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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:50:00 +0000
Today We Celebrate J.L. Runeberg: Finland’s National Poet, His Legacy and the Beloved Runeberg’s Torte
Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Finland’s national poet, is celebrated not only for his literary contributions---most notably the lyrics to the national anthem 'Maamme' and 'The Tales of Ensign Stål'---but also for his enduring cultural legacy, symbolized ...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:32:11 +0000
President Stubb Opens 2026 Parliament; Emphasizes Diplomacy, Alliances and National Defense Amid Global Shifts
President Alexander’s address to open the 2026 parliamentary session highlighted Finland’s proactive approach to global challenges, emphasizing diplomacy, strong alliances, and national defense.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:11:12 +0000
President Stubb and Spouse to Attend 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
President Alexander Stubb and his spouse will attend the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy on February 6, including a reception with the Italian president.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:53:40 +0000
Finland Confirms 103-Athlete Team and Sets Medal Target for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
The Finnish Olympic Committee has completed its selection for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, announcing a team of 103 athletes aiming to secure at least six medals.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:39:29 +0000
Finland Honors Alvar Aalto and National Design Legacy with Flag Day on Architecture Day, February 3
Alvar Aalto, a trailblazing Finnish architect and designer, is renowned for his significant impact on modern architecture and design.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:27:56 +0200
Support for opposition Social Democrats hits 25%, Yle's survey finds
The Finns Party, which fell to fourth place, saw the biggest decline in support.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:03:26 +0200
Thursday's papers: A Microsoft boss reassures Finland, a Christian Democrat in DC, and a Tokmanni clerk's bad bets
Microsoft Finland's governmental affairs chief played down risks of the US cutting off European web services.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:19:49 +0200
Posti announces 121 redundancies following restructuring talks
Over 170 jobs were initially on the line, but some employees were able to find other positions within the company.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:20:19 +0200
Finns Party MP faces expulsion from party
Mikko Polvinen was suspended from the Finns Party's parliamentary group in October after voting against the government, and now says he will not apply for re-admission.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:54:32 +0200
Citizens' initiative calling for fairer electricity transmission prices heads to Parliament
In some parts of Finland electricity transmission fees have risen so rapidly that transmission costs sometimes exceed the price of the actual electricity used.

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