Finland Yle Uutiset
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:38:20 +0300Uutissuomalainen: Finland seeing record high number of STD cases
Even by October of this year, infections have been reported at a higher rate than in the entirety of previous years.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:10:07 +0300Monday's papers: Border town blues, nuclear plans and sizeable squalls
The local economy of Vaalimaa, which has a border crossing point into Russia, has suffered immensely from the efflux of Russian tourists.
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:08:48 +0300Meteorologists warn of high winds, falling temperatures
Strong winds and possible thunderstorms along Finland's south coast overnight will usher in cooler weather this week. Sleet or snow is possible in the north, says meteorologist Kerttu Kotakorpi.
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 14:54:56 +0300Ukraine and climate on agenda as Haavisto heads to Luxembourg, Niinistö to Iceland
Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) discusses Russia’s military aggression with EU colleagues on Monday before the president takes up the topic in Reykjavík.
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:14:48 +0300HS poll: Strong support for arming Ukraine against Russia; concerns about nuclear war
More than 90 percent of respondents said that Finland cannot normalise relations with Russia as long as Putin remains in power.
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 17:05:48 +0300Defence minister: Finland prepared for hybrid influence attempts
Europe should brace for more hybrid attacks, but Finland does not currently face a major hybrid threat, said Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen (Cen).
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:31:52 +030053 detained as environmental protesters wrap up autumn campaign
Elokapina said that the Mannerheimintie march would be the last in a series of "Rebellion for Nature" demonstrations in October, urging the government to take bolder steps to combat the decline in biodiversity.
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:47:57 +0300Professor: Religion may influence MPs' votes on trans and abortion laws
Being openly religious in Finnish politics is still mostly taboo, experts say.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:07:16 +0300Niinistö dismisses speculation about Finland, Sweden joining Nato separately
The speculative discussion about Finland joining Nato before Sweden only serves "interests other than our own", Finland's President Sauli Niinistö said on Friday.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:51:57 +0300Finnish court hands lengthy sentences to 16 defendants in international drug case
Among the convicted were those involved with the Mantaqa and Katiska narcotics rings.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:05:17 +0300STT: Marin will appear at Slush event, but hosts to change interviewer
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) had been scheduled to be interviewed at the annual start-up event by a representative from her husband's private equity firm.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:31:02 +0300No agreement between government parties on trans law vote
According to Yle's information, the coalition partners cannot agree on whether MPs should vote as a "matter of conscience" or along party lines.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:31:42 +0300Fewer applications for help despite rising prices, benefits agency Kela says
But there has been a slight increase in applications from households heated with electricity, compared to last year.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:25:58 +0300Turku authorities refuse to remove Ukrainian flag from Russian consulate parking spot
The colours of the Ukrainian flag were painted onto the parking spot reserved for the Russian Consulate General by a protestor earlier this week.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:17:26 +0300Reindeer herder finds runaway weather balloon
The Finnish Meteorological Institute had set a 500-euro reward for sightings that lead to the recovery of the measuring equipment.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:15:26 +0300Defence ministry refuses Russian citizen property purchase permit
Since 1 January 2020, citizens from countries outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) must obtain permission to buy real estate in Finland.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:15:15 +0300September inflation hits 8.1%, real earnings down 4.5%
Meanwhile, last month's inflation rate across the eurozone was 10 percent, according to Statistics Finland.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:18:11 +0300Nato chief: Finland and Sweden should join together
The joint air defence initiative "European Sky Shield" was also signed by 15 countries, including Finland, on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:28:34 +0300Expert: Second Covid boosters offer no substantial benefit for vaccinated working-age people
Earlier this week, labour market groups urged Finland to roll out a fourth vaccination round to reduce the amount of sick leave workers take, as well as save money.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:34:19 +0300Friday's papers: PM's Slush u-turn, 'harmless' threat and decreased demand
Before she was Prime Minister, Sanna Marin (SDP) criticised a PM for promoting a business his family was linked to. But now she plans to speak at a start-up conference alongside a head of her husband's company.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:56:07 +0300Nordea: One in three worried about finances, 60% have changed spending habits
According to the Nordea survey, more people in Finland say they are saving money at the supermarket as well as cutting back on services and dining out.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:36:56 +0300More hate crimes reported, especially linked to sexual orientation, gender or disability
Police saw an increase in the number of hate crime reports last year, particularly related to victims' sexual orientation or gender identity.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:11:15 +0300Border Guard to spend €300m to beef up security
The money will be split between fencing on parts of Finland's eastern border and upgrading the Border Guard's air fleet.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:25:59 +0300Espoo Metro extension to open in December
Decades of work pushing Helsinki's Metro westward aims to have service regular operating by the end of the year.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:49:58 +0300APN podcast: Why is Finland no longer top of the class?
This week's show asks what has happened to the Finnish education miracle, hears tough talk from Finland's political leaders, and catches up with efforts to save a highly-endangered seal.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:56:03 +0300THL: Covid lands 21 patients in ICU
Meanwhile, there are nearly 1,000 patients with Covid in Finnish hospitals, but many of them were admitted for other reasons.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:28:42 +0300Nearly all of Finland sees freezing temperatures overnight
Meanwhile, the long-term outlook anticipates a relatively mild winter in Europe, thanks to warm winds provided by La Niña.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:10:28 +0300Ministry: Finland has done everything possible to repatriate Finnish children from Syria
Finland takes the ruling by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child "very seriously", according to a senior Foreign Ministry official.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:48:58 +0300Migri: Uptick in Russian asylum applications since mobilisation
Typical years see 200-500 asylum applications from Russia, but so far this year there have been 848, says the Finnish Immigration Service.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:31:41 +0300Uusimaa court faces gang-connected threat
The threat is connected to the ongoing trial of rapper Milan Jaff, who is affiliated to criminal syndicates in the Helsinki metropolitan area.