Finland Yle Uutiset
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:00:45 +0200VR: Ukrainian citizens travel free on Finnish trains
The measure comes into effect from Wednesday 2 March.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:24:43 +0200Russians in Finland facing banking delays, payment problems
OP Financial Group said that banks may have to carry out additional investigations due to sanctions on Russia, in which case customers may experience delays in payment of wages.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:56:36 +0200New Yle law brings restrictions on text-only content
In future Yle should attach moving pictures or audio to text based articles. The rules do not apply to minority languages.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:40:21 +0200Yle sources: Government set to increase defence budgets
Russia's attack on Ukraine has heightened tensions in Finland, with an increase in defence spending considered "inevitable".
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:44:19 +0200Wednesday's papers: Halla-aho's "strong words", cyber attack on Nordea, Finlandia for Ukraine
Newspapers report that the chair of Parliament's Foreign Affairs committee said Western intervention in the war in Ukraine would soon be inevitable.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:13:56 +0200Migri prepares for influx of asylum applications from Ukraine
The immigration agency plans to increase accommodation capacity at its reception centres.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:10:04 +0200Finnish companies pull out of Russia as Ukraine conflict continues to shake stock markets
Russia has said it will temporarily prevent foreign investors from selling Russian assets.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:08:05 +0200Hundreds sign up for defence prep courses in Finland
The number of people seeking training clearly saw a spike after last Thursday, the day Russia's deadly attack on Ukraine began.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:17:14 +0200Survey: Yle most trusted news source in Finland
The follow-up study, commissioned by Yle, found that Helsingin Sanomat and news agency STT were the next most trusted news outlets.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:07:22 +0200Restaurants celebrate end of Covid restrictions, worry about lack of Russian tourists
Experts say the decrease in tourists due to airspace restrictions could hamper the sector's recovery.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:13:30 +0200Ateneum museum halts artwork loan to Russian state gallery
The exhibition would have marked the first-ever display of renowned Finnish painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela's works at the Tretyakov Gallery.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:50:37 +0200Pastor: Helsinki parishes ready to host up to 1,000 Ukrainian refugees
The City of Helsinki is also gearing up for the eventual arrival of refugees, according to the deputy mayor.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:50:58 +0200Retailer lobby: Food prices shot up in January
The price of food has not risen this steeply since 2014.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:23:08 +0200Niinistö: The extent of European unity will "surprise" Russia
Finland's President also said he believes there is no rationale for Russia to launch an attack on Finland.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:04:36 +0200Russia and Belarus won't play in Finland at hockey worlds
The Russian team will not be allowed to compete in Finland, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:56:53 +0200Tuesday's papers: Trains, planes and hockey players all flee Russia
The war in Ukraine continues to dominate the news in Finland.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:37:28 +0200Marin: Finland sending arms to Ukraine, MPs to discuss Nato on Tuesday
Finland will provide anti-tank weapons and assault rifles to help Ukraine defend itself against the Russian assault.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:43:21 +0200Finnair stock price plunges as Russia closes airspace
The flag carrier's share price fell by more than one fifth on Monday as Moscow responded in kind to an EU airspace ban.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:16:05 +0200For first time, Yle poll shows majority support for Finnish Nato application
Russia's invasion of Ukraine appears to have increased support for Nato in Finland.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:54:45 +0200Lintilä: Finland will survive winter even if Russia cuts off gas
The economic affairs minister said Finland could provide financial support to ensure Ukraine's energy supply.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:28:26 +0200Finland preparing to send arms to Ukraine
News agency STT reported on Monday afternoon that Finland's government has made a unanimous decision on the issue.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:05:04 +0200Russia's invasion could shake Finnish housing market
The war in Ukraine is rippling through the Finnish economy.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:08:54 +0200Finnish reservists' group sees spike in new applications
About 90 percent of the association's members are made up of trained conscripts or female volunteers.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:08:04 +0200Finland demands Russia, Belarus be excluded from ice hockey world championship
Hosted by Finland, the 2022 ice hockey world championship finals are scheduled to take place from 13-29 May.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:46:34 +0200Finland ends nationwide remote working recommendation
The Covid-era measure is expected to have a lingering effect on working culture.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:02:19 +0200Finnish retailers pull Russian products from shelves
An S-Group spokesperson said Russia's invasion of Ukraine is "shocking and completely reprehensible."
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:45:27 +0200Monday's papers: Finns and Russia, a changed relationship, spring in the air
Finnish-Russian relations have entered a "new era" following the invasion of Ukraine, according to one paper.
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:56:16 +0200Finland urges avoiding travel to Russia
Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Sunday told citizens not to travel to Russia.
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:38:54 +0200Finland sends Ukraine helmets, but also joins EU proposal to finance weapons
The Defence Minister on Sunday said Finland was joining a European effort to help finance weapons for Ukraine.
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:20:09 +0200Customs: EU sanctions hitting Finnish companies
EU sanctions could impact a quarter of firms in Finland operating in Russia.