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Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:15:25 +0000
Harri Heliövaara Is the First Tennis Player Named Finland’s Athlete of the Year; Flow is Key
Harri Heliövaara, a 36-year-old Finnish tennis player, was named Athlete of the Year at the Finnish Sports Gala, marking the first time a tennis player has received this honor in Finland.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:59:48 +0000
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper Visits Helsinki
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper are scheduled to meet in Helsinki on Wednesday.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:48:47 +0000
Fatal Stabbing Outside Helsinki Karaoke Bar: Police Probe Deadly Dispute Between Acquaintances
Authorities are investigating a deadly stabbing that took place outside a karaoke bar in central Helsinki last Thursday.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:41:46 +0000
Government Unveils Major Boost for Immigrant Language Education with €20.3 Million Annual Investment
The government is implementing initiatives to enhance Finnish and Swedish language education for immigrant students in basic education, as announced by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:34:08 +0000
Finland Remains Among Top Four in Global Passport Power Rankings
Finland’s passport currently ranks fourth globally on the Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 185 destinations.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:18:03 +0200
Stubb: US threats over Greenland could trigger "dangerous downward spiral"
US President Donald Trump threatens to impose a further 10 percent tariff on imports from Finland and seven other European allies on 1 February due to their support for Greenland and Denmark.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:00:24 +0200
BBC releases podcast on Vastaamo hacker
The British broadcaster calls the data breach a reflection of the times.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:10:10 +0200
No Finnish, no problem — Jyväskylä University launches new teacher training track
The programme is for aspiring teachers who don't speak Finnish or Swedish.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:45:30 +0200
Government says it's sticking to employment goal
The government still wants to create 100,000 jobs during its term in office, which is expected to end in spring 2027.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:11:56 +0200
Prospects improve for SMEs
Businesses in Finland are showing signs of hope, according to a new survey.

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