.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:58:09 +0300Study: 300,000 examples of hate speech found on Finnish sites
A Ministry of Justice-commissioned study found most hate speech appeared on online forums.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:54:01 +0300Survey: Teens face cyberbullying on a daily basis
Young people in Finland would like more support from adults in situations involving online harassment.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:32:42 +0300Online orders from outside EU to get pricier, more bureaucratic
A Customs official has previously estimated that up to 40 times more packages will require clearance from officials.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:08:50 +0300Parties clash as budget talks enter second day
Yle's political correspondent said it was a case of "the Centre Party vs. the rest"
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:46:06 +0300Thursday's papers: Budget clashes, exit strategy under fire
Disagreements among the governing parties and criticism of the coronavirus exit strategy feature in Thursday's papers.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:58:31 +0300Police suspect 16-year-old of fatal stabbing at train station
Six other suspects were released by police on Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:21:59 +0300Prosecutors file charges over suspected assault on former PM
Former Prime Minister Juha Sipilä was allegedly attacked as he crossed the street near Parliament buildings in January.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:45:00 +0300Kuopio school sword attack appeal set for September
The perpetrator has demanded a lesser sentence but six victims asked for more compensation for injuries they suffered.