Finland Yle Uutiset
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:39:47 +0200HS: Berry probe involving top ministry official turns up violin
The official at the centre of a bribery scandal told Helsingin Sanomat that he denies any guilt.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:55:09 +0200Saturday is International Men's Day—did you know this about Finnish men?
The average Finnish man is 177cm tall and is likely to work in a technical field.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:04:05 +0200Finnair cabin crew to stage walkout
The industrial action affects flights departing from Helsinki Airport.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:35:56 +0200First snow in southern Finland
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is warning motorists in Uusimaa of slippery roads.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:31:54 +0200All dogs in Finland to be microchipped
The move attempts to curb puppy trafficking and dog abandonment.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 11:06:59 +0200Paper: Finland sees rise in 'total objectors'
More young men in Finlad are refusing both compulsory military or civilian service, Uutissuomalainen reports.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:51:51 +0200HS editor-in-chief quits after drink-driving incident
The Sanoma board immediately relieved Kaius Niemi of his duties as senior editor-in-chief of Helsingin Sanomat, a post he held for nearly a decade.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:44:28 +0200Marin to discuss Nato and Ukraine with Polish and Icelandic premiers
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) meets with counterparts from two Nato allies as the probes into a missile strike in western Poland and pipeline blasts in the Baltic inch forward.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:50:21 +0200Authorities call off search for passenger missing from Baltic ferry
Police are aware of the missing person's identity and will issue an update about the case later.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:57:41 +0200MOT: Finland seizes 3 Russian-owned private jets
The Enforcement Authority suspects that the planes have been used by Russians who are under sanctions.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:15:45 +0200Finnish Defence Forces to use biofuels on land, at sea
The share of biofuels will be gradually increased in order to halve carbon dioxide emissions by land and sea forces during this decade.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:24:00 +0200Plans move forward for 32k-spectator arena near Helsinki Airport
The City of Vantaa looks set to approve the project for the arena-hotel complex, but financing still needs to be secured.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:51:48 +0200Friday's papers: Government infighting, power price complaints, weekend snows
Tensions within Finland's centre-left coalition are now spilling into parliament.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:25:00 +0200Finland sending 10th military aid package to Ukraine
"Ukraine still needs support to defend itself," Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) said.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:52:07 +0200Contested Sámi Parliament law heading to parliament following Centre pushback
After ministers voted 11 to 3, Justice Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson, who drafted the bill, said she regretted the decision was not unanimous.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:14:33 +0200Court: Wolf hunting permits granted improperly
The Administrative Court of Northern Finland ruled that permits issued to shoot 10 wolves were unjustified. The permits were suspended and have since expired.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:31:39 +0200APN podcast: Foreign student numbers at record high — but will they stay?
The labour market can be challenging in Finland, but early work experience in the private sector can be a big help.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:21:48 +0200€139m earmarked for border fence next year
Funding was already granted this year for the trial section of the border fence. Construction of the actual fence is to start in 2023.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:55:00 +0200More asylum seekers arriving in the EU, but not many in Finland
A record number of arrivals have been registered in Finland this year, the majority being Ukrainians who do not need to apply for asylum.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:31:51 +0200HSY: Old pipe, traffic vibrations culprits in Helsinki's water line floods
A total of seven underground pipes in the city broke on Sunday and Monday.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:45:16 +0200IMF: Finland’s economic growth on pause next year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Finland's economic growth will stall in 2023 due to the war in Ukraine.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:59:47 +0200Finnish consumers buying cheaper meats
As prices for meat climb, shoppers in Finland are increasingly opting for cheaper cuts and more pork.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:21:21 +0200Foreign Ministry: Sharp decline in Russians' view of Finland
The proportion of Russians with a positive view of Finland has fallen from 68 percent to 51 percent since last year, according to a ministry survey.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:15:26 +0200Thursday's papers: Smaller school classes, tech start-up investment, Moomin mug mania
A new report shows that elementary school class sizes have fallen, allowing for more individually-oriented teaching.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:52:05 +0200Police: At least 2,000 Finnish victims of international crypto scam
Victims in Finland lost at least 6.6 million euros to the crypto-scammers, authorities say.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:59:49 +0200State shells out €17m in fuel subsidies in two weeks
Some firms are eligible for retroactive subsidies for fuel costs last spring. The application window remains open for two more weeks.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:17:01 +0200Poll: Pandemic boosted public trust in science
The poll also suggests societal polarisation, with one fifth of respondents saying their trust in science declined during the Covid era.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:01:53 +0200Tax offset for high electricity bills available from January
The new one-off deduction will only be available to households paying more than 500 euros per month for electricity, and will not affect other household tax deductions.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:38:09 +0200Niinistö calls for cool heads as Nato chief, Poland suggest rocket came from Ukraine
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said the events in Poland showed that war is a harsh situation in which unintended things happen.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:26:47 +0200PM Marin to host 500+ kids at Independence Day party
The theme of this year's event is "The Makers of the Future," and each guest will be welcomed by the PM as they arrive.