Finland Yle Uutiset
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:34:17 +0300Non-Discrimination Ombudsman calls for "swift action" to tackle anti-LGBT harassment
Several Pride events in Finland faced harassment over the summer.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:22:05 +0300Police step up speed checks throughout Finland
Speeding is a major cause of road accidents in Finland, according to police statistics.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:44:57 +0300Papers: Bankruptcy filed against Helsinki shipyard
The facility has been heavily impacted by sanctions imposed on Russia because of the war in Ukraine.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:11:58 +0300Wednesday's papers: A 70's well-being study, dangerously low indoor temps, warmer winter
According to Helsingin Sanomat, a classic 70's well-being survey conducted again in 2017 found that people aged 50 and older were the most satisfied with their lives.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:51:00 +0300HUS chief doc: Coronavirus cases decline as other viruses spread
"When there's no protection in the background, like immunity from previous years' infections, perhaps there's a little more room for [other] viruses to spread," HUS chief physician Asko Järvinen says.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:13:39 +0300Kela introduces instant interpretation service for foreign-language speakers
The mobile device app-based service will be available at most Kela service points.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:59:57 +0300Bankruptcy threatens once-thriving Finnish craft brewery
Pyynikin Brewing Company has grown rapidly since it was founded in 2012.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:32:39 +0300Finnish leaders congratulate UK's new PM Liz Truss
Boris Johnson tendered his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday afternoon, formally handing over power to Truss.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:40:20 +0300Long-delayed nuclear reactor approved to exceed 60% energy production
Tests carrying out during this phrase aim to ensure that Olkiluoto 3 works as planned, even at high powers.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:30:01 +0300Finnish law prevents football authorities from banning hooligans at stadiums
There is no provision in Finnish law which would allow a club to permanently prevent a troublemaker from entering a football stadium.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:33:09 +0300Finnair wins bid to return to providing low-passenger domestic routes
Air traffic to Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola-Pietarsaari and Kemi-Tornio airports will continue at the end of October, operated by Finnair.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:02:29 +0300Finland agrees €2.35bn loan with energy firm Fortum
The bridge financing agreement with the Finnish state will cover the troubled energy company's collateral needs in the Nordic power commodity market.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:37:02 +0300Drownings in Finland down from record high in 2021
Fifteen people drowned this August, bringing the total for the summer months up to 53 drowning deaths.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:25:26 +0300Finavia warns passengers to prepare for long queues at Helsinki airport
Security checkpoints at Helsinki Airport are backlogged due to a shortage of personnel.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:44:36 +0300Tuesday's papers: Helsinki hooligans, social security reform and drug use rooms
On Monday night, 35 people were arrested following trouble among football fans at the Helsinki Derby.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:49:00 +0300Farmed salmon prices plummet
Supply of one of Finland's most popular fish has increased as sea temperatures along the Norwegian coast have warmed.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:16:26 +0300Opposition parties set initial conditions for energy firms' support package
The Finnish government is planning emergency funding of up to 10 billion euros aimed at stabilising the electricity market.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:58:53 +0300Migri: More specialists moving to Finland
The Immigration Service said it has been able to speed up processing thanks to automation.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:27:55 +0300Doctors file complaint with health watchdog over Apotti data system
Hundreds of doctors have submitted a complaint to Finland's National Supervisory Authority for Health and Welfare (Valvira) regarding the perceived shortcomings of patient data system Apotti.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:21:03 +0300National parks still more popular than before pandemic
"The pandemic and world crises have shown how important national parks and other natural sites are for health and well-being," the forest agency said.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:56:04 +0300Proposed law could restrict nurses' right to strike
A law limiting nurses' ability to strike re-emerges as healthcare unions plan new industrial action.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:53:18 +0300Fortum welcomes emergency support package for energy firms
"It's crucial to keep companies operational," says the majority-state-owned energy giant.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:33:40 +0300Monday's papers: Who's hiring, entrepreneurial kids and homing in on location
Wage reports suggest that higher education doesn't necessarily guarantee reaching 3,000-euro pay in Finland.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:12:54 +0300Cabinet offers up to €10b in emergency loans to help stabilise electricity market
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that the stability bill would be presented to Parliament on Monday.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:48:52 +0300NGO warns of increase in climate anxiety among children and young people
This past summer has underlined how the effects of climate change are becoming more tangible in Finland, says Tunne director Taneli Saari.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:14:21 +0300HS: Finland intervened to keep Harkimo off US sanctions list
MP Hjallis Harkimo, founder of the opposition party Movement Now and a businessman with close ties to Russian oligarchs, narrowly escaped US sanctions, the paper reports.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:42:24 +0300Poll: Firms react to energy costs by raising prices, reducing consumption
Finnish companies are passing on higher costs to their customers while striving to reduce their energy use by limiting travel, for instance.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 15:34:28 +0300Haavisto upbeat about Nato bid process
So far, 24 countries out of 30 Nato member states have approved membership for Finland and Sweden. All the others, besides Turkey, have signalled that they intend to do so.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:50:23 +0300Helsinki hosts major pro-Ukrainian demonstration
Those appearing at the event included Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green), Ukrainian Ambassador Olga Dibrova and seven-year-old singer Amelia Anisovych.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:14:15 +0300Finland hosts historic military training drill, Swedish forces under Finnish command
The aim of the exercise was to enhance tactical and technical interoperability, and improve the ability to receive Swedish Armed forces in Northern Finland.