Finland Yle Uutiset
Tue, 31 May 2022 10:46:51 +0300Prosecutor appeals war crimes trial acquittal
A Tampere resident was acquitted of charges related to crimes allegedly committed during the Sierra Leonean and Liberian civil wars between 1999 and 2003.
Tue, 31 May 2022 10:04:47 +0300PM Marin welcomes Russia oil ban as "significant step"
The ban applies to all Russian crude oil and other refined oil transported by sea, but does not affect pipeline oil imports, at least for now, following opposition from Hungary.
Tue, 31 May 2022 09:23:57 +0300Tuesday's papers: Russia sanctions, expensive groceries, and Turkey's aims
EU leaders have agreed on a compromise deal that will see more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports prohibited from entering the bloc.
Mon, 30 May 2022 18:56:58 +0300Large scale solar farm plans underway in Eastern Finland
According to preliminary plans, the farm's 100,000 solar panels should be up and running by 2024.
Mon, 30 May 2022 17:28:33 +0300Vanhanen: Finland's Nato membership would boost stability in Baltic region
The speaker of parliament attended the spring session of Nato's Parliamentary Assembly in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Mon, 30 May 2022 15:21:10 +0300Covid wanes, healthcare staff shortages continue
Helsinki University Hospital District (HUS) says staff shortages will strain hospitals this summer.
Mon, 30 May 2022 13:19:34 +0300Survey: Pricey fuel curtails road trips, restaurant visits in Finland
More than 75 percent of respondents in Finland said that they would approve of a reduction in taxes to help deal with the situation.
Mon, 30 May 2022 12:06:47 +0300Few Ukrainians finding jobs in Finland
Only a small number of newly-arrived Ukrainian refugees in Finland are being hired.
Mon, 30 May 2022 11:38:50 +0300Lapland first to receive new F-35 fighter jets
The F-35s will replace Finland's aging fleet of Hornet fighter jets.
Mon, 30 May 2022 09:13:01 +0300Monday's papers: Hockey happiness, summer signs and Putin's health
Finland's eruption into jubilant celebration following the country's gold-medal hockey win dominates headlines.
Sun, 29 May 2022 23:12:31 +0300Finland wins hockey world title on home ice
An overtime goal by Sakari Manninen secured a fourth ever world championship title for the Lions.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:30:16 +0300Despite strong job market, demand for food aid on the rise
Rising grocery prices are increasingly forcing even working people to seek help from breadlines and soup kitchens.
Sun, 29 May 2022 14:46:50 +0300TS: Gang members seeking jobs as prison guards
As Finnish prisons suffer a shortage of qualified staff, members of organised crime groups are trying to land jobs inside their walls.
Sun, 29 May 2022 13:14:54 +0300Four Nato warships dock in Helsinki
The naval visits, which were agreed on a few weeks ago, send a message of support during Finland's Nato transition period, say the defence minister and the defence committee chair.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:49:20 +0300Finland heads to first-ever finals on home ice
The Finnish men's ice hockey team plays its third consecutive final against Canada on Sunday evening.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:03:03 +0300Finnish Foreign Minister expresses concern over Uighur revelations
According to Pekka Haavisto, Finland is awaiting a report from the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Sat, 28 May 2022 16:10:46 +0300Police report record number of passport applications
The trend will likely continue well into the summer, according to the police.
Sat, 28 May 2022 12:34:46 +0300Watch: Finnish Foreign Minister meets with US Secretary of State in Washington
Haavisto said that Turkey has the right to raise its concerns and that the groundwork for dialogue has started.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:24:14 +0300Cyber Centre: No increase in cyber attacks since Nato application
Finnish authorities had warned that Russia might step up its cyber attacks in retaliation for Finland applying to join the Nato alliance.
Fri, 27 May 2022 17:38:10 +0300Reuters: Turkey resolution unlikely before Nato summit
Finnish and Swedish delegations returned home from Ankara on Friday following the conclusion of talks concerning Turkey's objections to the two Nordic countries joining Nato.
Fri, 27 May 2022 16:16:43 +0300Finnish Christian dating app expands abroad
Valo (meaning Light) was launched last year and currently has about 130,000 users in Finland, the developers say.
Fri, 27 May 2022 14:17:26 +0300Seventeen-year-olds in Finland may soon get driver's licenses
The government wants to make it possible for all 17-year-olds to get their license as a legal loophole has already allowed thousands to drive before their 18th birthday.
Fri, 27 May 2022 13:04:25 +0300Macron and Erdoğan discuss Finnish Nato membership
The French President's office says it told Turkey to respect Finland and Sweden's sovereign decisions.
Fri, 27 May 2022 10:50:53 +0300Russia blocks access to Helsingin Sanomat
Russian authorities blocked access to the website Finland's biggest newspaper earlier this week.
Fri, 27 May 2022 10:23:41 +0300Finland reports first monkeypox case
Helsinki University Hospital District (HUS) says Finland's first monkeypox patient is recovering at home and doing relatively well.
Fri, 27 May 2022 09:31:05 +0300Friday's papers: A dark horse, the living dead and nuclear news
Can Finland repurpose its nuclear waste instead of burying it and what's life like when you're pronounced dead?
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:22:30 +0300Number of Covid patients in ICUs drops to 9-month low
The number of coronavirus patients in hospital has fallen in the past week, with fewer in intensive care than at any time since last summer.
Thu, 26 May 2022 14:11:19 +0300Marin visits Ukraine, meets with Zelensky
During her unannounced visit, the Finnish PM discussed reconstruction with local officials in Irpin.
Thu, 26 May 2022 12:14:03 +0300Spike in demand for solar panels despite long waits, higher prices
The cost of solar panels is rising, but that hasn't limited their popularity among customers worried about emissions and rate hikes.
Wed, 25 May 2022 17:59:55 +0300Finland, Sweden begin talks with Turkey over Nato objections
Turkey accuses the Nordic nations of "protecting terrorists" and has issued a list of demands that must be met before Nato accession talks can proceed.